Gary Trebil, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Facing a hazy economic outlook, Minnesota legislative leaders are turning to budget cuts to stave off potential shortfalls ...

The Albert Lea school board voted unanimously Monday to offer the job of the district’s next superintendent to current St. James Superintendent Steve Heil. After stepping out into the hall to call ...

Julie Ann Stadheim, 72, of Albert Lea passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025 after being diagnosed with Cerebral Amyloid ...

Albert Lean Ruth Olson never thought she would feel trapped inside her own home.  But for a time, that’s exactly how she says she felt — unable to leave her house, even to attend medical appointments ...

The Albert Lea Public Library is starting a books-by-mail service for residents of Albert Lea and the rest of Freeborn County. This service will bring the library to those unable to visit in person ...

Police cited one juvenile for disorderly conduct after receiving more than one report of a student at Southwest Middle School who reportedly had a gun. A message from Principal Tyler Johnson sent out ...

Hailey Deming signed her letter of intent with St. Thomas University Monday morning, where she will join the swimming and ...

This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled almost half of food shelf orders from Minnesota farmers under the ...

Union workers rallied in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday days after an international graduate student was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Crunch time has arrived at the Minnesota Capitol as the Legislature puts thousands of bills through a funnel, including ...

Don’t hold your breath, Ted. Mr. Hinnenkamp hoping Ms. Bennett will come to the defense of anyone who is not a card-carrying ...