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A busy week in Albert Lea for the Fourth of July holiday
Albert Lea’s Fourth of July will be filled with numerous festivities for all ages, including several annual favorites from previous years. The July Jamboree will kick off on July 3 with food vendors set up in the North Broadway parking lot from noon to 8 p.m., and a mobile sign shop will run from 2 […] The post A busy week in Albert Lea for the Fourth of July holiday appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
City urges caution after heavy rains
The city of Albert Lea is urging residents to use caution after the Albert Lea area received reports 1 to almost 3 inches of rain overnight Monday. South Shore Drive is closed between Rooster Hill Road and County Road 81 until further notice. The city advised residents to be on the lookout for other street closings. People […] The post City urges caution after heavy rains appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Bricelyn, Scarville celebrating 125th anniversaries during annual events
By Sarah Stultz and Josephine Petersen The Bricelyn community will celebrate the nation’s birthday as well as its own 125th anniversary during its community festival this summer July 4 through 7. There are events for all ages, including the annual Ron Sander Memorial Run, a parade, horse show, music in the park, fireworks and plenty […] The post Bricelyn, Scarville celebrating 125th anniversaries during annual events appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Jesse Ventura visits Albert Lea to promote his new cannabis business
There was a crowd of people Saturday at Big Dream Organics as former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura paid a visit to promote his new business, Jesse Ventura Farms. The post Jesse Ventura visits Albert Lea to promote his new cannabis business appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Flood mitigation made all the difference this time around
When you have as much rain in a short period of time as southern Minnesota has had in recent days, flooding is almost inevitable. Austin dealt with the most impactful flooding it’s seen since 2004 when the Cedar River in Austin reached 25 feet and Turtle Creek reached 14.8 feet. Levels came close to that this time around at 20.70 feet and 12.64, respectively.
Novotny is looking to enhance Austin
You’re not likely to find Nick Novotny idle for very long. Impact Austin’s new Director of Community Engagement and Enhancement likes to be on the move, tackling projects and exploring new opportunities. He’s bringing that energy to the position during a busy time in Austin that sees both the City of Austin and Mower County […] The post Novotny is looking to enhance Austin appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin residents address city council about flooding
(ABC 6 News) – It was a typical city council meeting held in Austin, but when it was the public’s turn to speak, they had a lot on their mind. Last week’s rain soaked many communities including in Austin whereas parks, homes and even basements went underwater.
Valleyfair cancels Fourth of July Fireworks
Valleyfair announced it has canceled the Fourth of July Fireworks show and temporarily revised its daily operating hours due to the continued impact from Minnesota River flooding. The river has flooded Valleyfair’s on-site parking area and reduced entrance/exit capacity at the park. Valleyfair will remain open July 4 and will continue to offer free off-site […] The post Valleyfair cancels Fourth of July Fireworks appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Workshop set to discuss Oakland Avenue development
There will be a public community workshop for supporting equitable development on Austin’s Oakland Avenue on July 10 and July 11 in the Community Action Building at 105 1st SE, Austin. On Wednesday, a community meeting will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Thursday an all-day planning work session will run […] The post Workshop set to discuss Oakland Avenue development appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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