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Marriage licenses issued: June 2024
The Freeborn County Recorder’s Office issued the following marriage licenses during June 2024: Emily Ann McGuire and Jonathan Douglas Diffley, both of 1808 59th St. in Des Moines Iowa Hannah Marie Seifert and Reann Kay Peterson, both of 670 28th St. SE apt. 248 in Rochester Robyn Leigh Maxey and Casey Lee Freden, both of […] The post Marriage licenses issued: June 2024 appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Across the Pastor’s Desk: God invites us into nature today
When my April and I got married 15 years ago, a dear friend gave us a Bible as a gift. Both of us already had Bibles of course, but not like this one. It was called The Green Bible. The post Across the Pastor’s Desk: God invites us into nature today appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Lawyer originally from Albert Lea returns to town, opens his own firm
After years of law school and gaining experience in family courts, Benjamin J. Enger, Esq. recently opened his own law firm in Albert Lea: Enger Law, PLLC. The post Lawyer originally from Albert Lea returns to town, opens his own firm appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
A walk into the garden: Art Center’s annual Art & Garden Tour next week
Beauty in the gardens will combine with creations from area artists next weekend for the Albert Lea Art Center’s annual Art & Garden Tour. This year, the tour is taking a road trip north to Geneva, where all five gardens will be located. Beth Tostenson, who helps organize the event, said they had put a […] The post A walk into the garden: Art Center’s annual Art & Garden Tour next week appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Cargill, U of M team up on oil seed crop expansion effort
Cargill and the University of Minnesota are collaborating on a plan to expand production of plant-based biofuels. The post Cargill, U of M team up on oil seed crop expansion effort appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Construction Updates: Pavement and curb removed on Spicer Road
The city of Albert Lea gave the following updates on the construction projects taking place this summer: Spicer Road watermain and reconstruction The contractor has completed removal of the pavement and curb, and set up the temporary water supply. Today, July 12, crews started replacing the watermain and plan to finish either Saturday or early […] The post Construction Updates: Pavement and curb removed on Spicer Road appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Klobuchar undergoes outpatient procedure, says she is ‘cancer-free’
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she will undergo a few days of precautionary radiation treatment this month. The post Klobuchar undergoes outpatient procedure, says she is ‘cancer-free’ appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
No wake lifted on Fountain Lake and other reports
The no wake on Fountain Lake has been lifted, according to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s office on Thursday. 1 arrested for offender registration violation Police cited Nike Vang, 27, for speed and arrested him for a predatory offender registration violation after a traffic stop at 8:17 a.m. Thursday near Garfield Avenue and East Main Street. […] The post No wake lifted on Fountain Lake and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Biden says during press conference he’s going to ‘complete the job’ despite calls to bow out
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden used his highly anticipated news conference Thursday to deliver a forceful defense of his foreign and domestic policies, and batted away questions about his ability to serve another four years even as he flubbed a reference to Donald Trump in one of his first answers. “I’m not in this for […] The post Biden says during press conference he’s going to ‘complete the job’ despite calls to bow out appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Warrant served and other reports
Deputies served a warrant on Myint Kyi, 34, in the Freeborn County jail, 411 S. Broadway, at 4:18 p.m. Wednesday. 1 arrested for DWI, test refusal Police arrested Chase Anthony Garza, 21, for third-degree driving while intoxicated and test refusal after receiving a report of a possible drunken driver at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday at 2410 […] The post Warrant served and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
CVB accepting nominations for 2024 Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards
The Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau on Thursday announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards. This prestigious recognition honors senior citizens who have made significant contributions to their communities through volunteer service. The awards will be presented during the Freeborn County Fair, Wednesday, July 31. The Outstanding Senior […] The post CVB accepting nominations for 2024 Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea selected for $546K grant for electric vehicle fast-charging station
Albert Lea’s Tesla charging station at Trail’s Travel Center has been selected to receive funding from the state intended to build and maintain electric vehicle fast-charging stations. The Minnesota Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that 13 grantees have been selected to move to the next step in the process to receive funding from the […] The post Albert Lea selected for $546K grant for electric vehicle fast-charging station appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
The latest on where Minnesota Democratic leaders stand on President Joe Biden’s candidacy
President Joe Biden is facing heightened pressure from his own party to bow out of the presidential race or do considerably more to prove he’s up to the task of another White House term. The post The latest on where Minnesota Democratic leaders stand on President Joe Biden’s candidacy appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Minnesotans head to Milwaukee to network, party, and officially nominate Trump
WASHINGTON – Even if the nomination of Donald Trump as the party’s presidential candidate is a foregone conclusion, there will be plenty of politicking and fundraising for Minnesota Republicans attending their party’s national convention in Milwaukee next week. The post Minnesotans head to Milwaukee to network, party, and officially nominate Trump appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in several swing states
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two swing districts in a swing county may very well decide which party controls the House in the swing state of Pennsylvania, one of several where pivotal legislative battles are playing out in the shadow of the presidential campaign. Democrat Brian Munroe and Republican Joe Hogan were elected nearly two years ago […] The post Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in several swing states appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Judge cites ‘hyper-religious’ belief in ruling man incompetent for trial in Minnesota killings
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota judge has ruled that a man accused in the deaths of three relatives is incompetent to stand trial, citing the man’s “hyper-religious” belief that God is telling him to plead guilty. David Ekers, 38, was charged with three counts of second-degree intentional murder for pipe wrench attacks in July 2020 in suburban Minneapolis […] The post Judge cites ‘hyper-religious’ belief in ruling man incompetent for trial in Minnesota killings appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Vehicle reported damaged and other reports
A truck was reported spray-painted and tires flat at 7:14 a.m. Tuesday at 501 1/2 Hillhaven in Albert Lea. The vehicle also had an unknown liquid poured into the gas tank and reservoirs under the vehicle’s hood. Theft by check reported Theft by check was reported at 10:37 a.m. Tuesday at 1013 Frank Hall Drive. […] The post Vehicle reported damaged and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
‘This is what community is all about’: Inclusive playground committee hosts groundbreaking ceremony
A happy crowd on Wednesday morning gathered in the Edgewater Bay Pavilion for a ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking of the city’s new inclusive playground. This was originally planned as an outdoor event but needed to be moved inside due to rain. The post ‘This is what community is all about’: Inclusive playground committee hosts groundbreaking ceremony appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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