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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.
HUD offers disaster aid to Minnesota storm and flood victims
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Minnesota and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on June 16 and continuing. President Joe Biden issued a major disaster […] The post HUD offers disaster aid to Minnesota storm and flood victims appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota
In the small northeastern Minnesota city of Cook, Rebecca and Eric Trip spent days after floodwaters receded cleaning out their damp-smelling basement. It rapidly filled with about eight feet of water in mid-June when torrential rains created a major flash flood. The nearby Little Fork River overflowed after the storms, inundating businesses and homes with water. The post After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Rep. Angie Craig says Biden should abandon his reelection run
Some Minnesota Democratic officials are pushing for a new nominee for president. U.S. Rep. Angie Craig became the first member of Minnesota’s congressional delegation to ask President Joe Biden to step aside amid growing concern about his ability to serve another term. Biden has faced doubts since a halting late-June debate performance. Craig said in […] The post Rep. Angie Craig says Biden should abandon his reelection run appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Main Street reopens to traffic
After being closed for 15 days because of water over the roadway, Main Street in Albert Lea was reopened to motorists Sunday as water has receded. The city received nearly 12 inches of rain in June, with the largest stretch of rain coming from June 16-23, when the city received 7.24 inches. The roadway was […] The post Main Street reopens to traffic appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Delaware judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit in battle over estate of the late pop icon Prince
DOVER, Del. — A Delaware judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former business advisers to the late pop music icon Prince against two of his siblings and other heirs in a dispute over his estate. The judge on Friday also agreed with plaintiffs L. Londell McMillan and Charles Spicer Jr. that an […] The post Delaware judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit in battle over estate of the late pop icon Prince appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, 2 former college football players killed in car crash in Maryland
Vikings' Khyree Jackson, 2 former college football players killed in car crash in Maryland The post Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, 2 former college football players killed in car crash in Maryland appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Funding available for community development financial institutions to support farmers
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) foster economic opportunity for diverse communities around Minnesota, and new funding is available to help them support more of Minnesota’s farmers. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for its CDFI Technical Assistance Grant, aimed at helping Minnesota’s certified CDFIs expand their agriculture-focused services. The MDA expects to […] The post Funding available for community development financial institutions to support farmers appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Austin Senior Center Duplicate Bridge winners announced
Duplicate Bridge Club is held at the Austin Senior Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week. Games start at 11:30 a.m. both days. Players from Rose Creek, Mason City, Albert Lea and Austin played this week. Tuesday’s winners were as follows: First: Bill Momsen and Larry Crowe Second/third tie: Jim Fisher and Dave Ring; Barb […] The post Austin Senior Center Duplicate Bridge winners announced appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Freeborn County DFLers meet candidates at annual picnic
The Freeborn County DFL held their annual potluck picnic in late June. Three candidates spoke at the picnic. The first, Joe Staloch, is running for Minnesota House District 23A. Staloch grew up in Wells and is a current resident of Albert Lea. Staloch spoke about moving back to the area to be closer to family. […] The post Freeborn County DFLers meet candidates at annual picnic appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Across the Pastor’s Desk: Show God’s love by being kind
“I believe that the world was created and approved by love, that it subsists, coheres and endures by love, and that, insofar as it is redeemable, it can be redeemed only by love.” — Wendell Berry The post Across the Pastor’s Desk: Show God’s love by being kind appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Robin Gudal: Checking our spiritual posture
I spent this past week at Wilderness Prayer Center, both as the area director (cleaning up our flooded basement with help from amazing volunteers, cooking, hosting\serving and working) and for rest. The post Robin Gudal: Checking our spiritual posture appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Update: Courthouse reopened after bomb scare; Albert Lea man arrested
(Update: 10 p.m.): Albert Lea police have released the name of the man arrested during a traffic stop Friday afternoon in Albert Lea that eventually led to the evacuation of the Freeborn County courthouse. Police stated Adam Alan Penhollow, 48, was initially pulled over at 1:24 p.m. Friday after a traffic violation near the intersection of […] The post Update: Courthouse reopened after bomb scare; Albert Lea man arrested appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea grad signs to play football at University of Sioux Falls
Sports are a popular activity, both to watch and participate in. Many people dream of making sports their career, and Albert Lea native Max Edwin is no different. Having finished one major achievement, graduating high school in 2023, Edwin is moving onto even bigger stages in life by signing a Division II offer from the University of Sioux Falls. The post Albert Lea grad signs to play football at University of Sioux Falls appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Library to present adventure story
The Albert Lea Public Library will host a virtual presentation with explorers Dave and Amy Freeman at noon Thursday at City Hall, 221 E. Clark St. In September 2015, the Freemans embarked on a yearlong adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness along the Canadian border in northern Minnesota. During their 366 days in […] The post Library to present adventure story appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
DEED secures federal grant to provide workforce development services for young Minnesotans with disabilities
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development this week announced it has received a federal grant to prepare low-income youth and young adults ages 16-24 who have disabilities to complete post-secondary education and successfully transition into the workforce. Minnesota is one of four states to receive this grant. DEED’s $12 million Equitable Transitions Models […] The post DEED secures federal grant to provide workforce development services for young Minnesotans with disabilities appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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