North Iowa groups reap benefits of fundraiser Jul 24, 2008
More than 15,000 pounds of food was donated to the food bank through the Lets Fill the Truck disaster relief campaign that took place in Albert Lea and Austin, Minn ... The fundraiser took place July 18 in Austin and Albert Lea, Minn. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Starbucks announces more Minnesota closings Jul 19, 2008
Albert Lea (2221 E. Main Frontage Road). Blaine (599 Northtown Drive NE and 2331 108th Lane NE). (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Obituary: Margaret A. Monnie Jul 16, 2008
Donations may be made in her memory to her favorite cancer charity: Lance Armstrong Foundation, National Mail Processing Center, P. O. Box 6003, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6603. Loading commenting interface. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Starbucks to close 7 Minnesota stores Jul 15, 2008
Employees at the Starbucks stores in Albert Lea, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Red Wing, Rochester and two stores in Coon Rapids have been notified that their stores will close by the end of the month, the Seattle-based coffee chain said in a press release Friday. Additional closings will continue through the first half of 2009. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Preview Briefs Jul 14, 2008
Tickets are available at Hy-Vee, the B&J Bar and Grill and The Hardy Geranium in Austin, and Tone Music in Albert Lea ... Tickets are available at the American Legion in Albert Lea. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Analysis: WAPS district spent $130,000 in legal fees since 2006 Jul 6, 2008
Albert Lea School District, with a 2007 student population of 3,508, according to the Minnesota Department of Education, was billed 19,294 by law firms. St. Charles School District, which had an enrollment of 1,082 in 2007 more than a third less than WAPS 3,692 students budgeted only 2,300 for legal invoices over the same time period. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Rising Waters and Fears of Worse... Jun 14, 2008
Another person was rescued from a nearby vehicle in the town of Albert Lea. (AP) A view of downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa shows widespread flooding, Thursday, June 12, 2008. (The Drudge Report)
Cedar Rapids struggles to endure historic flood... Jun 14, 2008
Another person was rescued from a nearby vehicle in the town of Albert Lea. In Des Moines, officials said they were urging residents to evacuate more than 200 homes north of downtown because of concerns that the Des Moines River would top a nearby levee. (The Drudge Report)
Iowa Scouts praised for heroism in deadly tornado Jun 14, 2008
Josh Funk, Associated Press. Friday, June 13, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Flood warnings issued in Austin area Jun 12, 2008
A flood warning for urban areas and small streams was issued as far west as Freeborn County in south-central Minnesota, including the city of Albert Lea. An estimated 3 to 5 inches of rain had fallen across the southeast part of the county by early today, mainly east of a line from Mansfield to Albert Lea and Hollandale, and some roads were reported washed out across the southern part of the county ... 65 near Albert Lea shortly after midnight. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Veto of wind energy proposal ‘disappointing’ May 31, 2008
Robin Brown, DFL-Albert Lea; and Rep ... I was disappointed that we were unable to reinstate the wind energy production tax revenue during this session, said Brown, the wife of the Grand Meadow superintendent and an on-leave Albert Lea teacher. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Housing task force agrees on fee schedule May 31, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The rental housing task force gave its informal approval Thursday of a second proposed rental housing fee schedule, formulated by city staff, which would go hand-in-hand with a new rental housing ordinance if it is approved by the Albert Lea City Council ... Albert Lea Fire Chief and Building Inspector Paul Stieler discussed the five different categories with task force members present. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Good Sam investigation continues May 31, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The investigation by the Albert Lea Police Department and the Freeborn County Sheriff s Office into alleged abuse at the Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea is almost completed, Police Chief Dwaine Winkels said Thursday ... The complaint was received from the Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea and through the mandated reporting process. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Funding system still leaves district in a bind May 31, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The Albert Lea school board Thursday morning debated the issue of transferring money from the capital fund to the operating fund to cover any budget shortfalls in the coming school year ... The Albert Lea School District could transfer up to 190,000 in one-time money for the 2008-09 budget. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Senator Dick Day campaigns in Albert Lea May 30, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... He said he has made it a goal to knock on the door of every business in Albert Lea sometime before the September primary and is making plans for some other stops in Albert Lea as well ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
‘Power of Purse’ luncheon raises funds for United Way Foundation May 28, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Former Albert Lea Tribune reporter and columnist Lois West Duffy, the featured speaker, invited those in attendance to put the power of the purse to work, making a difference for the community long-term through the United Way Foundation ... For information about the United Way Foundation, contact the United Way office at 373-8670 or 341 S Broadway, Albert Lea. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
