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Community invited to Juneteenth event
The Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau invites the community to their second Annual Juneteenth Celebration, a joyous and educational event recognizing Freedom Day. This year’s celebration will be held on June 19 at 201 Broadway Ave S., Albert Lea, MN 56007, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, […] The post Community invited to Juneteenth event appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Tires slashed, shot fired and other reports
Police received a report at 4:18 p.m. Wednesday of tires slashed on a vehicle and a shot that was fired at 1113 S. Newton Ave. 1 cited for assault, disorderly conduct Police cited one individual for fifth-degree assault and disorderly conduct at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday at 404 Fountain St. The name was not listed on […] The post Tires slashed, shot fired and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea athlete becomes top high female sporting clay shooter in the state
Three Albert Lea athletes competed in the Minnesota 5-Stand and Sporting Clay Championships this weekend in Marshall The post Albert Lea athlete becomes top high female sporting clay shooter in the state appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
APS board approves sanctioning boys volleyball
The Austin Public Schools Board on Monday night unanimously approved making boys volleyball an official sport after it has been operating as a club team the last few years. The move comes just over a year after the Minnesota State High School League approved sanctioning boys volleyball, which will be played in the spring. Austin’s […] The post APS board approves sanctioning boys volleyball appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Library to present ‘Bizarre history of Minnesota’
Researcher and author Chad Lewis will showcase more than 100 bizarre newspaper stories from Minnesota on at noon Thursday at City Hall, 221 E. Clark St. Travel back through time to the early days of the state when it was filled with strange deaths, ghosts, sea serpents, peculiar people, medical anomalies, oddities, psychic phenomena and […] The post Library to present ‘Bizarre history of Minnesota’ appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Workforce Development one of nine organizations to receive funding to train underrepresented workers for clean energy careers
An organization with Austin connections is one of several Minnesota organizations that have received grants to build career pathways in clean energy careers for those in underrepresented communities. Workforce Development, based in Rochester and with satellite offices in nine areas of southeast Minnesota including Austin, was one of nine organizations to receive part of $2.7 […] The post Workforce Development one of nine organizations to receive funding to train underrepresented workers for clean energy careers appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin Public Schools approves application for girl’s hockey co-op with Lyle
APS Board approves application for Girls Hockey Co-Op with Lyle. (ABC 6 News) – During a meeting on Monday, Austin Public Schools approved an application for a cooperative sponsorship with Lyle Public School to allow girls to play hockey in high school. This decision comes after Austin Packer Girls...
Tigers boys’ track and field athletes compete at state
Although the Tigers were unable to score points at the state meet, they competed very well and proved up to the challenge. Alex Palmer finished 11th out of 18 competitors in the pole vault with a performance of 13′ 00″. The 4x800m relay team of Ben Schulz, Andrew Tscholl, Noah McGaffey and Isaiah McGaffey finished […] The post Tigers boys’ track and field athletes compete at state appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
People flock to downtown Albert Lea for Eddie Cochran car show
Saturday marked the culmination of the annual Eddie Cochran Car Show and Music Festival. Hundreds turned out to check out the classic cars, enjoy food, listen to music during the annual show and to take part in a car cruise. Eddie Cochran was a musician and performer born in Albert Lea in 1938. During his […] The post People flock to downtown Albert Lea for Eddie Cochran car show appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Convictions: May 27-June 3
— Hpa Bla, 62, Austin, was sentenced to 10 years supervised probation and fined $50 for felony second degree criminal sexual conduct-contact with victim under 14, actor more than 36 months older. He must follow several conditions —George Admil Langstaff, 51, Austin, was sentenced to two years supervised probation for felony fifth degree drugs possession. […] The post Convictions: May 27-June 3 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Man reportedly robbed in home invasion, guns stolen and other reports
Police received a report at 3:27 p.m. Tuesday of an individual who was robbed by two males wearing masks at 2403 Esquire Ave. Guns and ammunition were reported stolen, and the individual was reportedly tied up and put in a closet. 1 cited for DWI Police cited Dylan Michael Espinosa, 28, for fourth-degree driving […] The post Man reportedly robbed in home invasion, guns stolen and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Free airplane rides for youth Saturday
On Saturday, youth ages 8 to 17 can take to the skies in a general aviation airplane. Members of EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Vintage Chapter #13 will host a Young Eagles Flight Rally from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Albert Lea Municipal Airport. Volunteer pilots will give free airplane rides to youth ages 8 […] The post Free airplane rides for youth Saturday appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
New state program addressing staffing shortage for Freeborn County Sheriff's Office
ALBERT LEA, Minn. - The state of Minnesota launched the new Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training Program (ICPOET) Grant Program to support law enforcement agencies struggling to become fully staffed. ICPOET will pay for police schooling for college graduates who already have two or four year degrees. The...
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