Freeborn News

A New Ulm native and former assistant Brown County attorney was appointed Tuesday to a judgeship in Freeborn County.

From left are Meta Johnson, American Bank; Garry Hart, Cedar Valley Services; and Adrienne Thorson, American Bank.

"FEMA's preliminary damage assessment for the county and township infrastructure is $7,053,000," emergency manager Kurt Kuhlers told the Houston County Board at its regular meeting on June 17.

County and state officials estimate another $15 million in crop and land damage. FEMA does not have assistance for those types of damages.

Kuhlers felt that the county should meet the criteria for being declared a federal disaster area for public assistance, which will help with the repairs of bridges, roads, etc., but he didn't think the county would meet the threshold for individual assistance to homeowners, as there was not enough damage this time.

Auditions for "Tales of Two Counties," based on stories written by residents of Mower and Freeborn Counties in the books "Albert Lea Remembers" and "Austin Remembers" will be held at the following times and ...

Building activity in the county showed a major increase in activity during June.

The judges have spoken. The winners in the Third of July Parade in Albert Lea have been determined.

The Big Island Rendezvous float goes down Bridge Avenue during the Third of July Parade on Thursday.

I want my lawn to look good this summer. Please give me some tips to make this happen.

Albert Lea Mayor Randy Erdman was the first in line Tuesday to announce his bid for re-election, as filing officially began for elective office at City Hall.

Wednesday's federal disaster declaration for four southeastern Minnesota counties could bring $6.2 million in federal aid to help rebuild after devastating floods.

It's something so many people have been waiting for. After water rushed through streets, homes and businesses, these four counties, that's Fillmore, Mower, Freeborn and Houston, finally get some good news.

All former women golfers at Oakview Golf Club in Freeborn are invited to a reunion luncheon on July 16 at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $5 and those who attend are invited to play golf afterwards.

The decision on repairing flood damage in southeastern Minnesota is now in Uncle Sam's hands.

The federal government can't seem to give away $300 or more to 940 retirees and military veterans in Rochester who could be collecting.

This fundraising dinner was one of several efforts being sponsored by the group in order to raise money to attend a special youth camp at the University of Tennessee from July 24 to 28.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty yesterday sent a letter to President Bush requesting that a federal disaster declaration be made for the State of Minnesota as a result of severe flooding that occurred in southeastern ...

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has asked President Bush for a federal disaster declaration for four counties hit hard by flooding in southeastern Minnesota.

Pawlenty had already declared a state of emergency in Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower counties due to flooding caused by two waves of heavy rains earlier this month.

The preliminary damage estimate for public infrastructure in those four counties is about $8.3 million.

Pawlenty's letter to Bush asks for federal aid for the impacted counties through a program that covers damage to public infrastructure and other governmental costs. The state reserves the right to request funding later through programs that serve individuals.

One Dead After Severe Flooding in Freeborn County Published Date: 06-12-2008 01:11 PM CT One person is dead after severe flooding in Freeborn County.The Freeborn County Sheriff's Office says it happened this ...

One dead in southern Minn. washout amid floods Current road closures in Olmstead Co.

Several counties in the Albert Lea area Wednesday morning are under a flash flood watch, while others are in a severe thunderstorm watch.