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. ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday visited Albert Lea and attended a meeting about the benefits of sustainable crop farming ...

Jeffrey Lynn Chavez, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Escondido, San Diego, California while on vacation ...

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.