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2+ hour, 49+ min ago (228+ words) Alejandro Diaz, Albert Lea The following local students were named Class of 2026 graduates from St. Olaf College. Cora Harpel, Bachelor of Arts, English, creative writing The following local students made the spring 2026 Dean's List for achieving a grade point average…...
Minnesota K-12 health standards" future unclear after admini. ..
17+ hour, 10+ min ago (666+ words) Minnesota officials hoped to phase in the state's first-ever statewide K-12 health education standards by 2028, but that timeline is in jeopardy now after an administrative law judge objected to the state's plan to implement the proposed standards. Dozens of educators, students…...
'A place to belong' YMCA camps incorporate different themes, .. .
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (372+ words) The YMCA's Day Camp had a week full of fun and themed activities. Due to the Fourth of July on Saturday, this week's theme was Red Y Blue. The children were fed breakfast, lunch and a snack throughout the day…...
'People need more options': Barber school to open in Albert. ..
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (590+ words) Get to cutting because Ra's Supreme Clientele owner, Rashi Dildy, is opening up a barber school in Albert Lea. With plans to open Sept. 14, he's currently taking applications and tours with six spots to fill. Dildy has run his barber…...
4 Completely Free Power BI Trainings That Also Teach Deep Le. ..
1+ week, 6+ day ago (558+ words) " Career Relevance: courses that line up with different learning paths, rather than treating this as one single track " Applied Structure: preference for courses with exercises, projects, or applied tasks " Flexible Format: courses learners can complete while managing studies or work…...
5 AI Courses Shaping The Next Generation Of Business Leaders
1+ week, 6+ day ago (509+ words) According to a 2026 World Economic Forum intelligence briefing, over 85% of multinational corporations are actively replacing static software with dynamic, multi-agent AI ecosystems. However, a parallel study by Mc Kinsey & Company underscores a severe operational hurdle: 72% of these agentic deployments fail…...
Guest column: Introduction to the Albert Lea Human Rights Co. ..
2+ week, 4+ day ago (373+ words) The Human Rights Commission is nonpartisan and exists to listen to residents" concerns, provide referral resources and collaborate with local organizations to promote inclusion and community engagement. The commission works alongside groups such as Blue Zones and the Convention and…...
Editorial: Tribune Thumbs
2+ week, 4+ day ago (342+ words) This weekend marks the return of the area community festivals in the cities around Albert Lea. Starting off the list is Morin Lake Days in Alden, which each year brings a weekend full of activities for both residents and visitors....
My Point of View: It's time to overhaul the tax dollars spen. ..
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (337+ words) Minnesota's education ranking continues to drop. In 2019, Minnesota ranked ninth in the nation. We are now ranked 21st, all under the leadership of Gov. Tim Walz, a former social studies teacher, and years of Democratic control of education policy. Are our…...
After activities director vote, Albert Lea teacher and coach. ..
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (570+ words) The Albert Lea High School teacher who the school board voted against hiring as the district's new activities director earlier this month came before the board on Monday asking them to reflect further on the decision. "Reflection is something we…...