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1 arrested for drugs, fleeing police and other reports
Police arrested Joseph Edward Katra, 29, for fifth-degree drug possession and fleeing on foot at 1:04 a.m. Sunday at 130 W. College. He was also trespassed from the bar. Semi fire reported A semi trailer carrying meat was reported on fire at 8:39 p.m. Friday on Interstate 90 near Albert Lea. Juvenile cited for marijuana, […] The post 1 arrested for drugs, fleeing police and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Court dispositions: May 2-16, 2024
Freeborn County District Court May 2 David Allen Villerreal, 41, 1034 Dunham St., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280. Joel Rae Howard Stenseth, 34, 1632 Massee St., Albert Lea. Count 1: Game and fish – Wanton Waste – big, small or upland game – misdemeanor. Wildlife restitution $350. Fees $230. […] The post Court dispositions: May 2-16, 2024 appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
38th annual Big Island Rendezvous & Festival this weekend
The Big Island Rendezvous & Festival is back for its 38th year, bringing history to life with exciting new acts and beloved returning performers on Saturday and Sunday. A celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, music, and culture, this family-friendly event will be held at Bancroft Bay Park in Albert Lea. This year’s festival will feature first-time […] The post 38th annual Big Island Rendezvous & Festival this weekend appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
‘Kept me laughing’: ACT begins 2024-25 season with comedy farce
The 59th season of Albert Lea Community Theater will kick off Thursday at the opening night of their latest production, “Drinking Habits.” The post ‘Kept me laughing’: ACT begins 2024-25 season with comedy farce appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Northwood friends preserve vintage snowmobile, give it back to original owner
This year marked a special milestone for the company Polaris. The Minnesota-based outdoor vehicle giant has been in business for 70 years and celebrated the occasion with an event in mid-August. At the event, longtime Northwood residents Kenny Stambaugh and Tom Stevens gifted a famous snowmobile, a 1994 Polaris XCR Special, to its original owner, three-time International 500 Snowmobile Race winner Jack Struthers. The post Northwood friends preserve vintage snowmobile, give it back to original owner appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
TCU football falls on last-minute touchdown to Albert Lea
Friday night, the Tri-City United football team made the trip to Albert Lea to take on the Tigers in a divisional showdown. The Titans led almost the entire game and got good contributions on both sides of the ball all night, but a Tiger touchdown with 45 seconds to go gave them a lead they would hold until the final horn sounded, defeating TCU 27-19. “This game was a gut punch to lose after leading most of the game,” said Titan head coach Matt Collins....
School board approves preliminary decrease in levy
The Albert Lea school board on Monday approved the certification of the proposed levy to be paid in 2025, which includes an overall levy decrease of $232,000. After hearing numbers presented during the school board meeting, school board directors approved a $651,572 preliminary decrease — or 9.24% — in the general fund levy and a […] The post School board approves preliminary decrease in levy appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Steele County farm hosts Barnyard Treasures Fall Festival, draws large crowds on beautiful day
On a beautiful, sunny and unseasonably warm fall day, a local entrepreneur known for selling custom, handmade signs at farmers markets across the region welcomed a dozen vendors to her rural Steele County farm near New Richland. Dawn Raatz of Barnyard Treasures hosted her second annual Fall Festival, but this year’s event was dramatically larger than last year’s which only drew four vendors. Yet even last year, attendance wasn’t bad with 100 to 150 customers across two days. ...
Panthers lose at home on Homecoming, win against Blossoms in special afternoon game
NRHEG celebrated its Homecoming last week, and the Panthers volleyball team played in a special afternoon game at Blooming Prairie against the Awesome Blossoms Thursday. The Panthers first played at their gym against the Jordan Jaguars on Monday night, and the atmosphere was electric, as it was the Panthers’ first home sporting event of the week. Things did not go the Panthers way, though, as they lost to the Jaguars 3-0. ...
Kwik Trip introduces electric vehicle charging program
Kwik Trip has announced that the company is adding a new fuel offering to a strategic number of its stores across the Midwest. The Kwik Charge program will provide direct current fast chargers (DCFC’s) to guests traveling throughout the region. This program will provide a reliable, guest-focused experience creating new expectations for how electric vehicle […] The post Kwik Trip introduces electric vehicle charging program appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Steele County Public Health Hosting Drive-Thru COVID/Flu Shot Clinics
Don’t miss out on the chance to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu and COVID-19. If you haven’t signed up for one of Steele County Public Health's upcoming clinic dates, now is the perfect time to do it. Steele County Public Health is hosting drive-thru...
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