Makenna Oudekerk launches a three-pointer in the Albert Lea girls’ basketball game with United South Central Thursday night.

Cora Sauer of Lake Mills comes up against two St. Ansgar players Thursday at home. The Bulldogs won 55-47. Julie Helgeson/For ...

A former judge and criminal investigator landed an assignment Friday as the first Director of Program Integrity in state ...

Lane Helgeland of Lake Mills shoots the ball Thursday against St. Ansgar. Lake Mills won the game 67-57. Photo courtesy Julie ...

A community task force is exploring feedback from students, staff, families and community members regarding how to ...

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners next week will vote to accept the resignation of County Assessor Rich Heffner, who has announced he will be moving to New York with his family after the new ...

Albert Lea needs 300 more units to meet local housing needs. Both the north and south industrials parks are nearly out of ...

SMART Transit in Albert Lea has announced service changes across its area footprint for 2026 on Thursday. There will be minor ...

The Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced adjustments to the annual Holiday Bazaar scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in downtown Albert Lea.

This past Thursday was the annual All Service Club Christmas Luncheon at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Members of the ...

Airlines haven’t helped. It’s hard to feel glamorous when you’re herded through security in your socks, holding your belt in ...

This time of year, more than any other, is filled with traditions. There are just certain things we do each year that I’ve ...