Law enforcement officers arrested an Albert Lea man Thursday evening after he allegedly led authorities on a search for about ...

A lawn mower trailer and air conditioner were reported stolen at 7:59 a.m. Thursday at 73341 220th St. in Albert Lea. The trailer had been taken two weeks prior and the air conditioner was taken a few ...

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved an increase in its contribution toward the Freeborn County Community Promise ...

A Hennepin County grand jury on Thursday returned a first-degree premeditated murder indictment against the man suspected of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. But ...

The Albert Lea Police Department and Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office have advised the public to stay away from the wooded ...

Albert Lea Community Theatre has announced its 2025–26 season, bringing back shows from past seasons. ACT will open its 60th ...

Freeborn County Public Health is inviting the community to attend a Call to Action meeting Aug. 27 to help identify the community’s top three health priorities. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m ...

Two mopeds were reported stolen at 10:37 a.m. Wednesday at 707 1/2 Marshall St. They were taken between 12:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Building broken into Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily ...

By Cait Kelley, Minnesota Public Radio News Prison reform advocates say they’re concerned that in the closing of Stillwater prison, inmates could lose important belongings, including legal documents, ...

A woman charged last month after authorities allegedly found more than 4 pounds of methamphetamine during a search at a ...

Boy Scout Devon Nelton on Wednesday donated a completed little library to the History Center of Freeborn County. He arrived ...

A 4-year-old Albert Lea boy was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after a crash in Mankato. Eh Po Yoyo received injuries deemed not life-threatening and was treated at Mayo Clinic Health System ...