Sports & Recreation

Actors Wanted: Happy Days Auditions

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 3:04pm

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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Albert Lea Parade Theme Selected

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 3:44pm

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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Vikings Get Low Ranking in Popular Video Game

Submitted by Gordon Severson, ABC 6 News Reporter-Rochester

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012, 5:40pm

Vikings Get Low Ranking in Popular Video Game

A big day in the video game world as the popular Madden 13 football game hit the shelves.

The game features rankings and stats for players and teams.

This year game designers gave the Vikings a 72 overall score out of a possible 100.

That's tied for dead last in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams.

One gamer at the Northwest Target in Rochester says despite the poor ranking he's still excited to use his hometown team.

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Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea Offers Sports Physicals

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012, 10:28am

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea Offers Sports Physicals

Mayo Clinic Health System will offer sports physical clinics in early August to help area school athletes prepare for the fall sports season ahead.

The cost of a sports physical will be $149 for ages 11 to 17, and $200 for those 18 years of age and older. Insurance coverage may vary, so please talk with your individual health insurance providers.

Appointments are recommended and can be made by calling 507-379-2041. Walk-ins will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

If you go:

1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11
Located on the fourth floor of the medical center

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Freeborn County Fair Begins

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012, 7:40am

The Freeborn County Fair begins Tuesday, July 31st. At this year's fair, expect to see live musical acts and crafts on display.

It begins with entry day on Tuesday. Wednesday is Senior Citizens Day. Saturday is Kids Day at the fair.

New in the Fairlane Building this year, "Touch Of Broadway Shows." This new event features local talent that will perform on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

2012 Live Music At Grandstand: All Shows Start at 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday - Colt Ford
Wednesday - Kip Moore
Thursday - Thompson Square
Friday - Charley Pride
Saturday - Lonestar

If you go:

July 31-August 6
Details about specific daily events: http://www.freeborncountyfair.com
Grandstand Shows Free With Admission, Reserved Seating $25

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Find Albert Lea Area Schools On Facebook

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor

Monday, July 30th, 2012, 10:09am

Find Albert Lea Area Schools On Facebook

School will start in Albert Lea in a little more than a month from now. Parents and students can stay connected to Albert Lea Area Schools through Facebook.

If you "like" their page, you'll get updates on sports scores and alerts about registration.

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Give Your Thoughts On Albert Lea's "Bump-Out" Plan

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor

Thursday, July 26th, 2012, 8:49am

Give Your Thoughts On Albert Lea's "Bump-Out" Plan

Based on public input, the Broadway Avenue Streetscape design team is advancing the intersection bump-out configurations that were presented at public meetings.

City public works staff have marked the outline of the bump-outs at the Broadway Avenue/William Street intersection with cones so that business owners, drivers and pedestrians can better visualize the area that they will encompass.

More information can be found on the project's website

If you have any comments on the plan, please contact Director of Public Works, Steven Jahnke, 507-377-4325 or email sjahnke@city.albertlea.org