23+ hour, 58+ min ago   (521+ words) The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce is kicking off a fall focused on leadership, community engagement and creating opportunities for residents to play an active role in the future of Freeborn County. The program has also been redesigned to…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (726+ words) It’s a pretty rare occurrence for someone to know exactly what they want to do from a young age and then continue to have a passion for it throughout their adult life. But for pilot Jim Hanson, this is exactly…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (545+ words) School started this week, which means I officially have a seventh grader, a 10th grader and a senior. I’m choosing to focus on other things because I’m not emotionally prepared to discuss the fact that I have a senior. I mean…...

5+ day, 47+ min ago   (130+ words) Members of the Glenville American Legion Riders Chapter 264 on July 10 received a National American Legion award for their achievements in the preparation and accomplishment of the 2026 Nation of Patriots Flag Tour, according to a press release. The award they received…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (26+ words) Albert Lea Tribune School kicks off in Albert Lea Albert Lea Area Schools students began a new year on Wednesday....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (144+ words) Canadian-based Switzer-CARTY Transportation Services Inc. announced earlier this month it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Agnes Corporation and its group of operating subsidiaries, including Albert Lea Bus Co. and the bus companies for Alden-Conger and Glenville-Emmons schools....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (698+ words) Albert Lea school board Chairman Dave Klatt gave a summary of Superintendent Steve Heil’s first annual evaluation on Monday during the regular school board meeting. The board went into closed session for the review July 20. Klatt described Heil as approachable…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (153+ words) Albert Lea Tribune Letter: What’s the holdup with the reopening of the Glenville post office? Who is holding up the opening of the post office — the USPS or the owner? Why can’t the back door be used for the entrance?...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (562+ words) It’s not going to be too long now before student-athletes return to the courts and fields, as well as the classroom, for another year of competition. Already, you might have seen these students out holding captain’s practices or impromptu get-togethers…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (110+ words) Albert Lea Tribune Funds granted to Conger project Alden Area Community Foundation has been granting out funds to keep not only Alden strong but the nearby, and many times connected, community of Conger as well. Construction updates: Work on 14th Street…...