12+ hour, 31+ min ago  (150+ words) Interstate 90 motorists will have two weekend-long detours in April while construction crews demolish Highway 218 bridges in Austin, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crews will demolish the bridges on these dates: " 8 p.m. April 17 to 6 a.m. April 20, Highway 218 south (21st Street NE) near…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (182+ words) Ruby's Pantry has announced that it will cease operations effective immediately after over two decades of providing food for the communities in which it has worked out of, including Austin and Albert Lea. A statement on its website explained that…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (250+ words) The Tribune's much-anticipated Bing-Oh! Spring is kicking off with cards included in Wednesday's paper and the first numbers announced in the paper this coming Saturday. Each issue of the paper will include three numbers with dates next to them for…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (503+ words) Though we're staring down some possible winter weather as I write this, before we know it the white stuff will be gone for the year, the temperatures will be warm again full time and spring " and then summer " will be…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (317+ words) There are several Easter egg hunts scheduled this week: " Lake Mills Care Center: 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Lake Mills Care Center. Inclement weather location will be at Mills Harbour. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance. " Albert Lea Recreation: 9 a.m. Saturday…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1543+ words) Growing a YouTube channel isn't easy'it takes time, effort, and a steady stream of new videos. Plenty of content creators hit a wall in those first months, especially since YouTube's algorithm tends to highlight videos that already show some traction....

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (529+ words) A group of quilters on Friday presented a local veteran with a quilt made from his old uniforms to show their appreciation for his service. Bryan Tlamka, who received the quilt, was appreciative of their kind gesture. "You made something…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (397+ words) Sports Memories: Wendorff named to All-State team'albertleatribune.com Sports Memories: Wendorff named to All-State team What happened in area sports 10, 20 and 50 years ago? - At the Albert Lea boys" basketball banquet, Jakob Kilby was named Most Valuable-Offense and Jake Thompson Most…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (118+ words) Western Star Lodge donates to North Star Honor Flights at this week's meeting'Albert Lea Tribune Western Star Lodge donates to North Star Honor Flights at this week's meeting Western Star LodgeNo. 26 on Wednesday gave a $1,000 donation to North Star Honor…...

7+ mon, 5+ day ago  (562+ words) The city of Albert Lea is seeking to demolish a series of blighted, abandoned buildings formerly owned by Merrick's of Minnesota along West Front Street. During its work session Monday, the Albert Lea City Council discussed removing the buildings and…...