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Large share of Minnesota delegates want VP Harris atop Democratic ticket after Biden exits, backs her
Vice President Kamala Harris has strong backing from Minnesota’s delegation to receive the nomination at the Democratic National Convention, where the party’s nominee will be picked following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. MPR News attempted to contact the full convention delegation within hours of Biden’s decision to step away from his reelection bid […] The post Large share of Minnesota delegates want VP Harris atop Democratic ticket after Biden exits, backs her appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Here’s the letter that Biden wrote to say he would no longer seek reelection
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sunday posted a letter to social media announcing that he would no longer seek reelection. The post Here’s the letter that Biden wrote to say he would no longer seek reelection appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work
ATLANTA — With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. The post What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent’s fitness for office with the election just four months away. It was a late-season campaign thunderstrike unlike any in American history. The decision […] The post Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Jury finds man guilty of all 6 counts tied to sexual abuse of 2 boys
After one hour of deliberations, a 12-member jury on Friday found a man guilty of all counts against him tied to sexual abuse of two children dating back to 2011 in Freeborn County. David Bernard Suess Sr., 47, faced six counts of criminal sexual conduct with two boys. For the first victim, charges included four […] The post Jury finds man guilty of all 6 counts tied to sexual abuse of 2 boys appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Sports Memories: It was a great summer in 1962
Just before the Fourth of July I was leaving a local fast-food restaurant after having a quick breakfast when I was greeted by two longtime friends from Hayward who I had called on when selling advertising for the Tribune promoting their meat market. The post Sports Memories: It was a great summer in 1962 appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
KIMT meteorologists to present on severe weather in lecture series
KIMT meteorologists Aaron White and Sara Knox will present “Severe weather and it impacts us” as part of the Dorothy Godtland Lecture series on July 25 at the Albert Lea Art Center. Severe thunderstorms have affected the Midwest this year with several tornadoes, destructive hail and damaging wind gusts. Here in southern Minnesota, severe weather […] The post KIMT meteorologists to present on severe weather in lecture series appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
United Methodist Church of Albert Lea announces new pastor
The United Methodist Church of Albert Lea this week announced its new pastor, Gad Maiga, by appointment of the Minnesota-Dakota Area Bishop Lanette Plambeck. Maiga preached his first service on June 30, and began his formal appointment with the Albert Lea congregation July 1, according to his District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Woojae Im of the […] The post United Methodist Church of Albert Lea announces new pastor appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Austin Senior Center duplicate bridge winners announced
Duplicate bridge players gather at the Austin Senior Center to play the game at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays every week. People come from Austin, Rose Creek, Albert Lea, Mason City and Northwood. Tuesday’s winners, playing five full tables, were: First: Theresa Baldus and Joyce Crowe Second: Vandy Newman and Ron Peters Third: John Leisen […] The post Austin Senior Center duplicate bridge winners announced appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Across the Pastor’s Desk: Strong shoes for life’s stony paths
“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9 NLT. The post Across the Pastor’s Desk: Strong shoes for life’s stony paths appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
‘American Pickers’ to film in Minnesota
The American Pickers are excited to return to Minnesota. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in September. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business as they […] The post ‘American Pickers’ to film in Minnesota appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea’s Honda dealership to move to Owatonna
New building being built in Owatonna, opens next summer The Marthaler Honda dealership in Albert Lea is slated to move to Owatonna next summer after the construction of a new building there, the dealership’s general manager said Friday. Chris Knutson said the decision came down to Honda itself, noting the company has image compliance requirements […] The post Albert Lea’s Honda dealership to move to Owatonna appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Trailer reported stolen and other reports
A utility trailer was reported stolen at 5:02 p.m. Thursday at 111 W. Main St. in Clarks Grove. It was recovered in Faribault with a stolen motorcycle on it. Computer reported hacked Police received a report at 9:50 a.m. Thursday of a computer that was hacked on Canary Drive. Tires slashed on vehicle Tires were […] The post Trailer reported stolen and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Retrospective exhibition explores impact of internationally acclaimed Asian brush painter
A retrospective exhibition honoring the life and legacy of internationally acclaimed sumi-e brush painter Dee Teller is underway at the Freeborn County Arts Initiative through the end of August. Taught by famous Asian horse painter Lok Tok, a student of prominent Chinese painter Xu Beihong, among others, Teller was most famous for her horses but […] The post Retrospective exhibition explores impact of internationally acclaimed Asian brush painter appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
New little library opens outside courthouse
The Freeborn County courthouse has welcomed its very own little library. The library has been a three-year journey involving three summer interns, Katey Witt, Anika Hansen and Evan Melby, having started in 2022 with Witt, who wanted to make a free library to have near an outdoor bench. The post New little library opens outside courthouse appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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