Will You Be In Favor Of Albert Lea’s Next Mayor?: Erdman vs. Stotts: Who has your vote? Thursday, October 05, 2006 By mallory king Politics is a controversial subject. It sparks interest and tempest. Polls open November 7. One of the choices to make this election is who will be running our city. Who will be Albert Lea’s next M full story

District’s Future In Limbo: Referendum determines the upcoming students’ education Thursday, October 05, 2006 By chelsey niebuhr The bright lights shining on the field, the stands filling up with fans wearing red and blue showing their school spirit and the sounds of the Albert Lea pep band are just part of the scene as Hammer full story

Cold Stone Creamery: New ice cream shop brings friendly service to Albert Lea Thursday, October 05, 2006 By priscilla berg After experiencing the friendly workers, entertainment, and being able to create your own ice cream concoction, you will never look at your old ice cream shop the same. full story

Applying Themselves: Seniors discuss college options Thursday, October 05, 2006 By hillary miller F or seniors, mid-autumn often means the last chance to go on college visits, or the start of applying for college. full story

Cafeteria Changes...: Albert Lea schools adopt new policy Thursday, October 05, 2006 By beth niebuhr Whether you have noticed the lack of candy and pop in the vending machines or have heard about the supposed changes in the cafeteria, you’re bound to be affected in some way by the changes happening a full story

Oh, Crikey: Crocodile Hunter’s death affects world Thursday, October 05, 2006 By tracy olsen As he wrestled with crocodiles, handled deadly snakes and showed the world things they would not have seen otherwise, Steve Irwin “Crocodile Hunter,” entertained and educated the world. full story

From One Art To Another: Art teacher runs for state office Thursday, October 05, 2006 By abraham swee and amelia holcomb After knocking on over 7,000 doors in the community, shaking countless hands and holding a full-time job at Albert Lea High School, Mrs. Robin Brown has clearly been keeping her schedule busy, but it’ full story

Inside Out: Class of ‘56 donates outdoor classroom to ALHS Friday, October 06, 2006 By katie rust It’s a beautiful autumn day; you’re sitting in class trying to focus on what the teacher is talking about, but you can’t seem to comprehend. All you can think about are the dwindling days of fall and full story

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes ... : Renovations to include new teen section Friday, October 06, 2006 By christine nicholson Looking for a place where excitement and new adventures happen every day? Where you are bound to find something new to spark your interest? The Albert Lea Public Library offers relaxation, thrillin full story