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Actors Wanted: Happy Days Auditions

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 3:04pm
Actors Wanted: Happy Days Auditions

Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) announces auditions will be held May 22 and 23 from 7−10 p.m., for the summer musical Happy Days at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N. Broadway in Albert Lea. 

Ten performances of this new musical based on the popular television series starring Albert Lea native Marion Ross are scheduled for July 10−20. Ross will also return to her hometown as an honored guest during the production.

There are 17 roles to cast in the show, including 14 energetic teenagers who enjoy singing and dancing. Popular characters in the musical include “The Fonz,” Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, Richie Cunningham, Ralph Malph, Potsie, Chachi, Joanie and many others. James Dean and Elvis Presley also make cameo appearances.

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Freeborn County Road Construction

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 4:36pm
Freeborn County Road Construction

Drivers can expect single-lane traffic on Highway 65 between the Iowa border and Interstate 35 beginning Tuesday, May 7, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Crews will be resurfacing the road and doing culvert repairs.Flaggers will control traffic throughout the project, which is scheduled to continue through mid- June, weather permitting.

MnDOT urges motorists to always drive with caution, slow down in work zones and never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones. 

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Late Winter Storm Postpones Dayton's Trip to Albert Lea

Submitted by KAAL_Web_Staff
Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 3:22pm

(ABC 6 NEWS) -- This evening’s “Meeting with Mark” has been postponed due to the incoming winter storm. 

A new date for the event will be announced as soon as it has been scheduled.   

The visit was supposed to be part of a statewide tour to engage citizens in personal conversations about his proposals and work at the capitol.

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Albert Lea Parade Theme Selected

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 3:44pm
Albert Lea Parade Theme Selected

The Public has spoken!  The Albert Lea - Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce asked people to vote for this year’s 3rd of July parade theme. There were nearly 500. The winning theme is “Red, White and Blue Old Time Traditions”. Parade applications are available online at www.albertlea.org under the events page. 

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Dine to Donate

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor
Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 8:24pm
Dine to Donate

Tuesday, February 26th is your last chance to eat at Applebee's in Albert Lea and have part of the proceeds benefit the United Way of Freeborn County. Ask your server, and 15% of your bill will go to the United Way. Donation percentage excludes tax and tip. A perfect way to enjoy a good meal while helping a good cause! Don't forget!

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Scholarship Opportunity for HS Students

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013, 5:45pm
Scholarship Opportunity for HS Students

The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber Ambassadors will offer six $750 college scholarships for the 2013 School year.  Applications will be available on the Chamber’s website from December 3, 2012 through February 1, 2012. 

Following are the guidelines to be eligible to receive the scholarship:

ELIGIBILITY:                                                   

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Cancer Support Group Meeting

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor
Tuesday, January 8th, 2013, 5:50pm
Cancer Support Group Meeting

Jackie Carstens, LSW will speak at Mayo Clinic Health System’s Cancer Support Group meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, January 28, in Room 20 on the lower level of the medical center in Albert Lea. The group strives to provide support, hope and friendship to the cancer family: patient, caregivers, family members and all those touched by cancer. For more information call the Cancer Center at 507-379-2050

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