Theft by fraud and other reports A 'cherished tradition' returns to Albert Lea this summer Man arrested for DWI and other reports Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation announces next president and CEO Patrick “Pat” Raymond Bergen Breaking the silence: Navigating resources Sports Memories: Minehart holding tryouts for baseball team Thursdays on Fountain to kick off May 29 Letter: A great first 100 days Standout Student: Nevaeh Wacholz Albert Lea business owners and residents react to construction of new oat mill processing plant 'I don’t feel so trapped inside': Organizations come together to provide ramp for Albert Lea woman C-SPAN honors Albert Lea student video documentary winners Albert Lea community speaks out for detained college students Albert Lea parents voice frustrations over school's handling of children receiving death threats Guest column: Planting seeds for prosperity Semi jackknifes on I-35 north of Albert Lea Parents speak out about concerns at Albert Lea school Senate Report: Misplaced priorities at the Minnesota Capitol Administrator’s Corner: Halverson students show commitment to learning, community Klobuchar visits Albert Lea during rural economy tour, learns about oat farming from Green Acres Milling owners Editorial: Don’t be afraid to make the first call for help Suspect in Albert Lea shooting makes first court appearance Fraud is a focus for Minnesota lawmakers this year. Here are measures they’re pitching to fix it Guest column: Mental health is workforce health: Reflecting on the forum, work ahead Student parents may lose financial support under Minnesota House higher education budget Tagged walleye caught only two hours into Walleye Weekend, could be worth $43,000 Minnesotans, lawmakers in St. Paul protest federal cuts to disability funding Memories: Experiences of country school students Truck fire and other reports ALC educator named Albert Lea’s Teacher of the Year Chamber executive director moving to Branson Council approves contract for downtown bathrooms Daniel E. O’Leary A divided Legislature looks for compromises as Minnesota session turns toward finish Machine shed broken into and other reports UPDATE: Albert Lea Police share new details after fatal fall from building Albert Lea City Council votes to remove former Broadway Theater building Albert Lea students make memories at annual promenade Albert Lea Police Department seeking public help in vandalism investigation Albert Lea Area Schools exploring potential $2 million budget cut Albert Lea man dead after apparent fall from building Area sees hail, rain from storm but largely avoids the worst Protestors in Albert Lea say "hands off our students" Albert Lea boys’ tennis sees growth against Red Wing Man arrested after gunshots fired in Albert Lea Albert Lea man sentenced to more than 6 years in prison for selling meth to informant Albert Lea to host 2025 Cinco de Mayo celebration May 2 Albert Lea care organization involved in maltreatment investigation - ABC 6 News Albert Lea High School to bring classic fairy tale to the stage in spring play Shots fired investigation in Albert Lea Suspect arrested following reports of gunshots in Albert Lea Plans for new ALDI in Albert Lea takes a step forward - ABC 6 News Albert Lea takes down Century Al Batt: Spring comes from a long line of winters Cinco de Mayo celebration coming to Albert Lea next Friday Albert Lea School Board narrows search for next superintendent Albert Lea baseball beats Century Court dispositions: March 11-14, 2025 Update: Interstate 90 reopens; National Guard assists in emergency response Court dispositions: March 6-11, 2025 Albert Lea police investigating apparent fall from building that kills 1 After 25 years, beloved children’s librarian retiring DFLers hosting rally in Albert Lea to support veterans Court dispositions: Feb. 24-28, 2025 Owner and employee of Albert Lea plumbing company face multiple gun charges Longtime children’s librarian to retire next month in Albert Lea Albert Lea approves removal of four hazardous buildings Albert Lea superintendent position search down to final two candidates Indoor camp-style fire leads to house fire in Albert Lea Albert Lea Public Library upgrading systems to ‘enhance online and in-person experience’ Dennis Harold Thisius Albert Lea school board votes to offer job to St. James superintendent Albert Lea narrows search for next superintendent with Wednesday interviews Stolen truck recovered and other reports Albert Lea school board selects 2 finalists to move forward in superintendent search Longtime children’s librarian to retire next month in Albert Lea Dana Waltz Albert Lea to hold event for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Albert Lea Fire Rescue called to house fire on Thursday Letter: Americans have banded together in times before Albert Lea Police investigate apparent fatal fall from building Winter storm prompts Minnesota National Guard to open Albert Lea Armory Albert Lea School Board selects next superintendent Albert Lea Police Department seeking public help in vandalism investigation Gwen Kay Borst Obituary January 7, 2025 Man seemingly falls to his death Monday morning from an Albert Lea apartment building Albert Lea transplant recognized as Citizen of the Year Albert Lea’s public safety director shares his lifelong career in law enforcement Albert Lea Recreation Office to temporarily move to City Garage Albert Lea School Board selects next superintendent City proposes removal of 4 hazardous structures, including former Broadway Theater Albert Lea Police offering reward for information in act of vandalism Multiple crashes near Albert Lea due to poor road conditions Albert Lea Public Safety Director to retire after nearly 3 decades Albert Lea High School releases 1st semester honor rolls Albert Lea mother says her son was assaulted, threatened by other students; demands accountability 5 semifinalists named for Albert Lea superintendent position; 1 withdraws for another job Albert Lea’s Big Freeze returns this weekend Albert Lea sees lowest crime rate since 2018