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Duplicate bridge winners
Duplicate bridge players meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Austin Senior Center, starting at 11:30 a.m.; all bridge players welcome. Tuesday winners last week, playing nine teams, were the following: First: Jim Fisher and Dave Ring Second: Edna Knobbe and Gail Schmidt Third: Bill Momsen and Larry Crowe Fourth: Joyce Kogel and Paul Hanson Fifth: […] The post Duplicate bridge winners appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
‘A war zone’: Weather Service confirms EF1 tornado near Twin Lakes, Emmons
Dawn Burgett and her family had just finished their back-to-school shopping in Albert Lea Monday night when they started listening to KATE Radio and then heard the tornado sirens sound. As they drove back to their house southwest of Bear Lake on 670th Avenue, they heard talk about possible activity southeast of Mansfield Township and […] The post ‘A war zone’: Weather Service confirms EF1 tornado near Twin Lakes, Emmons appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
4 people injured in 3 separate crashes
Four people were injured in three separate crashes throughout Albert Lea from Saturday through Monday morning. In the first crash, an 85-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for suspected minor injuries at 9:55 a.m. Saturday after a crash at the intersection of Clark Street and St. Mary Avenue. Police stated JoAnn Becker, 71, of […] The post 4 people injured in 3 separate crashes appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Public hearing rescheduled regarding draft zoning law
The Albert Lea Planning Commission public hearing slated for Tuesday evening has been canceled due to illness, according to the city of Albert Lea. The hearing regarding the draft zoning law that would limit the locations for new cannabis, off-sale liquor, tobacco and sexually-oriented businesses has been rescheduled for Aug. 20 at City Hall, 221 […] The post Public hearing rescheduled regarding draft zoning law appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Harris selects Walz as running mate, aiming to add Midwest muscle to ticket
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the decision. The post Harris selects Walz as running mate, aiming to add Midwest muscle to ticket appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
5 things to do this week: Rock-N-Roll the Lakes, Relay for Life and more
By Ayanna Eckblad 1 Rock-n-Roll the Lakes 2024 Come at 8 a.m. Saturday at Central Park for Albert Lea’s annual Rock-n-Roll the Lakes. This year’s theme is “Back to the ’60s.” There will be 10-, 30- and 50-mile bike routes that offer a scenic and pleasant look at the city’s lakes and community. Registration begins […] The post 5 things to do this week: Rock-N-Roll the Lakes, Relay for Life and more appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
A trademark lawyer sold the domain name ClintonKaine.com in 2016. He’s sitting on HarrisWalz.com now
Jeremy Green Eche took a chance and purchased the website HarrisWalz.com for $8.99 in 2020 when then-Sen. Kamala Harris of California was seeking the Democratic nomination for president. “I just tried to grab her name and all the heartland governors I could think of,” he recalled Monday in an interview with The Associated Press. Four […] The post A trademark lawyer sold the domain name ClintonKaine.com in 2016. He’s sitting on HarrisWalz.com now appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Tornadoes reported south of Wells, near Conger, Emmons
The National Weather Service has identified several preliminary reports of tornadoes in south-central Minnesota, including one south of Wells and two more in southwestern Freeborn County near Conger and Emmons. In Iowa, another was reported east of Northwood in Carpenter. The reports come after the Weather Service Monday first issued a tornado watch for much […] The post Tornadoes reported south of Wells, near Conger, Emmons appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Area under tornado warning; confirmed tornado over Twin Lakes
Update (8:07 p.m.): At 8:02 p.m., a confirmed tornado was located over Twin Lakes, or 9 miles south of Albert Lea, moving east at 25 mph. Weather spotters confirmed the tornado, according to the National Weather Service. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage […] The post Area under tornado warning; confirmed tornado over Twin Lakes appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Gov. Walz reportedly still on Kamala Harris’ VP shortlist, announcement could come Monday
Within the next day, we should learn whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz lands the Democratic vice presidential nomination — or gets passed over for another candidate. The post Gov. Walz reportedly still on Kamala Harris’ VP shortlist, announcement could come Monday appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
UTV reported stolen and other reports
Deputies received a report at 6:57 a.m. Thursday of a stolen UTV at 69932 120th St. in Emmons. 1 arrested on restraining order violation Yair Alexander Lucero-Moreno, 27, was brought in by the Minnesota State Patrol on two harassment restraining order violations at 10:27 a.m. Friday at 411 S. Broadway. 3 arrested on […] The post UTV reported stolen and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Hairball rocks the Grandstand
Hairball brought rock ‘n’ roll classics to life Friday at the Freeborn County Fair in a high-energy performance that mostly filled the Grandstand. The band took on hits from KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Guns & Roses, Twisted Sister, Alice in Chains and Queen, incorporating pyrotechnics and costume changes into the performance. The post Hairball rocks the Grandstand appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Honorary chair for Relay for Life shares story of battling rare type of cancer
Nicki Griffith of Austin was surprised when she received a phone call from one of the organizers of upcoming Freeborn-Mower County Relay for Life, asking if she would be the year’s honorary chairperson. The post Honorary chair for Relay for Life shares story of battling rare type of cancer appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Robin Gudal
Encouragement comes to us in different ways. It is my challenge this week for us to consider our role in encouraging others. It is so important to lift one another up. When I have felt overwhelmed or downtrodden, if I pause and think of others, it often makes me climb out of the self-pity pit. The post Robin Gudal appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Across the Pastor’s Desk: Don’t settle, Jesus offers us more
In the Gospel of John, the writer describes Jesus’ miracles as signs. These signs are clearly to point beyond themselves to that which is much greater, the grace and glory revealed in the Incarnate One. The sixth chapter of John shares the sign of the feeding of the multitude, followed by a long discourse or discussion about what that sign means for the people of God. The post Across the Pastor’s Desk: Don’t settle, Jesus offers us more appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea Public Library to present program on birdwatching
The Albert Lea Public Library invites the public to learn more about birdwatching in southern Minnesota at its Bring Your Own Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday. The program will be held in the Council Chambers on the top floor of City Hall, 221 E. Clark St. There is no registration or […] The post Albert Lea Public Library to present program on birdwatching appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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