Across the board, Freeborn County mental health professionals will agree that many students in Freeborn County are facing ...

About six years ago, my niece’s husband was killed in a car accident on his way to work, leaving her a widow at 40 with three ...

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

Michael J. Belshan, age 73 of rural Lake Mills, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. ...

Albert Lea Cantori will present the 52nd annual spring concert, “For the Beauty,” at 3 p.m. April 27 at United Methodist ...

Albert Lea’s Paul Ludtke and Dave Bergstrom were captains for the Albert Lea boys’ track and field season under coach Jerry ...

Richard “Dick” Ochs passed away on February 19, 2025, in Albert Lea. A Celebration of Life will be held at Bonnerup in Albert ...

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

We’ve forgotten the value of waiting. We are used to having our packages arrive in two days on our doorstep, our food heated ...

It is the apex, the mountain-top, the summit of our Christian faith journey. The risen Savior. Through YFC, we have traveled ...

As I am writing this article, it is April 15 — the last day to file your 2024 taxes unless you have requested an extension.

Spring has arrived, and registration with the Albert Lea Area Schools is in full swing! The Minnesota Department of Education and the Division of Early Learning Services have moved away from using the ...