Geneva News

Kristine Hickman of Albert Lea received a bachelor of science degree in psychology, summa cum laude, through the adult and graduate studies program of Crown College in St.

A shot of a funnel cloud near Geneva from the Hollandale area. Send us your photos Do you have photographs of a twister from Wednesday? Send the photo at its full size with time and location to photodesk@albertleatribune.com . AUSTIN - Multiple tornadoes dotted the region Wednesday, striking Austin and knocking the power out for much of the night.

Some of Austin remains without power after the tornado grazed the northern and northwestern sides of Austin, hitting the Mapleview, River Oaks Golf Course, airport and Todd Park areas.

GENEVA - The World Health Organization told its member nations it was declaring a swine flu pandemic Thursday _ the first global flu epidemic in 41 years _ as infections climbed in the United States, Europe, Australia, South America and elsewhere.

Posted on June 3rd, 2009 11:56 AM By Chris Riemenschneider After a couple years off, in which time the band also took a breather and the "Bella" festivals took its place, the Big Wu is bringing back its Family Reunion festival.

Valuations for building permits issued by the Freeborn County Planning and Zoning Office have passed the million mark for the year, according to the April report.

Forty-five members and close friends of the Navarro family turned out Saturday to ride in the annual Freeborn County American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon. The show of support was in honor of Robert Navarro, who grew up in Albert Lea and now lives in Rochester.

The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva boys' golf team got four scores in the low 40s Thursday at Blooming Prairie to hand the Blossoms a 166-170 defeat.

This fire was brought under control by the Clarks Grove and Geneva Fire Departments.

A diverse concert lineup Friday at the Kato Ballroom will provide something for everyone.

The baseball and softball seasons havena t even started yet, but already games have been postponed.

High school juniors interested in learning more about educational and military opportunities after graduation can do so at the upcoming spring education fair at Albert Lea High School, sponsored by the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling.

Winona State University has released its deana s list for the fall 2008 semester.

Sophomore Cory Hansen came out with a second place finish for the second consecutive year in the state individual tournament Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St.

The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva wrestling team lost 38-19 to Maple River in the quarterfinals of the Section 2A tournament Saturday.

Last Christmas Melvin Simonson received a poinsettia and a card from Leo Carey Post 56 of the American Legion.

A person in Albert Lea who could help to emphasize January as being the polio awareness month several decades ago was Merrill M. Nelson who became known as the a oePopcorn Man.a When he died on Sept.

The Eagles 55th Cancer Telethon officially gets under way on Saturday, with many events held locally.

Dangerously cold temperatures coupled with mechanical issues at the Owatonna Bus Company prompted school officials to officially close schools this morning.

The blast of winter weather that is hitting southern Minnesota this morning has prompted area schools to announce early closings.