The Albert Lea Tribune is an American, English language newspaper published in Albert Lea, Minnesota. It was founded in 1897. It is published Tuesday thru Saturday and has a circulation of 3,366. It was owned by Boone Newspapers in 2019. History The Albert Lea Tribune was founded in 1897. It has had several names: The Albert Lea Evening Tribune (1981-current) The Evening Tribune (1905-1981) The Albert Lea Evening Tribune (1898-1905) References Newspapers published in Minnesota 1897 establishments in Minnesota Publications established in 1897 Freeborn County, Minnesota