Albert Lea News

Students at state average in science

Albert Lea Tribune - Tue Aug 19

After the first year of statewide standardized tests in science, Albert Lea students are on par with the state average.

Music, food at farmers market

Albert Lea Tribune - Tue Aug 19

The Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau announced that David Courey will perform in the green space between Fountain Street and the parking lot at the Albert Lea Farmers Market on Wednesday.

Klobuchar, Walz make joint appearance

Albert Lea Tribune - Tue Aug 19

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and First District Representative Tim Walz spent the noon hour Monday in an informal meeting with area veterans at the American Legion Post 56 clubrooms in Albert Lea.

County Road 34 Barricades Moved

KAAL-TV Austin - Sat Aug 16

The barricades blocking a washed out portion of County Road 34 in Freeborn County were moved again.

Avoiding heat illness

Albert Lea Tribune - Sat Aug 16

Albert Lea players take a water break during practice. Coaches schedule water breaks nearly every half hour to avoid dehydration.

Hartland undergoes beautification process

Albert Lea Tribune - Sat Aug 16

Corners have been spruced, landscaping has been planted and a gazebo will be built.

Historic low numbers reported in traffic deaths last year

Albert Lea Tribune - Sat Aug 16

The number of people who died from traffic deaths last year in the United States reached historically low levels, U.S. Transportation secretary Mary Peters said earlier this week.

Senior Center to host informational workshop

Albert Lea Tribune - Fri Aug 15

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services and the Mower County Senior Center are again co-sponsoring the last of the series "It's the Law: Consumer Credit, Good and Bad." This informational workshop will be ...

Potato chips were made the Albert Lea way

Albert Lea Tribune - Fri Aug 15

Through the years a really diverse array of products have been made in Albert Lea.

Party for the Lakes gets rained out at park

Albert Lea Tribune - Fri Aug 15

Dark, ominous clouds were just rolling into the area as the fourth annual Party for the Lakes began Thursday at the Fountain Lake Park gazebo.

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