About six years ago, my niece’s husband was killed in a car accident on his way to work, leaving her a widow at 40 with three ...

If you had your choice, in which country would you live? Asking that question reminds me of a good friend. When he was 18 years old, he joined the Army. His name was Paul, and after basic training he ...

Citizens of Mower and Freeborn counties are joining forces in a “Hands Off Social Security Rally” to show support for this essential program. The rally is planned for 5 p.m. Monday in front of the ...

We’ve forgotten the value of waiting. We are used to having our packages arrive in two days on our doorstep, our food heated ...

Spring has arrived, and registration with the Albert Lea Area Schools is in full swing! The Minnesota Department of Education and the Division of Early Learning Services have moved away from using the ...

It is the apex, the mountain-top, the summit of our Christian faith journey. The risen Savior. Through YFC, we have traveled ...

Richard “Dick” Ochs passed away on February 19, 2025, in Albert Lea. A Celebration of Life will be held at Bonnerup in Albert ...

Michael J. Belshan, age 73 of rural Lake Mills, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. ...

Georgene Lenort boarded her final cruise ship to heaven on February 22, 2025. She was born in Albert Lea on January 7, 1943 ...

Since getting involved with Albert Lea Area girls wrestling three years ago, Benjamin Lares has seen a lot of growth in both ...

The Alden-Conger school board on Monday voted to approve Jenny Hanson as the district’s new superintendent. Hanson currently ...

If there was good news during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that millions of new dollars helped provide meals to thousands more Minnesota seniors. Those days appear over.