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Albert Lea students recognized for videos in C-SPAN contest
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (375+ words) C-SPAN, in partnership with Spectrum, recognized six Albert Lea High School students Monday afternoon for their prize-winning documentaries in C-SPAN's annual Student Cam competition. Danica Pestorious, Michaela Hanson and Brielle Bakken, all seniors, won third prize and $750 for the video,…...
Sarah Stultz: There's no question the decision will be painful
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (408+ words) I have no doubt when Albert Lea Superintendent Steve Heil says he's losing sleep over the upcoming decisions facing the school district that that's really an understatement of the stress he and other administrators are feeling right now. I didn't…...
8 students, staff recognized for the Wall of Inspiration
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (838+ words) Eight Albert Lea High School students and staff members on Friday were honored by their peers by receiving a tile on the school's Wall of Inspiration. The Wall of Inspiration was started in 2004 to honor ALHS student Josh Kupahl, who…...
Making more pathways: Local FFA students celebrate recent competitio. ..
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (881+ words) With FFA week on the horizon, students at schools across the country are busy preparing special activities, events and learning opportunities to teach both their peers and the community about the organization. In Albert Lea, the FFA program has seen…...
Breaking the Silence: How can parents help reduce their child's time on social media?
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (787+ words) Editor's note: This is the fourth in an ongoing series about youth mental health. The series will culminate with a Screen-Free Week for the whole community May 4-10. Whether it's educating children on responsible social media and phone use or implementing…...