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Court dispositions: March 8, 2024
Freeborn County District Court March 8 Jose Guadalupe Garza Jr., 52, 940 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Criminal damage to property – first-degree felony. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections – Adult MN Correctional Facility-St. Cloud for 15 months. Supervised probation for two years. Restitution $1,000. Fees $155. Brian James Phillips, 44, 105 13th St., […] The post Court dispositions: March 8, 2024 appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Watershed District officials highlight need for Bancroft Bay dredging
Shell Rock River Watershed District leaders laid out their case for dredging Bancroft Bay on Thursday in a community meeting and urged residents to contact state Department of Natural Resources officials to emphasize the importance of the project locally. The meeting took place as the district seeks to obtain its permit from the DNR for […] The post Watershed District officials highlight need for Bancroft Bay dredging appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
A community gem restored: With restoration work complete, Itasca Rock Garden opens for public tours
Tucked away northwest of Albert Lea, the Itasca Rock Garden since its creation has been a marvel for residents and visitors alike. In June, after work by conservators with the Wisconsin-based Kohler Foundation, as well as volunteer gardeners with the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library and Village, the rock garden was expected to reopen to […] The post A community gem restored: With restoration work complete, Itasca Rock Garden opens for public tours appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Lake Mills Bandshell Park Flood Repairs Discussed
The Lake Mills City Council is looking to make some repairs to the Bandshell Park after recent flooding according to City Clerk Diane Price. The miniature golf course has become very popular and did not sustain much damage after the heavy rains. The question is when the project to create a better drainage system will begin.
Forest City Schools Move Forward with Projects
The Forest City Community School District is moving forward with summer projects and making an effort to even further improve the experience for students, faculty, staff, parents, and patrons of the district. Forest City Community Schools Superintendent Darwin Lehmann recently met with the school board to review the ideas and...
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