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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...