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The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved the introduction of an ordinance regulating the licensing of cannabis businesses in the community, as well as cannabis-related events. The action comes after the council previously approved the zoning requirements for various cannabis businesses. Albert Lea City Manager Ian Rigg said the ordinance is as restrictive as possible in the number of retail establishments — with two — noting it is easier t…

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Council approves first reading of ordinance for cannabis business licensing - Albert Lea Tribune

A Pine City wedding photographer charged with secretly recording a woman in 2020 while she changed in the bridal suite of an Albert Lea wedding venue pleaded guilty Tuesday to his charge. Mitchell Donald Ringness, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of interference with privacy in a hotel, tanning bed or other place tied to installing or using a surreptitious device, a gross misdemeanor. According to a plea petition filed with the court, a plea agre…

Photographer pleads guilty to secretly recording bride at A.L. wedding venue - Albert Lea Tribune

Jim Scholbrock was recently elected to the Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association board of directors, according to Mark Thoma, WCTA CEO. His first board meeting will be in October. Scholbrock grew up in Charles City, Iowa. He and his wife, LuAnn, have lived in Lake Mills since 1999. They have three adult children who all attended Lake Mills Community School and are grateful they were able to raise their family in a great community that cares …

Former Lake Mills educator elected to WCTA board - Albert Lea Tribune

By Martha Jones Sichko Minnesota Department of Transportation provided an update on replacing the two existing Interstate 90 bridges over Interstate 35 during the work session Monday of the Albert Lea City Council. The need for a replacement stemmed from MnDOT’s annual inspection of the bridge, where aging and safety became issues. MnDOT collected community feedback on the corridor and I-90 bridges through meetings, an online survey and pop-up e…

Council hears feedback from MnDOT studies of I-90 bridges over I-35 - Albert Lea Tribune

Freeborn County District Court June 12 Thomas John Lashinski, 40, 410 Pillsbury Ave., Albert Lea. 4/2/24 offense. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280. Count 2: Drivers license – driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Fees $100. Count 3: Traffic – speeding 40/30. Fees $40. Count 4: Traffic – driver must carry proof of insurance when operating a motor vehicle. Fees $200. 3/31/24 offense. Count 1: Traffic – dr…

Court dispositions: June 12-20, 2024 - Albert Lea Tribune

Get ready for a spooktacular time at this year’s Oktoberween, a unique blend of Halloween thrills and Oktoberfest festivities, set to take place over two weekends: Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 25-27 at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds in Albert Lea. This family-friendly event promises two weekends full of activities, live entertainment, delicious food and exciting attractions for all ages. The event will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25, from 3 to…

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Albert Lea's Oktoberween combines Halloween and Oktoberfest - Albert Lea Tribune

Police received a report at 5:47 p.m. Monday of fraudulent charges on a credit card of a resident on Third Street.   School bus stop arm violation reported A school bus stop arm violation was reported at 9:07 a.m. Friday near 74993 255th St. in Clarks Grove. The incident reportedly happened at about 2:40 p.m. Thursday.   Burglary reported, items taken Deputies received a report at 12:34 p.m. Friday of a burglary a few months prior at 109 W. Main…

Fraudulent charges and other reports - Albert Lea Tribune

The Albert Lea City Council gave the go-ahead Monday for 16 more projects as part of the updates to the city’s recreation facilities. The projects were approved by voters in a referendum in April, and the city has been working with Apex Facility Solutions of Coon Rapids to line up bids. Projects include the structural reinforcements, drainage and sealing of City Arena, as well as LED lighting, HVAC changes, a low E-ceiling for the Colstrup Rink …

More Albert Lea recreation facilities projects moving forward - Albert Lea Tribune

Dozens of farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin are scrambling to feed their flocks after a struggling organic broiler chicken producer abruptly closed a year after getting a $39 million federal loan. Pure Prairie Poultry shuttered its Charles City, Iowa, plant after filing for bankruptcy last month. The Minnesota company provided farmers with chicks and feed to raise until the birds were ready to be slaughtered and prepared for sale at the n…

Midwest chicken farmers struggle to feed flocks after sudden closure of processor - Albert Lea Tribune

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved stabilizing the roof of the former railroad depot on West Main Street in an effort to remove blight in the community and potentially preserve the building for improvements in the future. The building, at 625 W. Main St., has been in bad shape for some time but became more prevalent after the warehouse fire next-door in December 2020, said Albert Lea City Manager Ian Rigg. Rigg said while there is so…

Council approves stabilizing roof of former train depot - Albert Lea Tribune

By Hannah Yang, Minnesota Public Radio News Agricultural leaders from across the Midwest and beyond gathered Wednesday to say they are concerned tariffs being proposed in the presidential campaign could launch a new trade war which would hurt U.S. agriculture. In interviews former President Donald Trump has said he would impose tariffs of “60 percent or higher” on Chinese goods if he wins a second term this November. During Wednesday’s press con…

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