Facing a hazy economic outlook, Minnesota legislative leaders are turning to budget cuts to stave off potential shortfalls ...

Julie Ann Stadheim, 72, of Albert Lea passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025 after being diagnosed with Cerebral Amyloid ...

The Albert Lea school board voted unanimously Monday to offer the job of the district’s next superintendent to current St. James Superintendent Steve Heil. After stepping out into the hall to call ...

Albert Lean Ruth Olson never thought she would feel trapped inside her own home.  But for a time, that’s exactly how she says she felt — unable to leave her house, even to attend medical appointments ...

The Albert Lea Public Library is starting a books-by-mail service for residents of Albert Lea and the rest of Freeborn County. This service will bring the library to those unable to visit in person ...

Crunch time has arrived at the Minnesota Capitol as the Legislature puts thousands of bills through a funnel, including ...

This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled almost half of food shelf orders from Minnesota farmers under the ...

Police cited one juvenile for disorderly conduct after receiving more than one report of a student at Southwest Middle School who reportedly had a gun. A message from Principal Tyler Johnson sent out ...

Union workers rallied in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday days after an international graduate student was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Don’t hold your breath, Ted. Mr. Hinnenkamp hoping Ms. Bennett will come to the defense of anyone who is not a card-carrying ...

A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers is trying to ease the state’s housing crunch by making more homes available to ...

Veterans and concerned citizens on Thursday rallied outside of the Freeborn County Government Center to protest staff cuts to ...