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Albert Lea 3rd of July Parade
(ABC 6 News) – The loud and festive parade was underway as many people packed the streets to see the show. It’s a yearly event they always look forward to. Over 60 organizations marched the streets of Albert Lea to celebrate a national holiday. “We’re talking to the...
County board approves interim moratorium on new cannabis businesses
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved an interim moratorium on new cannabis businesses within the county until Jan. 1. The vote came as the board considers zoning and operation of cannabis businesses in the county after the Minnesota Legislature legalized recreational use of marijuana and allowed new types of cannabis businesses to […] The post County board approves interim moratorium on new cannabis businesses appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
City of Owatonna Honored with 2024 ‘City of Excellence’ Award
The City of Owatonna has received the League of Minnesota Cities 2024 City of Excellence Award for the 5,000-29,999 population category at the League’s Annual Conference in Rochester. Owatonna was honored for its “Coptober Event Program.”. The Owatonna Police Department partnered with the Owatonna Public Library to organize...
Wind Down Wednesday, July 10
Wind Down Wednesday is once again taking place in downtown Albert Lea, Wednesday, July 10. The event takes place June-August, the second Wednesday of the month. The day offers a summer market and music festival, where the goal is a fun day for people to come shop for unique items, enjoy music, food, and awesome entertainment. Games and activities will be available for children at the Kid’s Zone.
Downtown Thursdays Continue in Owatonna (But Not This Week)
Downtown Thursdays in Owatonna are held the first Thursday of the month in the summer, but July will be different. The first Thursday in June, July, August, and September typically feature live music and more than 100 vendors, including food, crafts, and more. However in July, since the first Thursday...
New effort in Mower County to assist in recovering from flood damage
(ABC 6 News) — Officials in Mower County are collecting information from residents about damage to personal property from recent flooding in an attempt to help the state secure federal aid. Residents in the area are doubtful about the help however, particularly in Austin where flooding occurred in basements...
Amazi and Baldus recognized as 2024 Pillars of the Community
The latest pillars propping up the city of Austin have been announced. On Thursday night, during the city’s Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Fest, the 2024 Pillars of the Community were revealed and included Minnesota’s first female elected sheriff Terese Amazi and community leader and firefighter Jiles A. Baldus. Amazi began her 30-year career with […] The post Amazi and Baldus recognized as 2024 Pillars of the Community appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin Enhancement Group hosts Freedom Festival for Fourth of July
AUSTIN, Minn. - At Bandshell Community Park Fourth of July celebrations were in full swing as the Austin Enhancement group hosted their Freedom Festival. There was music and kid activities at the festival. Board Member Taylor Bliese says it's great to host these events. "It's great to come out together...
City of Owatonna Introduces New, Improved & Redesigned Website
The City of Owatonna website has been redesigned to change the appearance of the site and upgrade its functionality -- and you're invited to give it a try. The improved navigation offers more convenient options for frequently visited pages from the homepage and the fresh design aligns with the community-wide brand adopted last year. The site launched June 20.
Local 4-H student reports back from D.C. civics, leadership trip
From walking the halls of government to learning about good citizenship, Cody Shaw proudly represented Steele County in Washington, D.C. Shaw, an incoming senior at Owatonna High School, was one of 34 4-H students from Minnesota to be selected for Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), an annual 4-H program that unites students from around the country in Washington, D.C. to learn about leadership, civic engagement and the history of American government. ...
Cutting horses aim to improve lives of vets
Spectators at this year’s Cutting Horse Show in Owatonna will be treated to something that has never happened before. Military veterans with little to no experience with horses are being paired up with youth in the ring. It’s part of an effort by 7 Stars Ranch in Duluth to...
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.
United Way of Steele County, OTB want to address lack of gathering places for youth
Hangout spots have played an integral role in the social lives of American youth for decades. Arcades, shopping malls, drive-ins — if all these examples sound somewhat old-fashioned, perhaps it’s because these once-ubiquitous gathering places are a dying breed. As it works toward a solution for the lack of safe places for youth to gather, United Way of Steele County’s (UWSC) teen mental health action team has found a way...
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