The Mower County District 1 seat will be filled with a special election. During their Tuesday [Nov. 24] meeting the Board of Commissioners approved holding a special election for seat left vacant by the unexpected death of Commissioner Tim Gabrielson who was re-elected on Nov. 3. Gabrielson died Nov. 10. The filing period will run … Read more
Reminder that Friday, Dec. 4 is the last day to register to receive toys through the Steele County Toys for Tots Program. Applications are available for download online on the Steele County Toys for Tots website. -0-
ABC 6 News) – The Austin Salvation Army is preparing to serve the community Thanksgiving dinner, with a few changes this year amid the pandemic. Ordinarily they would host guests inside their Austin facility for a meal, but officials said they are now offering to-go meals, to comply with CDC safety guidelines. -0-
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – The United Way of Freeborn County is helping those in need ahead of the holidays. The non profit held a coat distribution and winter gear give away Tuesday. Officials said they have been working with some of the social workers in the area, including inside the Albert Lea city limits to … Read more
Starting today, Hy-Vee is reinstating its reserved shopping hour for customers considered high-risk in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases throughout its eight-state region, according to a press release. The reserved hour will be offered at all Hy-Vee locations from 7 to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, for customers 60 and older, expectant … Read more
Several business owners are on edge after having to close their doors again Friday as COVID-19 cases spike to an all-time high throughout the state. Gov. Tim Walz’s order includes restaurants, bars, fitness centers and indoor entertainment venues, and owners and staff say they’re worried how they’ll make ends meet. Restaurants will still be allowed … Read more
Area businesses continuing to struggle due to the COVID-19 pandemic are getting some more help. The Albert Lea City Council authorized city staff Monday to work with the county and the Albert Lea Economic Development Agency on a program to help local businesses in need of aid amid sharply rising COVID-19 numbers and new directives … Read more
An Albert Lea man arrested after a one car DWI wreck involving a child is facing new charges. Dominic Marshall, 35, was looking at two counts of 3rd degree DWI, but that has now been upgraded to gross misdemeanors because he had a 7-year-old in the vehicle when he ran into two cars parked parked … Read more
The pandemic has caused a shortage of Salvation Army bell ringers this holiday season. They are still looking for volunteers to man six locations. Visit registertoring.com to become an SA volunteer. -0-
A Jan. 28 sentencing date has been set for a Lyle man in connection to a Valentine’s Day DUI crash that left a man hospitalized. Brett Alan Frank, 42, accepted a plea agreement in the case on Thursday in Mower County District Court, in which he collided with a vehicle Feb. 14 on Highway 218 … Read more