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Council approves grant agreements for new Kwik Trip site
The Albert Lea City Council voted Monday to move forward with two grant agreements for work at the Blazing Star Landing that will make way for the development of a new Kwik Trip at the corner of Main Street and Garfield Avenue. The post Council approves grant agreements for new Kwik Trip site appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Analyst: Democratic division over Biden could sway elections in Minnesota
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reportedly met with Democratic representatives in competitive districts Tuesday to discuss ongoing calls for the Joe Biden to step aside in the presidential race. The post Analyst: Democratic division over Biden could sway elections in Minnesota appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Pelican Breeze reopening to passengers
The lake water is finally down, and passengers can once again board the Pelican Breeze II on the new dock located at Frank Hall Park to cruise Albert Lea Lake. The 55-passenger cruise boat’s previously scheduled cruises had been canceled due to high water over the dock since late June. Public narrated cruises are at […] The post Pelican Breeze reopening to passengers appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Man charged in standoff that originates in Owatonna, ends in Austin
A Point Pleasant, Wisconsin man at the heart of a Monday morning standoff involving a seven-year-old girl, has been charged. Kristofer Karl Luiken, 48, was in Mower County District Court Tuesday where he faced three felony charges including child endangerment, obstructing the legal process and threats of violence. He has also been charged with one […] The post Man charged in standoff that originates in Owatonna, ends in Austin appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Iowa State University Extension tree expert to be featured at July 25 meeting in Northwood
The Worth County Extension Service is planning to host a Selection, Planting and Tree Care meeting at 6 p.m. July 25 at the Worth County Fairgrounds at 1206 Third Ave. N. in Northwood. Featured speakers include Billy Beck, Iowa State University Extension woodland management specialist, who will discuss tree selection, tree planting and placement in […] The post Iowa State University Extension tree expert to be featured at July 25 meeting in Northwood appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Campus notes
University of Minnesota-Morris The spring graduation list for University of Minnesota-Morris has been released. The following area student graduated: Isaac Harveaux, Albert Lea, biology, with honors University of Wisconsin-River Falls The University of Wisconsin River Falls has released the graduation list. The following area students graduated: Hanna Wach, Albert Lea, Bachelor of Science, agricultural studies, […] The post Campus notes appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Blood donors urgently needed
As July continues, so does the critical need for blood and platelet donors. Right now, the American Red Cross asks donors to make and keep appointments this month to support lifesaving transfusions needed all summer long. The Red Cross has teamed up with Universal Pictures for the theatrical release of “Twisters” to help avoid a […] The post Blood donors urgently needed appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
‘We try to keep it going as best we can’: Old friends to gather in A.L. for 40th golf tourney
Local golf courses will be busy this weekend, both because of pleasant weather forecasted but also because a special annual tournament will take place. A group of former Albert Lea high schoolers will meet on Saturday and Sunday for the group’s 40th annual golf tournament. The post ‘We try to keep it going as best we can’: Old friends to gather in A.L. for 40th golf tourney appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Minnesota state highway routing and sealing project begins Monday
Motorists traveling on various state highways in Fillmore, Winona, Wabasha, Goodhue, Mower and Freeborn counties should plan for extra travel time beginning Monday as crews begin routing and sealing work to help extend state roadways’ life expectancy, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Delays should be minimal through the work zone. Routing and sealing […] The post Minnesota state highway routing and sealing project begins Monday appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
July Jubilee features loads of family fun
A busy weekend is planned in Lake Mills for the annual July Jubilee festival. Whether it’s parades or street dances, corn hole tournaments or fun in the park, there’s something for all ages. July Jubilee this year will be Friday through Sunday with the weekend kicking off Thursday with an outdoor movie starting between 9 […] The post July Jubilee features loads of family fun appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Police release more information about Monday standoff in Austin
AUSTIN — The Austin Police Department has released new information regarding Monday’s standoff in Austin, which involved a seven-year-old girl. The girl, believed to possibly be the daughter of the man at the heart of the standoff, was released from a white vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 1700 block of […] The post Police release more information about Monday standoff in Austin appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Minnesota trooper charged in crash that killed an 18-year-old
ROCHESTER — A Minnesota state trooper is facing charges for a crash that killed a teenager and injured five people, a prosecutor announced Tuesday. The post Minnesota trooper charged in crash that killed an 18-year-old appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
In gardens across Minnesota, the beetle battle begins
While a lot of Minnesotans have been pestered by mosquitoes and ticks over the past couple of months, another annoying insect is just starting to make itself known in gardens and fields across a wide swath of the state. The post In gardens across Minnesota, the beetle battle begins appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Damage reported in camper and other reports
A countertop was reported torn off in a camper and a sink ripped out at 6:15 a.m. Monday at 1816 E. Main St. after someone gained access. Electricity theft reported Police received a report at 3:56 p.m. Monday of theft of electricity at 715 Marshall St. The reporting party stated someone was plugging in extension […] The post Damage reported in camper and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Council approves sale of $15.475M in bonds for projects
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved the sale of $15.475 million in general obligation bonds to pay for various improvements in the city, including $9.8 million approved in a recent referendum for improvements to the city’s recreational facilities. Bruce Kimmel, senior municipal adviser from Ehlers & Associates, the public finance advisement firm that […] The post Council approves sale of $15.475M in bonds for projects appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
County bridge over the Blue Earth River still too dangerous to assess
Fast-moving water from the Blue Earth River continues to hamper efforts by crews to inspect a county bridge just south of the Rapidan Dam near Mankato. The post County bridge over the Blue Earth River still too dangerous to assess appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Council declares vacancy for 4th Ward seat, begins discussion on filling position
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday officially accepted the resignation of former 4th Ward Councilor Sherri Rasmussen and declared a vacancy for her seat. Rasmussen at the second June meeting announced it would be her last meeting and that she had an opportunity she couldn’t pass up on the West Coast. She was elected […] The post Council declares vacancy for 4th Ward seat, begins discussion on filling position appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
5 things to do this week: Denny and Swanee, July Jubilee, Wind Down Wednesday and more
What's happening in the area this week? The post 5 things to do this week: Denny and Swanee, July Jubilee, Wind Down Wednesday and more appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Man facing multiple counts tied to pipe bomb, traffic stop
An Albert Lea man is facing multiple charges tied to a short chase, traffic stop and subsequent items seized from his vehicle and home Friday in Albert Lea. Police discovered one of the items seized from his vehicle, a homemade pipe bomb, in a locked gun case brought back to the Freeborn County Law Enforcement […] The post Man facing multiple counts tied to pipe bomb, traffic stop appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Break-in, crashes and other reports
The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office received a report at 7:36 a.m. Friday of a break-in at 105 E. Main St. in Geneva. Nothing was damaged or missing. The post Break-in, crashes and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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