33+ min ago  (342+ words) This weekend marks the return of the area community festivals in the cities around Albert Lea. Starting off the list is Morin Lake Days in Alden, which each year brings a weekend full of activities for both residents and visitors....

53+ min ago  (381+ words) Bishop William Barber was interviewed by Democracy Now's Amy Goodman after the May 17, 2026, Christian Nationalist taxpayer-funded nine hours or so prayer rally in Washington, D. C. Bishop Barber says there is nothing Christian about what he saw at this rally. Bishop Barber…...

4+ hour, 58+ min ago  (622+ words) NORTHWOOD " One of the first county fairs in the area kicked off Wednesday and will continue with shows, animals and fun for all throughout the rest of the week. The Worth County Fair in Northwood is an event that the…...

4+ hour, 53+ min ago  (656+ words) At the beginning of May, Brandon Wallace celebrated his 41st birthday. Among the festivities was an incredible surprise " news that he would soon be receiving a new kidney. About five years ago, Wallace began experiencing health problems including unusual fatigue, stomach…...

10+ hour, 43+ min ago  (655+ words) Fleet work nationwide feels more tangled these days, as fuel prices climb, finding drivers gets harder, deliveries face delays, and customers want faster results. Because falling behind isn't an option, companies now lean on tracking tools that reveal real-time details,…...

10+ hour, 13+ min ago  (1337+ words) Casey Amos Adams, 47, 209 S. Pearl St. , Albert Lea. Count 1: Disorderly conduct - Offensive/abusive/boisterous/noisy/obscene. Unsupervised probation for six months. Orlando Carrero, 45, 425 W. College St. , Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic - driving after revocation. Dismissed. Count 2: Traffic - driver involved fails to stop for…...

15+ hour, 18+ min ago  (157+ words) An Iowa man was injured Thursday afternoon after three vehicles traveling northbound on Interstate 35 collided near Albert Lea. Thomas Gene Anderson, 34, of Winnebago, Iowa, was taken by Mayo Ambulance to Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea for non-life threatening…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (35+ words) Albert Lea Tribune Wendy Gay Fodness passed away suddenly at the age of 67 at her home in Albert Lea. She will be missed by many. Details pending with Bonnerup Funeral Home....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (264+ words) Lake Mills entrepreneur wins 2nd place at the 2026 Entre FEST Pitch Competition Albert Lea Tribune Lake Mills entrepreneur wins 2nd place at the 2026 Entre FEST Pitch Competition Zack Smith of Lake Mills won second place at the 2026 Entre FEST Pitch Competition on…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (673+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " Minnesota's new flag has dismal support, trailing even President Donald Trump's lagging approval rating. Just a third of likely Minnesota voters approve of the new blue-and-white design adopted in 2024, while half are opposed. Another 20% are not sure if they…...