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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Freeborn County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 222stories have been published about Freeborn County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Gaston named new principal of Albert Lea High School - Albert Lea Tribune

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Albert Lea High School Assistant Principal Sean Gaston has been named the new high school principal, Albert Lea Area Schools Superintendent Steven Heil said Monday.  Gaston started in the district as a social studies teacher at the high school in August 2015 and worked as an instructional coach from 2018 to 2021 and as a dean from August 2021 through December 2022, before becoming assistant principal in December 2022. He will replace former Prin…Read Article

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Shed, trailer broken into and other reports - Albert Lea Tribune

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A shed and trailer were reported broken into at 10:20 a.m. Sunday at 2101 S.E. Marshall St. Items were reported missing. The incident reportedly took place between 4:30 p.m. Friday and the time of the report. Damage was estimated at $1,000.   Lawn decorations, fence posts damaged Deputies received a report at 1:23 p.m. of damage to lawn decorations and fence posts at 201 Park St. in Freeborn.   1 arrested for DWI Deputies arrested Joseph Lee Bon…Read Article

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Robin Gudal: Some concepts about forgiveness - Albert Lea Tribune

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EN(dur)ANCE by Robin Gudal Have you ever needed to forgive? What a silly question; the answer is yes. We all have. Robin Gudal Forgiveness is a tricky thing. We often seem to hold it tight in our hands, and the harder we squeeze it down, (reject it) the more it affects us. I immediately think of the saying by Lewis B. Smedes: “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” “Let us therefore make every effort to do …Read Article

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‘We are always blessed’: Albert Lea couple to celebrate 75th anniversary - Albert Lea Tribune

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Ray and Jeanne Hangge on Wednesday will celebrate a milestone that very few people have — their 75th wedding anniversary. The Albert Lea couple credits having a humble and positive attitude, strong faith, a helpful family and an active lifestyle for both their long lives and long marriage. Ray is 97 and Jeanne is 95. The couple has three children: Mary, Mark and Marilyn, and are blessed with seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Accord…Albert Lea · Albert LeaRead Article

The Smoking Tree hopes to be one of the first cannabis businesses to set up shop in Albert Lea

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After passing a final site inspection in mid-June, the Smoking Tree off Bridge Avenue says it hopes to be the first business to claim one of two retail licenses in the city.Albert Lea · Albert LeaSee the Story

Crazy Days to return to historic downtown Albert Lea - Albert Lea Tribune

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Crazy Days returns to historic downtown Albert Lea from Thursday through July 19. Sidewalk sales, bag sales and deep discounts will be offered at participating businesses throughout downtown. From apparel and home goods to seasonal merchandise and one-of-a-kind finds, stores will be clearing inventory and offering the best deals of the year — all while showcasing everything Albert Lea has to offer. “Crazy Days is one of those big bargain summer …Albert Lea · Albert LeaRead Article

County board appoints county finance manager as interim auditor-treasurer - Albert Lea Tribune

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The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 Friday to appoint County Finance Manager Patrick Paquin as the interim auditor-treasurer during an emergency meeting of the board. Patrick Paquin The action came after the resignation of Auditor-Treasurer Kelly Hendrickson on Monday. Commissioner Nicole Eckstrom was absent. County Administrator Melanie Aeschliman said she was grateful Paquin stepped up to help out in the interim, noting she ha…Albert Lea · Albert LeaRead Article

History Center receives grant funds through North Star Story Map Project - Albert Lea Tribune

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The History Center of Freeborn County announced Thursday it received a grant through the American Institute of Architects Minnesota North Star Story Map Project.  This collaboration is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans in 2008. It is administered by the Minnesota Historical Society. The grant funded: Five tours on the PocketSights App – Itasca Rock Garden, Albert Lea historical downtown walking…Albert Lea · Albert LeaRead Article

Watershed district awarded funding for restoration of portion of channel between Fountain and Albert Lea lakes - Albert Lea Tribune

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One of Albert Lea’s popular fishing spots is slated for improvements in the next few years, thanks to grant funding awarded to the Shell Rock River Watershed District. The district recently received a combined $3.2 million in grants through the Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council to be put toward in-stream and stream bank habitat in […]Albert Lea · Albert LeaRead Article

Tires slashed and other reports - Albert Lea Tribune

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Tires slashed Police received a report at 6:12 a.m. Wednesday of two tires that were slashed on a vehicle at 620 Garfield Ave.   1 arrested for driving after cancellation Deputies arrested Dammon Damount Nailon, 43, for driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety at 2:29 a.m. Tuesday at 404 Fountain St.   1 cited for disorderly conduct Police cited one individual for disorderly conduct at 3:57 p.m.Tuesday at 132 Bridge Ave. after receiv…Albert Lea · Albert LeaRead Article

'The world needs to hear that story': Author shares history of local couple who immigrated to U.S. from Germany after WWII - Albert Lea Tribune

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After several hours of interviews and hours more of writing over the last year, a local author has published his fourth book — different from anything else he has created previously, and one he hopes will shed light on the experiences a local couple experienced during and after World War II. Milt Ost said Gerhard and Irmi Kleih first came to Albert Lea in 1989, and when they were looking around for a church, they happened to stumble into Grace L…World War II · Albert LeaRead Article

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