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Albert Lea, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Albert Lea! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Albert Lea’s school board reject its proposed activities director?
  • What’s planned for Albert Lea’s four-day Eddie Cochran Festival this June?
  • What deputies are reporting in the latest Freeborn County crime log

Also on today's calendar: Business After Hours.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 63.
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 4-3 vote leaves A.L. activities director position open as bo... (albertleatribune.com) — Albert Lea’s school board narrowly voted 4–3 against hiring teacher and coach Max Jeffrey as the district’s new activities director, saying the role needs more experience. Board members cited the job’s heavy workload and responsibility for over 60 activities, while others argued Jeffrey’s coaching and organizational background prepared him for the position.
   

• Albert Lea's Eddie Cochran Festival returns June 11–14 (kimt.com) — Albert Lea is gearing up to host the Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival June 11–14, bringing classic cars, live music and a big downtown car show to town. Residents can enjoy cruise-ins, a Pro Street Showdown, a community Poker Run fundraiser and a shop hop with local businesses, all celebrating hometown rock ’n’ roll legend Eddie Cochran.
   

• Burglary, thefts and other reports (albertleatribune.com) — Freeborn County deputies recently handled several property crimes and assaults in the Albert Lea area, including a burglary with missing items, stolen equipment like a riding mower and log splitter, and a stolen utility trailer. Deputies also arrested one woman on domestic assault and strangulation charges and cited another for fifth-degree assault after separate weekend incidents.
   

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  • Does anyone know who owns the 2 large grey dogs that look to be poodles?
    They have been running loose on Ridge road all morning. I caught them messing with my rain gutters and shooed them away twice already this morning. … (Nextdoor Lakeview / Edgewater)
  • National Mentor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Group Home Supervisor in Albert Lea. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Specialist in Albert Lea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albert Lea here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Rep. Brad Finstad, Madden Family push to rename Austin post office in honor of NFL legend (kttc.com)
  • Sweet Reads to celebrate a decade (austindailyherald.com)
  • An Historical Lesson in Economic and Union Policies: The Hormel Strike of 1985 (womenspress.com)

Ok Albert Lea! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Albert Lea

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Albert Lea

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.