Hayward News

Just one week ago, the lives of the DeVries family were forever changed when they heard design team leader Ty Pennington's famous 'good morning' wake up call.

In just a matter of a few minutes Thursday the old farmhouse of Dirk and Susan DeVries was demolished to make way for a new house devoid of problems.

Dirk DeVries walks into his current home for the last time before being sent off on vacation while "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" builds him and his family a new house.

The knock on the door happened slightly after 10 a.m. today. There were four cameras rolling.

A heavy thunderstorm hit the Albert Lea area Tuesday at about 5:20 p.m. It is now over.

Ever notice how people fail to enunciate some place names? Even folks who speak clear English are at times guilty of slurring speech.

A shoplifting incident was reported at 2510 Bridge Ave. at 7:45 p.m. Monday, according to police reports.

Ever notice how people fail to enunciate some place names? Even folks who speak clear English are at times guilty of slurring speech.

It's been a busy couple of months for Albert Lea City Councilor Reid Olson and his wife, Sarah.

The Freeborn County Red Cross Bloodmobile held a three-day drive June 18 to 20 and collected 238 units.

Though she indicated her bid for re-election on July 1 by filing for office at the Freeborn County Courthouse, District 27A Rep.

The Arc of Freeborn County will hold its eighth annual Bowl-a-thon from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Holiday Lanes in Albert Lea.

While many consumers are finding ways to conserve spending habits, they still want - ' and need - ' a getaway.

A burglary was reported at Sorenson's TV and Appliance in Geneva at 7:22 a.m. Wednesday, according to Freeborn County Sheriff's Office reports.

We have no idea how tough life has been for the family and friends of April Sorensen, 27, who was murdered in her Rochester home on April 17 of 2007.

A package of brats sealed in the Northstar Ranch wrapping rests in the freezer case at the farmers market Wednesday.

In Freeborn County, heavy rains on June 11 devastated infrastructure, causing $672,500 worth of damage and possible more once a new estimate is made, according to Freeborn County Administrator John Kluever.

Freeborn County has a few projects planned for the summer, the major one being along County Road 14 in front of Good Samaritan Society from County Road 46 near Armstrong, around the 90-degree curve, in front of ...

The Freeborn County commissioners Tuesday accepted the resignation of a public health nurse and favored filling the vacancy.

"Grandpa's Tractor Ride" will again take place this Sunday starting at 1 p.m. and will again be based on a different route within Freeborn County.