City looks at ways to inspect tattoo businesses May 27, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... After receiving four complaint calls about one tattoo artist in town, the Albert Lea City Council will vote Tuesday on designating the city s inspection department as the City Health Office so that all tattoo establishments can be inspected to make sure they comply with city ordinances ... Albert Lea City Manager Victoria Simonsen said during the last few weeks she has received complaints ranging from people having names spelled wrong on their tattoos to people getting... (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Panthers end Tigers year May 27, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The Albert Lea baseball team lost both its games in the Class 3A Section 1 playoffs Saturday in Rochester to end its season ... Albert Lea had the bases loaded at one point in the game, but failed to get more than one run to score. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Prep schedule for Tuesday May 27, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Albert Lea at Bellwood Oaks, Section 1AAA Tournament ... Albert Lea at Cannon Golf Club, Section 1AAA Tournament. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Tigers make progress in Big Nine May 25, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... FARIBAULT The top of the Big Nine Conference might look like the summit of Mount McKinley right now for the Albert Lea track teams, but they both took the all important first step Friday at the conference championship meet in Faribault ... 68 to grab 14 points for Albert Lea. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Five Tigers earn conference recognition May 25, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The Albert Lea baseball and softball teams had a total of five players earn conference awards ... Kortan was also the starting shortstop for Albert Lea while Tippett saw time at shortstop and in left field. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Albert Lea girls’ golf advances to second day May 25, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Albert Lea girls golf advances to second day ... The Albert Lea girls golf team advanced to the second day of the Section 1AAA tournament Thursday by placing eighth with team score of 380 at Cannon Golf Club in Cannon Falls. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Prep schedule for May 27 through May 31 May 25, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Albert Lea at Bellwood Oaks, Section 1AAA Tournament ... Albert Lea at Austin River Dawgs, 7:30 p.m.. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Hormel Institute hosts bioscience conference May 24, 2008
Dr. Zigang Dong, executive director of the Hormel Institute and associate director Dr. Ann Bode talk with Michael Lee of Daisy Blue Naturals of Albert Lea and another attendee Thursday at the Growing Bio in southern Minnesota conference at the Holiday Inn. Eric Johnson. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Austin boys take sixth, girls take 10th at Big Nine track and field meet May 24, 2008
The Austin Daily Herald: The Newspaper That Cares About Austin. Questions, comments or feedback about the website. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Environment had successes in St. Paul May 24, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Though this year s state legislative session had several major environmental successes, there s still a long way to go to help make Minnesota a more clean energy-friendly state, said John Tuma with the Minnesota Environmental Partnership, during a stop in Albert Lea Thursday ... For Albert Lea, some of the most important funding that was approved will go toward helping the cleanup at the former North Edgewater Park Landfill. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
A.L. area gears up for Memorial Day May 24, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Memorial Day 2008 will be observed with special programs at area cemeteries with several parades, prayer services, speeches, special honors for deceased military veterans and family reunions and remembrances for deceased relatives and friends in Albert Lea and nearby communities ... Observances start at 7 a.m. at Lakewood Cemetery with graveside rites honoring Freemond Madson, namesake of Albert Lea s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 447. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Thunder adds six Minnesota players in draft May 23, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The Albert Lea Thunder drafted an eclectic mix of players from across the country Wednesday in the North American Hockey League draft, including a pair of dynamic goal scorers from the same team ... Albert Lea assistant coach Brian Murphy said that Thielen is a smart player who can contribute right away next season for the Thunder. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Tigers bats go silent in sections May 23, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The Albert Lea softball team opened the Section 1AAA playoffs with an 8-1 loss to Northfield in Austin Wednesday night ... No. 6 seeded Northfield staked itself to a 3-0 lead after the first inning and No. 11 seeded Albert Lea had a chance to climb back in the game in the sixth inning. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
City, county auction turns out prosperous May 23, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The joint city of Albert Lea and Freeborn County auction last week proved to be a huge success with good weather, a large number of registered bidders and almost 200,000 worth of sales ... According to an e-mail correspondence from Albert Lea Police Chief Dwaine Winkels to City Manager Victoria Simonsen, the city sold about 30,450 worth of items, including 17,000 in forfeited vehicles and another 9,500 in other city-owned vehicles. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Weekend Planner: Pancake breakfasts set May 23, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... It s a quiet weekend for planned activities in Albert Lea because of Memorial Day, but there are a few breakfasts and other activities on tap ... The junior and senior high art exhibit will be open at the Albert Lea Art Center from noon to 4 p.m.. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
John Marshall captures Big Nine title against Albert Lea May 22, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Rochester John Marshall clinched the Big Nine Conference championship in a doubleheader at home Tuesday against Albert Lea ... Albert Lea added a run in the seventh, but the Rockets bats were just too powerful. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
