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Summer heat waves, high electricity costs cause energy cooperatives to issue peak energy alerts

While there is an expected electricity capacity shortfall this summer in north and central areas of the United States, local energy cooperatives are recommending people lower energy consumption to keep electricity prices low.

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New 1st district GOP chairman is a 19-year-old recent Albert Lea high school graduate

Aaron Farris began his involvement in GOP politics when he was 14.

April 29, 2022 03:14 PM

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Oronoco Fire Department collects more than 400 pieces of fire gear to donate to Ukraine, other countries

The Oronoco Fire Department has collected gear for about three weeks that will be given to a charity for shipment internationally.

April 12, 2022 02:28 PM

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Rochester glass experts travel to Washington to discuss recycling with lawmakers

Jeremiah Watson and Patrick Elmore were asked by the National Glass Association to travel to Washington, D.C., this week to meet with lawmakers to discuss how to spur more recycling. Watson and Elmore were invited because their company -- Infinite Recycled Technologies -- is the only one that recycles laminated or architectural glass.

April 05, 2022 01:02 PM

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Stewartville holds off Albert Lea to reach Section 1AAA championship game

Stewartville used an aggressive defense to force 22 turnovers and battled through foul trouble to post a 59-54 in the Section 1AAA girls basketball semifinals

March 05, 2022 10:02 PM

By Guy N. Limbeck

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New Prague fends off Albert Lea rally, is headed to 'The X'

New Prague let a two-goal lead slip away, but it rallied and scored the final three goals in beating Albert Lea in the Section 1A boys hockey championship game on Wednesday at the Rochester Recreation Center.

March 02, 2022 09:45 PM

By Jason Feldman

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Former Lourdes star Jake Taylor hopes to relive Tourney experience as a coach

Jake Taylor is in his third season as the boys hockey head coach at Lakeville North. His Panthers will face rival Lakeville South — coached by former Owatonna bench boss Josh Storm — at 7 p.m. Thursday in Rochester, in the Section 1AA championship game.

March 02, 2022 10:30 AM

By Jason Feldman

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From 'embarrassment' to pride: Lourdes' seniors go out with heads held high

Rochester Lourdes' senior class is a big reason why the boys hockey program has had such a successful turnaround in a short time.

February 27, 2022 01:59 PM

By Post Bulletin staff

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Two hurt in single vehicle crash in Hayward Township

Two Lyle residents suffered non-life threatening injuries Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, in a single vehicle crash.

February 22, 2022 09:09 AM

By Emily Cutts

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Truck driver dies in Interstate 35 crash Monday

The 62-year-old man was taken to an area hospital but died of his injuries Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

February 22, 2022 08:58 AM

By Emily Cutts

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A dozen players who could be difference-makers in the Section 1 boys hockey playoffs

The Section 1 boys hockey postseason begins Tuesday, with three first-round games in Section 1A and one in Section 1AA. Here are 12 players to watch as the section playoffs get underway.

February 21, 2022 05:10 AM

By Jason Feldman

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Albert Lea breaks through, beats Austin to win Section 1A girls hockey championship

Albert Lea was within a goal of a trip to the girls hockey state tournament last year. Thursday, the Tigers eased those memories by capturing the Section 1A title and a trip to state.

February 17, 2022 07:07 PM

By Post Bulletin staff reports

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Section wrestling preview: Mayo hopes to make noise in 1AAA, K-M a favorite in 1AA, while 1A is wide open

The high school wrestling team sections kicks off Thursday and a number of Rochester-area schools have their sights set on reaching the Xcel Energy Center.

February 16, 2022 02:00 PM

By Alex VandenHouten