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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 05:13 pm

Freeborn County News

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1 hr ago | Albert Lea Tribune

Freeborn County under tornado watch

A tornado watch is in effect for much of Minnesota, including Freeborn, Mower, Steele and Faribault counties, according to the National Weather Service.

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Related Topix: Freeborn, MN, Weather, Montevideo, MN

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Albert Lea Tribune

Police arrest man on two charges

John G. Hill, 30, reportedly from Kentucky, was arrested by Albert Lea police officers at a local residence just prior to 5 a.m. Friday on two charges.

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Related Topix: Albert Lea, MN

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Albert Lea Tribune

County 34 washout

The Freeborn County Highway Department placed jersey barriers to block automobile access to the washout on Freeborn County 34.

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Related Topix: Mower County, MN

Albert Lea Tribune

No further charges expected from rock throwing at parade

Assistant Freeborn County Attorney Erin O'Brien said Wednesday she does not foresee any additional charges being filed in the case involving teenage boys throwing rocks at a sign in the Third of July Parade and ...

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Related Topix: Albert Lea, MN

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Albert Lea Tribune

County 34 now has more barricades

Freeborn County is moving forward with repairs to the Freeborn County Road 34 washout, according to County Engineer Sue Miller, with the possibility of the road rebuilt as early as September.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood

Albert Lea Tribune

One injured in truck-train collision |

As a result of the collision, a passenger in the truck was injured and taken to the Albert Lea Medical Center.

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Related Topix: Albert Lea, MN, Geneva, MN

The Austin Daily Herald

Disaster relief drive Friday for MN, Iowa

Minnesota Corrugated, along with KATE/KCPI Radio in Albert Lea and KAUS AM/FM in Austin are conducting a one-day Disaster Relief Drive Friday for those have who suffered great loses as a result of floods and ...

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Related Topix: Austin, MN, Minnesota, Albert Lea, MN, North Central University, Mower County, MN

Tue Jul 15, 2008

KIMT

Vehicle Hit By Train - A truck is hit by a train at a crossing in Freeborn County, Minnesota

Police are investigating a crash Tuesday involving a train and a truck in Freeborn County, west of Geneva.

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Related Topix: Geneva, MN, Albert Lea, MN

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Albert Lea Tribune

Rochester man charged after hit-and-run this weekend

A 30-year-old Rochester man was charged in Freeborn County District Court with multiple charges Monday after he allegedly ran over three people and then left the scene early Sunday morning in Albert Lea.

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Related Topix: Albert Lea, MN

Albert Lea Tribune

KIMT hires new account executive

KIMT General Sales Manager Mike Fitzgerald has announced that Ila Teskey has accepted the position of account executive.

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Related Topix: Blue Earth, MN, Wells College

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Star Tribune

Minnesota troops to return home from Kosovo

A group of Minnesota National Guard soldiers are expected to return home in the next week from their peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.

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Related Topix: Mankato, MN, Albert Lea, MN

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Albert Lea Tribune

Robin Brown officially announces bid for re-election

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

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Related Topix: Albert Lea, MN, Hayward, MN, Rose Creek, MN, Alden, MN

Thu Jul 10, 2008

KIMT

Southern Minnesota County Looking to Fix Washed Out Road

Two people died after traveling down a washed out road in Freeborn County. And now, the county says it could be fixed by October.

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

Albert Lea Tribune

Mountain bicycle found

Albert Lea police reported that a mountain bicycle was found at 5:25 a.m. Monday abandoned right across the railroad tracks on Winter Avenue.

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Related Topix: Albert Lea, MN

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Albert Lea Tribune

Mike Lee runs for county commissioner

Mike Lee has a passion for helping people. That is why he is running for the Freeborn County District 5 commissioner seat currently held by Mark Behrends, who in January announced he will not run for ...

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Related Topix: Glenville, MN, Albert Lea, MN

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Albert Lea Tribune

Eight people file for public office in Freeborn county

Filing for candidacy began on Tuesday. People running for state or county offices can file at the auditor-treasurer's office in the Freeborn County Government Center until July 15.

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Related Topix: Alden, MN

Sat Jul 05, 2008

KAAL

County Road 34 Remains Closed

Nine people, four different vehicles, they've all tumbled into the large area of washed out pavement along a Freeborn County road.

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St. Paul Pioneer Press

Albert Lea-based troops to return home from Kosovo

A group of Minnesota National Guard soldiers are expected to return home next week from their peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.

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Related Topix: Albert Lea, MN

Albert Lea Tribune

Filing for county soil and water conservation positions begins Tuesday

Filings for three supervisor positions on the Freeborn County Soil and Water Conservation District will be accepted July 1 through July 15.

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Fri Jul 04, 2008

Albert Lea Tribune

Authorities continue investigation into County Road 34 wreck

Flowers, photos and candles in memory of Kelly Abrego sit by the washed out area on County Road 34.

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