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Biden’s campaign faces critical moment, as Democrats encourage him to consider exiting 2024 race
WASHINGTON — Critical days ahead, President Joe Biden is facing the stark reality that many Democrats at the highest levels want him to consider how stepping aside from the 2024 election to make way for a new nominee atop the ticket could be the party’s best chance of preventing widespread losses in November. Isolated as he battles […] The post Biden’s campaign faces critical moment, as Democrats encourage him to consider exiting 2024 race appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
FRANKFURT, Germany — A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said that the issue believed to be behind the […] The post Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
‘History is being made here’: 4 from Freeborn County taking part in Republican National Convention
As the nation has watched the Republican National Convention unfold on television and online, four members of the Freeborn County GOP Party have had a front-row seat to the convention as delegates and alternates. Out of Minnesota’s 39 delegate votes, Freeborn County GOP Chairman Robert Hoffman was elected as an at-large state delegate to take […] The post ‘History is being made here’: 4 from Freeborn County taking part in Republican National Convention appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving
Despite progress in recent months, FAFSA completion rates among high school seniors in Minnesota are still lower than in previous years. The post FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
2 arrested for DWI and other reports
Deputies arrested Eduardo Iturbe Acevedo, 29, for driving while intoxicated after receiving a report of a reckless driver at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday on Broadway in Hartland. Police arrested Solomon Martinez, 71, for DWI after receiving a report at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday of a male who was passed out at the wheel at South Broadway and […] The post 2 arrested for DWI and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Minnesota Republicans wrap convention sensing wind behind Trump as Democrats struggle
The Republican National Convention draws to a close Thursday night with a capstone speech from former President Donald Trump, the GOP nominee who hopes to expand the party’s reach to Minnesota and other places long reliable for Democrats.. The post Minnesota Republicans wrap convention sensing wind behind Trump as Democrats struggle appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Tires reported slashed and other reports
Two tires were reported slashed on a vehicle at 6:53 a.m. Tuesday at 800 Harding Ave. Items stolen A checkbook and EBT card were reported stolen at 7:02 a.m. Tuesday on the 300 block of Sibley Avenue. 1 arrested after report of disorderly conduct Police arrested Johnny Lee Sykes, 26, after receiving a report at […] The post Tires reported slashed and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
As Vance makes vice president debut, his appeal in upper Midwest is source of debate
After the Republican convention concludes this week, the first stop for former President Donald Trump and new running mate JD Vance will be a rally in central Michigan. It’s an indication of the key role that state and the upper Midwest in particular will play in the Republican campaign calculus going forward, a bet that […] The post As Vance makes vice president debut, his appeal in upper Midwest is source of debate appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Prominent Democrat Schiff calls for Biden to withdraw: Democrats aim to nominate before convention
WASHINGTON — California Rep. Adam Schiff on Wednesday became the highest-profile Democrat to call for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, even as the party pushed ahead with plans for a virtual vote to formally make Biden its nominee in the first week of August. The move to schedule the roll call, which […] The post Prominent Democrat Schiff calls for Biden to withdraw: Democrats aim to nominate before convention appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Two local athletes to compete in weekend MMA event at Diamond Jo
This Saturday fans of mixed martial arts, wrestling, boxing and other forms of fighting will have the chance to see two Albert Lea athletes in a local event, Midsummer Mayhem. The post Two local athletes to compete in weekend MMA event at Diamond Jo appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea Civic Music announces season lineup
Albert Lea Civic Music this week announced their lineup for the 2024-25 season, which kicks off Oct. 20 at Albert Lea High School. The 78th season offers five concerts in Albert Lea, along with reciprocity to four concerts in Clear Lake through the Clear Lake Area Concert Association. The following is the Albert Lea lineup: […] The post Albert Lea Civic Music announces season lineup appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Man charged with pulling knife during altercation at convenience store
An Albert Lea man who was reportedly being trespassed from Casey’s gas station in Albert Lea was charged Tuesday with pulling a knife on one of the employees at the convenience store when he was told he was not welcome at the store. Christopher John Krom, 50, faces one count of second-degree assault with a […] The post Man charged with pulling knife during altercation at convenience store appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Guest column: Championing health for area’s veterans
I recently attended two poignant veteran ceremonies. On Memorial Day at Albert Lea’s Graceland Cemetery, a moving service took place where all ages attended to pay respect, and our local veterans rendered gunfire salutes to honor the fallen. On June 6, I attended the 80th-anniversary D-Day commemoration at the Normandy American Cemetery to honor my father, surviving veterans and those who sacrificed their lives to defeat Nazism. The post Guest column: Championing health for area’s veterans appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Man accused of holding girlfriend captive in dorm room reaches deal
ST. PAUL — A man who was accused of holding his girlfriend captive in her dorm room at a Minnesota college for three days while raping, beating and waterboarding her has reached a plea deal that calls for a sentence of up to 7 1/2 years. Keanu Avery Labatte, 20, of Granite Falls, pleaded guilty […] The post Man accused of holding girlfriend captive in dorm room reaches deal appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals receive national recognition by U.S. News & World Report
Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Mankato have been named “Best Regional Hospitals” in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 “Best Hospitals” ratings. The ratings were published on the U.S. News & World Report website on Tuesday, according to a press release. In addition, Mayo Clinic Health System in La […] The post Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals receive national recognition by U.S. News & World Report appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Public comment sought for Alliant Wind Interstate Wind Project Habitat Conservation Plan
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on a draft habitat conservation plan and environmental assessment for the Alliant Wind Interstate Wind Project in eight wind facilities in Iowa and one facility in Minnesota. The draft plan accompanies an Endangered Species Act permit application by Alliant Energy’s Interstate Power and Light Company […] The post Public comment sought for Alliant Wind Interstate Wind Project Habitat Conservation Plan appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Minnesota’s ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, affirming a lower court decision that concluded the Second Amendment guarantees the rights of young adults to bear arms for self-defense. “Minnesota has not met its burden to […] The post Minnesota’s ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
UnitedHealth sticks to 2024 outlook despite high costs from cyberattack
UnitedHealth topped second-quarter forecasts but remains cautious about the year as it continues to eat costs from a massive cyberattack and deals with rising medical expenses. The health care giant on Tuesday said it was sticking with an earnings forecast for 2024 it first laid out last fall that includes some costs from the attack […] The post UnitedHealth sticks to 2024 outlook despite high costs from cyberattack appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
SMIF seeking applications for Small Town Grants
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for its Small Town Grant program. Towns, or Native nations, with populations of 10,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region are eligible. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public institutions and units or agencies of local, state, federal and tribal government are encouraged to apply. Requests of up to […] The post SMIF seeking applications for Small Town Grants appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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