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Coffee with a Cop event to start this week at museum
The Freeborn County Historical Museum will host Coffee with a Cop at 10 a.m. Thursday. Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the community members they serve together — over coffee — to discuss issues and learn more about each other. The event will be hosted by Albert Lea Police Sgt. Jason Taylor. The […] The post Coffee with a Cop event to start this week at museum appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Proposed Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment draws rival crowds to Capitol for crucial votes
ST. PAUL — Impassioned supporters and opponents of a far-reaching Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution flocked to the State Capitol on Monday ahead of crucial votes aimed at putting it on the 2026 ballot. The post Proposed Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment draws rival crowds to Capitol for crucial votes appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Northern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmers
Minnesotans were out in force to see the northern lights this weekend. But at the same time, several farmers were sitting frustrated in their fields as the powerful geomagnetic solar storms interfered with GPS in their planters and tractors. 404 Media first reported about the disruptions. The post Northern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmers appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea teacher 1 of 6 finalists for Presidential Award for Excellence
The Minnesota Department of Education announced Albert Lea teacher Mark Nechanicky was named as a finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Nechanicky teaches fourth grade at Lakeview Elementary School. The award is the nation’s highest honor for U.S. K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or computer science teachers. The award […] The post Albert Lea teacher 1 of 6 finalists for Presidential Award for Excellence appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Legislature prepares to go down to the wire as Minnesota session wraps up
Minnesota lawmakers are primed to extract every last minute of their allowed time at the Capitol as they strive to end the election-year session with deals on construction projects, cannabis market implementation, rideshare standards and more. The post Legislature prepares to go down to the wire as Minnesota session wraps up appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Update: Air quality alert extended
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended the air quality alert for southern Minnesota. The alert remains in effect until 11 p.m. Monday. The affected area includes the Twin Cities metro, Albert Lea, Marshall, Worthington, Rochester, Winona, Mankato and the tribal nation of Prairie Island. Heavy smoke will linger across southern Minnesota and the Twin […] The post Update: Air quality alert extended appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Minnesota unfurls new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday
ST. PAUL — Minnesota officially unfurled its new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday on statehood day. The new flag and accompanying state seal were adopted to replace an old design that Native Americans said reminded them of painful memories of conquest and displacement. The new symbols eliminate an old state seal […] The post Minnesota unfurls new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Riverland graduation: Students demonstrate stories of hope and resilience
AUSTIN — Friday night’s 83rd Riverland Community College commencement held a number of powerful moments, but among the more powerful moment’s was President Dr. Kat Linaker’s demonstration of the graduate’s achievements. Going down a list, Linaker asked students to stand when they met the criteria requested by RCC’s first-year president in a list of questions. […] The post Riverland graduation: Students demonstrate stories of hope and resilience appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Students collect almost 800 pounds of pop tabs at Alden-Conger
ALDEN — Students and teachers on Friday assembled in the Alden-Conger School gymnasium for a special announcement before classes started for the day. The post Students collect almost 800 pounds of pop tabs at Alden-Conger appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Sports Memories: A little hardball history
On a warm late afternoon when you drive near the west end of Clark Street in Albert Lea you often get the aroma of a hamburger cooking in the air. There must be a baseball game being played at Hayek Park. The post Sports Memories: A little hardball history appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea pastor called to lead church in Worthington/Adrian area
The district superintendent of the Southern Prairie District of the United Methodist Church, Minnesota annual conference, has announced that it is the intention of Bishop Lanette Plambeck and the cabinet of the Minnesota annual conference to appoint John Mitchem, who currently serves at United Methodist Church in Albert Lea, to be pastor of First United […] The post Albert Lea pastor called to lead church in Worthington/Adrian area appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Local musician performs at the Ordway for Book Awards
Local performing artist Elisha Marin introduced his music to a new audience at The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in downtown St. Paul on Tuesday night as the musical talent for the 36th annual Minnesota Book Awards. Marin, an Albert Lea native, played to an audience of over a thousand people in a house […] The post Local musician performs at the Ordway for Book Awards appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Full Draw Archery Club 3-D Outdoor Shoot slated
Full Draw Archery Club will host a 3-D outdoor shoot. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on June 1 at White Woods County Park, one mile south of Twin Lakes on U.S. Highway 69. Those who wish to shoot must register by 5 p.m. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers, $5 for youth ages […] The post Full Draw Archery Club 3-D Outdoor Shoot slated appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Lecture series to focus on beekeeping
The Dorothy Godtland Lecture Series at the Albert Lea Art Center on May 23 will focus on the “Art of Beekeeping” by Albert Lea resident and avid beekeeper Paul Hanson. Hanson has been a beekeeper since 1985 and has been a member of the Albert Lea Audubon Society for many years. The event, which is […] The post Lecture series to focus on beekeeping appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Across the Pastor’s Desk: God sees us with motherly love
Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate this holiday. While it’s a secular holiday, churches often make a point to recognize mothers, if for no other reason than it always falls on a Sunday! The post Across the Pastor’s Desk: God sees us with motherly love appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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