County jumps on energy saving bandwagon May 22, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... - Approved a request from Manchester for a sewage force main to bring the city s waste water to Albert Lea for treatment ... Local partners for this project would include county and Albert Lea engineers, law enforcement, the Minnesota State Patrol, emergency medical personnel, the county fire association and local schools. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Senate Republicans: Budget needs work May 22, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Another plus for the Albert Lea area is the budget agreement that includes a one-time straight funding infusion of 51 per student to school districts ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Prep Scores for May 20 May 22, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Rochester John Marshall 12, Albert Lea 7, Game 1 ... Rochester John Marshall 17, Albert Lea 2, Game 2. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Albert Lea girls’ golf places fourth in conference tournament May 21, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Albert Lea girls golf places fourth in conference tournament ... A home course advantage unfortunately proved an advantage for every team Monday at Green Lea Golf Course for the Albert Lea girls golf team. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Narnia books bring students together May 21, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... This was the case Saturday at the Cinema 7 theater in Albert Lea, where Sibley Elementary School first-grade teacher Peggy Bennett held a private showing of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for past and present students ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Citizen of the Year gives back to community May 21, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... For his years of giving back, Neale, of Albert Lea, is being recognized today as the District 241 Citizen of the Year with a reception at Salem Lutheran Church ... He is the president of the Golden K1 Kiwanis Club, treasurer of Hillcrest Cemetery Association, vice president of the Albert Lea Amateur Radio Club, works with the American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon and is one of Salmen Lutheran Church s congregational coordinators for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Semi rolls off I-35 ramp May 21, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The Albert Lea Police Department and Freeborn County Sheriff s Office assisted at the scene ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Prep schedule for May 20 and 21 May 21, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Albert Lea at Northfield, 5 p.m. ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
What’s the job outlook for college graduates? May 20, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... But in Albert Lea and Freeborn County how do graduates fare ... It s probably a mixed bag depending on what your degree is in, said Dan Dorman, executive director of Albert Lea Economic Development Agency. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
A.L. boys’ golf takes third May 20, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The scores have are in the 70s for the Albert Lea boys golf team at just the right time ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Pork producer to address Daybreakers Kiwanis Club May 20, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Steven Resler of Resler s Spots will address the group at 7 a.m. at the Day s Inn at 2301 E. Main St. in Albert Lea ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Steps can be taken to prevent foreclosure May 18, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Nationally there is a foreclosure crisis in the midst making a dent in the housing stock in Albert Lea ... Early intervention is key, said Adrienne Thorson, market president of American Bank in Albert Lea. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Tigers take on top team in conference May 18, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Having depth on a golf team typically translates into a benefit but the Albert Lea boys golf team has struggled with handling its depth ... The Tigers carded four scores in the 78-80 range, but their lowest score finished tied for sixth overall in the triangular match against the No. 3 ranked Class 3A Mankato West and Owatonna at Green Lea Golf Course in Albert Lea. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Tigers unable to score runs against Packers May 18, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... AUSTIN One day after getting blown away by Winona, the Albert Lea baseball team traveled to Austin Friday afternoon to renew its rivalry with the Packers and came away with two more in the loss column after falling 7-6 and 13-0 ... With a Hockinson run in the fifth Albert Lea pulled to within three at 7-4. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Prep schedule May 18, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Baseball: Albert Lea vs. Mankato West, 5 p.m. ... Softball: Albert Lea, Section Tournament. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Riverland adds wind turbine degree May 17, 2008
Austin Public Schools, in addition to Albert Lea Public Schools and Owatonna Senior High School, have been actively working with an alternative energy committee formed after the legislative grant was received last year, and wrote letters of support during the grant application process. (Austin superintendent) Candace Raskin was a wonderful support for us, Bowron said. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Landlords present their housing solution May 17, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The newly-formed Responsible Landlord Association of Albert Lea came forward Thursday during the second rental housing task force meeting with what it called a better solution through education to the rental housing situation in the city ... Local landlord Mike Carstens, who presented the proposal, said the new solution would help with the city s goal of protecting the public, health, safety and general welfare of the residents of Albert Lea who are living in rental... (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
