Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse from south Minneapolis and a U.S. citizen, was fatally shot by federal officers ...

Albert Lea Rotary recently gave $2,500 in scholarships to area students. Don't miss the news!Sign up so you never miss a headline.

Albert Lea Area Schools announced Friday that Lynn Rothmeier has been named the recipient of the Minnesota State High School ...

Charges were filed Friday against a 28-year-old man who allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted a 7-year-old girl from ...

The Big Island Rendezvous & Festival invites the community to support historical education at its upcoming fundraiser Feb 6 ...

There is absolutely no doubt that we are living through a truly trying period in our nation’s history. In fact, it’s ...

The Albert Lea Salvation Army welcomed in 2026 with a celebration of one of the most successful red kettle campaigns of the ...

As part of a membership for something, I received free access to a streaming platform. I’m not a big television watcher, but ...

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will host a public input meeting Feb. 12 for landowners and hunters to weigh-in on ...

Albert Lea defeated Red Wing 87-65.

America is at a tipping point and it’s time to act.

An Albert Lea man was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison last week for possession of child pornography. George Vicuna, 29, ...