At one point in late March of that year, one of my friends posted, “This is the Lent-iest Lent I have ever Lented.” Of course, as with Christmas or Easter, the most epic season of Lent ever ...

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved $248,275 for 24 Early Childhood projects that will support early care and education services. These projects will impact more than ...

What advice would you give to younger students in Albert Lea? Work hard. What his teachers say about him: “Jaret has been selected as our next Southwest Standout Student for going above and ...

Daphney Maras, city clerk for the city of Albert Lea, earned her Minnesota Master Municipal Clerk certification from the Minnesota Clerks and Finance Officers Association on Feb. 20. Maras ...