BREAKING: David Montano to run for council May 17, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Albert Lea landlord David Monta o announced Friday he will run for the Albert Lea City Council Ward 5 seat this November ... I just want to be a voice for the citizens of Albert Lea, he said. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Weekend Planner: Bunny party, wine tasting, triathlon on tap for weekend May 16, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The junior and senior high art exhibit will be open at the Albert Lea Art Center from noon to 4 p.m. ... Tickets are 20 per person and available at Hy-Vee, Doyle s Hallmark, U.S. Bank and Good Samaritan Society-Albert Lea. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Albert Lea police to hold open house Saturday May 15, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... In recognition of National Police Officer Memorial Week, the Albert Lea Police Department will host its first-ever open house Saturday at the Freeborn County Government Center ... The open house will give citizens the chance to meet police officers including a SWAT officer and a bike patrol officer and see where they work, said Albert Lea Police Chief Dwaine Winkels. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Albert Lea Tigers trounce NRHEG May 15, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... NEW RICHLAND The Albert Lea baseball team (3-11) snapped its 11 game losing streak in dramatic fashion Tuesday night in New Richland with a dominate 12-3 win over New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva ... Although Albert Lea and New Richland sit only 30 miles apart this was the first regular season baseball game ever played between these two schools. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Watersheds to share resources for study May 15, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Water Watchdogs are not up and running yet for 2008 because, Henschel said, three of the watershed s lakes Pickerel, Fountain and Albert Lea lakes were put on the impaired waters list so the grant funding no longer applies to those lakes ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Albert Lea beats Austin in postal food drive May 15, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Though Albert Leans contributed less food last weekend during the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive than they have in recent years, they still contributed enough to beat out Austin s total collection for the second year in a row ... According to the results, Albert Leans contributed 10,051 pounds of food, and Austin raised 9,270 pounds of food. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
USC/A-C track takes titles again May 15, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
City unhappy with online video contract May 14, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... When the three-year contract to provide promotional videos for Albert Lea is over between the city and CGI Communications Inc., the city will probably not renew it, said Albert Lea Public Information Coordinator Teresa Kauffmann on Monday ... Albert Lea got involved with CGI Communications after it first received promotional materials for the company by mail in the city manager s office, Kauffmann said. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
A.L. City Council to seek compost agreement May 14, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The Albert Lea City Council voted Monday to seek a solution with Freeborn County regarding the compost site at the Albert Lea Transfer Station ... Last week, two Artspace representatives visited Albert Lea, toured four downtown buildings, met with members of the local art community and conducted a public forum to inform area residents of their mission. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Edgewater cleanup to start in Oct. May 14, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The cell will be built at the Albert Lea Transfer Station ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
House reported broken into May 13, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... A 4-year-old autistic boy was transported to Albert Lea Medical Center Sunday afternoon after possibly drinking some gasoline, according to reports ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Local JOBZ on track to pass 700 jobs May 13, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... The number of jobs in Freeborn County created by the Jobs Opportunity Building Zones program is expected to reach 700 by the end of 2008, according to an Albert Lea Economic Development Agency news release ... The program here is doing just what it s supposed to do, said Albert Lea Economic Development Agency Executive Director Dan Dorman. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Albert Lea Farmers Market opens Wednesday May 13, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... This will happen soon locally, as the 28th annual Albert Lea Farmers Market opens its season at 4 p.m. Wednesday ... The Albert Lea Farmers Market is Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Freeborn man has a 12-foot Goldy Gopher May 11, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... Dan Sorenson of Albert Lea carved a 7-foot Goldy Gopher, the mascot for the University of Minnesota, atop a 5-foot base, making the entire carving 12 feet high ... 2008 Albert Lea Tribune Inc. All rights reserved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Tribune close to launching new Web site May 11, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... In less than a month from now, the Albert Lea Tribune will be launching its updated Web site ... This will be the online community for people connected to Albert Lea and surrounding areas a place to come together. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
City Council plans to invite entities for Artspace effort May 11, 2008
The Albert Lea Tribune ... In response to the invitation by Artspace Projects Inc. to conduct an artist market survey in Albert Lea, the Albert Lea City Council indicated Thursday that during the next two weeks it would like to invite other stakeholders to pursue a partnership with the city as it continues on with this next phase of the project ... This includes entities like Freeborn County, the Albert Lea Economic Development Agency, the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce and the... (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
