So it’s no surprise that Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s decision to stand aside in 2026 has touched off a flurry of ...

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won’t seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats’ hopes ...

Straight A Honor Roll Eighth grade Allison Ambriz Alana Attig Christian Cords Alec Dawson Jordyn Earl Gavin Eisenmenger Jackson Gaston Thomas Hanson Jaelynn Hunn Emmalynn Jeppson Poe Kyar Bailey Lowe ...

Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah, SZA, Victoria Monét, Will Smith and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith will join Taylor Swift as presenters at the ...

The Albert Lea Area wrestling team beat Owatonna Thursday to move to 8-0 in the conference and 20-3 on the season. JV, girls and ninth grade all wrestle again on Saturday.

ALBERT LEA, Minn. – The Albert Lea School Board is asking for community input on the search for a new superintendent. The School Board says it is inviting all Albert Lea Area Schools ...

Badshot Lea manager Gavin Smith was disappointed with the result. “We were the better team in the first half but Westfield were better in the second half,” said Smith. “If you go 2-0 up you should be ...

The overwhelming generosity of the people of Albert Lea helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan’s Purse ...

Smith; Nieces, Jennifer (Christian) Lee, Rachel (Joshua) Hamilton, Kaden Kardell, Colette Kardell, Chloe Kardell; Nephews Adam (Alexandra) Gossett, Reese Gossett, Carter Kardell; Uncle Bill (Sara) ...

Also surviving are her special friend, Linda Abbot, and special niece, Susan Smith. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at Kerrs Creek Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, the ...

Alberta exports about 80 per cent of the crude oil it produces. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith finds herself at the centre of controversy because of her refusal to be part of a “Team Canada ...

in Albert Lea. Police received a report at 11:38 a.m. Tuesday of padlocks that were reportedly cut off of two large bins through the Disabled American Veterans at 2630 Bridge Ave. The bins were ...