Georgene Lenort boarded her final cruise ship to heaven on February 22, 2025. She was born in Albert Lea on January 7, 1943 ...

Since getting involved with Albert Lea Area girls wrestling three years ago, Benjamin Lares has seen a lot of growth in both ...

The Alden-Conger school board on Monday voted to approve Jenny Hanson as the district’s new superintendent. Hanson currently ...

If there was good news during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that millions of new dollars helped provide meals to thousands more Minnesota seniors. Those days appear over.

A vehicle was reported stolen at 7:32 p.m. Thursday at 710 Garfield Ave. Theft reported Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter Police received a report at 12:03 p.m. Thursday ...

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday visited Albert Lea and attended a meeting about the benefits of sustainable crop farming ...

Jeffrey Lynn Chavez, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Escondido, San Diego, California while on vacation ...

Voters in Wisconsin narrowly outperformed Minnesota voters in the 2024 election. The University of Florida’s Election Lab ...

While the knowledge of ticks being vectors for Lyme disease is ubiquitous, there’s a lesser-known threat these insects carry ...

With rain in the forecast, the Albert Lea Recreation Department is moving its Easter egg hunt on Saturday to avoid muddy conditions. The egg hunt will now be held at Jim Gustafson Field, 1011 Hammer ...

An Albert Lea family with a long-standing restaurant in the community has branched out to offer a different type of cuisine ...

Mayo Clinic is changing the name of its Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. It will now be called the Office of ...