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2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 A PUBLICATION OF THE ALBERT LEA TRIBUNE • FEBRUARY 23, 2014
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1 Faith & Charities: Donating locally is as important as shopping locally 1
People: It’s not just a blue-collar town; meet artists embracing community
Business & Health: Ellendale woman starts her own handmade textile company 1
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Community: Emergency management prepares for the worst
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Faith & Charities: 2 churches join forces Agriculture & Industry: Van Erkel Farms for teaching youth grows everything but the kitchen sink 6
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10 Neighbors: Ecumen in New Richland recognized again for dedication
People: Glenville-Emmons standout now plays basketball for Riverland
Business & Health: CEO Dr. Mark Ciota is leading 2 hospitals during a transition
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5 People: Men gather at Hy-Vee daily ‘to solve the world’s problems’
Family & Home: Northland Karate owners Family & Home: Mothers of Preschoolers share why they enjoy martial arts gather monthly; group keeps growing 1
4 Faith & Charities: ABATE chapter works to educate people about motorcycles
1 Education: The electric car is coming, and Riverland is prepared
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Life: Broadway is changing in more ways than just new pavement