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Rock thrown through window and other reports
Police received a report at 7:26 a.m. Wednesday of a male who threw a rock through a window at 1410 Kirkwood Ave. Bean field fire reported A bean field was reported on fire at 12:18 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of 670th Avenue and 305th Street in Hartland. Door reported kicked in Police received a […] The post Rock thrown through window and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh coming to former Dairy Queen location in Albert Lea
The former Dairy Queen building on Bridge Avenue in Albert Lea will soon be opening as a new restaurant — the first of its chain in Minnesota. Iowans Chai and Katia Flores are remodeling the building and plan to open it as an Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh location by mid-November. Chai already has two other locations […] The post Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh coming to former Dairy Queen location in Albert Lea appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Sheriff Gormley to retire Jan. 29
“It’s bittersweet, but it’s time to start a new chapter in my life” With those words, Faribault County Sheriff Mike Gormley officially announced at the County Board meeting on Oct. 1, his plans to retire from his office effective next January. “My last day will be Jan....
Community Sew Day next week
The Community Sew Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at Bridge Community Church, 2016 N. Bridge Ave. Projects ready to be completed include quilts, crib sheets, girls’ dresses, aprons, Youth for Christ quilted bags and personal care bags. Participants should bring their sewing machines and sewing supplies, along with […] The post Community Sew Day next week appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Woman recognized for support of Guard member
Rosie Morton of Vortex Cold Storage in Albert Lea on Thursday was recognized by the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve with the Patriot Award, which reflects the efforts made th support citizen warriors through things like flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for […] The post Woman recognized for support of Guard member appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Meet the athlete: Ben Schulz
Albert Lea senior plays soccer, track Q: What grade are you in? A: 12th Q: What town do you live in, and which school do you attend? A: Albert Lea, ALHS Q: Who is your immediate family? A: Jodi and Steve Schulz are my parents. My sisters are Elle and Maggie. Q: Which sports do […] The post Meet the athlete: Ben Schulz appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
AHS, Austin Online, and Austin Area Learning Center participate in Direct Admissions Minnesota Program
Austin High School, Austin Online, and the Austin Area Learning Center have announced their second year of participation in the Direct Admissions Minnesota program. This initiative is designed to encourage high school seniors who are on track to graduate to see themselves as “college ready” and “college material.” The Direct Admissions program aims to reduce […] The post AHS, Austin Online, and Austin Area Learning Center participate in Direct Admissions Minnesota Program appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Order Eastern Stars collect food for Salvation Army
Austin Eastern Stars Chapter members along with some people from the state level spent two hours recently at Jim’s Marketplace and Hy-Vee. Between the grocery store collection and a collection from members and visitors at the lodge, they collected almost $800 and 165 pounds of food. The group then went to the lodge for a […] The post In Your Community: Order Eastern Stars collect food for Salvation Army appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Ikes to hold cookout fundraiser
The Izaak Walton League will hold a Steak Cookout Fundraiser from 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Izaak Walton Cabin in Todd Park. Menu includes: • New York Strip steak, 12 ounce. • Baked potato, baked beans, and coleslaw • Chocolate Chip Cookie • Free hot dogs for kids This event is open to […] The post Ikes to hold cookout fundraiser appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge
Duplicate Bridge is played twice weekly at the Mower County Senior Center in Austin, both sessions starting at 11:30 a.m. We’re always looking for new players. This week, four and a half tables played both Tuesday and Wednesday. An Albert Lea team led in points on Tuesday, and Mason City teams took Wednesday’s top points. […] The post In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Library to present program on Minnesota’s ‘hooded history’
The Albert Lea Public Library invites the public to Bring Your Own Lunch and Learn on Thursday with the program, “Minnesota’s Hooded History: The Ku Klux Klan in 1920s Minnesota” with Nancy Vaillancourt, a local historian and librarian. Vaillancourt has spent years researching the presence of the Ku Klux Klan in southeast Minnesota. Attend the […] The post Library to present program on Minnesota’s ‘hooded history’ appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
A peek into history: Youth learn of early America at Big Island Rendezvous Education Days
The 38th annual Big Island Rendezvous & Festival began Thursday morning with students from area schools visiting the historical reenactment and spending the day learning about the past. Many different schools were represented at this event. A few of them included Owatonna Middle School, Medford Public School, Pacelli Catholic School in Austin and even local homeschool groups. The students were primarily middle schoolers. However, homeschool groups had children of all ages, including infants. The post A peek into history: Youth learn of early America at Big Island Rendezvous Education Days appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Home EXPO event to educate community on home buying and building processes in the area
By Ayanna Eckblad Potential homebuyers and people thinking about remodeling or building their home are invited on Wednesday to the Home EXPO event hosted by Arcadian Bank. Many local businesses are partnering for the event, such as realtors, insurance companies, construction companies and others, with the goal of teaching people about the process of buying […] The post Home EXPO event to educate community on home buying and building processes in the area appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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