Community access days at the boathouse and rock climbing gym have officially kicked off in Albert Lea. People of all ages can enjoy paddling and exploring the beauty of Fountain Lake from 9 a.m. to ...

First place: Paul Hanson and Bonnie Fritz Second place: Barb and Orrion Roisen Third place: Gail Schmidt and Dave Ring Fourth place: Larry Crowe and Jim Fisher Meet bridge master and teacher Patty ...

I recently returned from a trip to Hawaii that included seven days aboard a cruise ship. As we sailed from island to island, something unexpected happened. After a few days at sea, whenever I stepped ...

Question: I have a new driver in my house. What advice should I give them when encountering a road rage type situation? Answer: Stay safe if you encounter an aggressive driver. You can only control ...

Every July Fourth, we celebrate freedom. In 2026, we mark 250 years since the American colonies declared independence from Great Britain through the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July ...

When we first learned about the Blue Zones initiative in Albert Lea, I was intrigued. Simply by lifestyle changes, could one really live a higher quality, longer life until the inevitable? The Blue ...

Up: To Larry Larson and Richard Olson. Hats off to Albert Lea residents Richard Olson and Larry Larson, who this week competed in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and came out as gold medal winners ...

NORTHWOOD — Art Farm Iowa this weekend will celebrate agricultural history as it completes its first Worth County Tractor Tour with its Rust & Roots antique tractor and equipment show. The Tractor ...

LANCASTER, Pa. — Outfielder Jake Thompson, the Atlantic League’s batting leader through the first nine weeks of the season, has had his contract purchased by the Los Angeles Angels, the club announced ...

Deputies received a report of theft by fraud at 5:27 p.m. Wednesday on Freeborn County Road 45 in Clarks Grove. Deputies received a report of theft by fraud at 5:27 p.m. Wednesday on Freeborn County ...

Voting in Minnesota’s Aug. 11 primary election began Friday. In the primary, voters choose candidates to appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Voting in Minnesota’s Aug. 11 primary election ...

Perry Lee Olson, 84, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimers and diabetes. Perry took his final breath shortly ...