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Albert Lea · Albert LeaThe Glenville-Emmons school board voted 4-2 Wednesday to move forward with a timeline that could bring another referendum before the district’s voters in August. Board members Kris Houg and Jesse Knaack voted against the action, with Houg saying he felt like the vote was rushed. Unlike the referendum from August 2023, which asked voters to authorize the sale of general obligation building bonds of no more than $37.42 million — which included fun…See the Story
G-E school board approves referendum timeline - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaNew and gently used clothing donations accepted New Life Christian Church in Albert Lea is starting a new mission it hopes will be a resource for people in need. Called Christ’s Closet, the effort allows people to shop free of charge for new and gently used clothing donated by others in the community. And while they are at the church, people can also have a light meal and a snack. Jennifer Mitchell, wife of the church’s pastor, Brian Mitchell, s…See the Story
Church starting new clothing closet for people in need in the community - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaA trailer was reported stolen at 12:35 p.m. Thursday behind 2102 E. Main St. The theft was believed to have occurred sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Scam reported Police received a report of a person who was out money to a scammer at 7:33 a.m. Thursday on Plainview Lane. Passport reported stolen Police received a report at 8:45 a.m. Thursday of a passport that was stolen from a residence at 1030 Cedar Ave. It was believed …See the Story
Trailer reported stolen and other reports - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaBy Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton, Minnesota Public Radio News A Republican-led bill at the Minnesota Legislature seeks to erase Minnesota’s ethnic studies standard for K-12 schools, which was set by law in 2023. The additional requirement, which school districts must implement by the 2026-2027 academic year, was intended to teach students more about their and others’ cultures and histories, according to the law text. Students would be able to…See the Story
Lawmaker who led state to require ethnic studies in schools decries effort to undo it - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaThe Minnesota Public Facilities Authority on Thursday announced over $60.3 million in loans and grants awarded to 17 wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects throughout the state, including one in Wells. The Wells funding, for about $2.2 million in total, includes about $975,000 for the first two phases of sanitary sewer reconstruction on Sixth Avenue Northwest, Fifth Avenue Southwest, Fifth Avenue Northwest and Broadway, as well as…See the Story
Public Facilities Authority announces $2.2M in funding for Wells project - Albert Lea Tribune
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Tornado · Albert LeaBy Ayanna Eckblad When a historic December tornado destroyed her Hartland salon in 2021, Michelle Romer knew she still wanted to continue her work as a hair stylist. Around the same time, her daughter, McKenzie Romer, graduated from esthetician school. The two decided to go from mother and daughter to mother and daughter and business partners. They opened their joint business venture in August 2023, a store in Skyline Plaza providing hair and sk…See the Story
‘We love doing what we’re doing’: Mother and daughter duo open two businesses in Skyline Plaza - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaAuthorities confiscated a sharp object from a student at Albert Lea High School Wednesday afternoon after school administrators received a report that a student was in possession of a potentially dangerous item. According to a statement from the school district, the student was immediately escorted to the office, and school administrators and law enforcement began investigating. The investigation led to the discovery of a sharp object that was c…See the Story
Authorities confiscate sharp object from student at Albert Lea High School - Albert Lea Tribune
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Layoffs · Albert LeaLutheran Social Service of Minnesota is eliminating some staff positions, after the Trump administration’s suspension of the Refugee Admissions Program in January.Program officials say 27 staff members are affected. The organization employs 2,500 people.In a statement, Senior Vice President of Services Alexis Oberdorfer said, “With no federal funding for refugee resettlement services, we are in […]See the Story
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota laying off 27 after Trump suspends refugee program
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