Harriet Marlene Nelson, 92, of Rochester, formerly of Glenville, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on October 1 ...

Letter: Democrats refuse accountability Published 8:30 pm Friday, July 25, 2025 ...

The 33rd Midwest Regional Show Ski Tournament this weekend has been moved from Fountain Lake because of a no-wake restriction and will now take place in Sportsman’s Park in Waseca. Showtimes ...

One woman was arrested and two other suspects are still missing after a chase in a stolen vehicle that started in Albert Lea and ended in Clarks Grove Thursday night.

Lately I’ve been driving — a lot. I meet my parents halfway to give my kids some good old-fashioned summer at grandma and grandpa’s. It’s a five-hour round trip, but somehow it still ...

The city of Albert Lea on Friday announced its second cannabis retailer that is slated to come before the Albert Lea City Council for approval next month. Christopher Gracia, owner of Matchbox ...

Duplicate Bridge weekly winners Published 8:00 pm Friday, July 25, 2025 ...

Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson suffered a left hamstring strain during Thursday’s practice and will be held out for the time being, head coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday.

Area resident scores hole-in-one at Wedgewood Cove Published 4:31 pm Friday, July 25, 2025 ...

Out of a concern for the safety of students crossing U.S. Highway 69 to attend school, the Albert Lea School Board on Monday voted to provide temporary busing for up to two years for students who ...

The city of Twin Lakes is having major problems. We have an inept and corrupt mayor and City Council. We have outsiders running the town. One of the individuals had a lawsuit against the city, our ...

Across the Pastor’s Desk by Kristi Mitchell The sun is shining and the temperature is just right for this summer day as I write this article.