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All of the artifacts depicted have been found or made in Freeborn County. (1) Cataline gorget (piece of clothing worn on or near the neck), possibly from the Late Archaic/Early Woodland Period (2,500 years old). Photo courtesy of Augustana University (AU) (2) Native American grooved ax head, unknown date. Photo courtesy of the History Center of Freeborn County (HCFC) (3) A bone tool, possibly a bodkin, probably from the Woodland Period. Bodkins are sewing needles used for thick cloth/leather. Photo courtesy of Mark Sorenson (4) Pottery sherds of an unknown date, made out of chert stone that was heated and then molded. The impressions on the ceramic’s surface are from cord-wrapped sticks. Photo courtesy of AU (5) 1919 doll given to Hazel Pilgrim from a Sioux family passing through Freeborn County, made out of a rice or flour sack. Photo courtesy of HCFC (6) Headdress of William H. DeCora, former chief of the Ho-Chunk, formerly known as Winnebago, tribe’s Thunderbird Clan. He lived in Albert Lea from 1942 to 1961. Photo courtesy of HCFC (7) Sioux children’s beaded moccassins, unknown date. Photo courtesy of HCFC (8) Ho-Chunk children’s deerskin jacket from the DeCora family, 1970s. Photo courtesy of HCFC
Buried: The Long Forgotten History of Freeborn County
Rice Boettcher, Online Editor • November 13, 2025
"High School has taught me to really value to process over the product, furthermore, I actually care about every person around me," says Senior Ashley O'Sullivan. "I have learned that failure is a chance to see how far I have come, and to recognize the progress I have made throughout high school".
Fair Connected ALHS to Future Opportunities
Jorja Bolinger, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025
“This [photo] is basically the same area,” said science teacher Todd Mikkelsen. “So that [the cover photo] was my photo at dusk. Here it is at night time and there’s something jetting up out of the ground. So it’s the same location, different dates, two different cameras picked up an anomaly in the same region.”
Supernatural Stories from Across ALHS
Kae Bee and Izzy Mednansky October 2, 2025
Swift Response Ensures Safety during Social Media Threat
Swift Response Ensures Safety during Social Media Threat
Kae Bee, Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2025
Thanksgiving Break
Have Fun!
Larry Irvine with his grandson at their game on Oct.10 vs. Wasca. Charlie Irvine(12) on the left, Grandpa Larry Irvine in the middle, and Sam Mcgill (12) on right. “I feel like it’s on the behalf of my family,”  said McGill. “It represents the character that our parents have built us up to and the standard they’ve held us to.”
Two Jerseys, One Big Family
Allondra De Rosas Lazaro, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

Every summer Seniors and cousins Charlie Irvine and Sam McGill go with their male relatives on an annual summer fishing trip. “My grandpa’s always...

Issue 91
Hasa Throwback: Racing the Clock
Ali Hafstad, Editor
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Supplies used to paint pumpkins were acrylic paints, brushes, water, paper plates and paper towels.
Hasa Trys
Kae Bee, editor • November 13, 2025

Carving pumpkins is a fun bonding activity with loved ones during the fall season. However, since we are in the school setting, we can’t really use sharp...

Seniors Jorja Bolinger, Kae Bee and Emma Weckwerth doing yoga.
Hasa Trys Yoga
October 2, 2025
Even the Walmart carries whole shelf filled with blind boxes. This photo was taken towards the back of the toy section at the Walmart in Albert Lea.
The Blind Box Obsession
October 2, 2025
Birdie and Lee
Ryoko Imperial, Artist • November 13, 2025
Minnesota First Celebrates Veteran's Day
Minnesota First Celebrates Veteran’s Day
Angie Zoller Barker, Guest Columnist • November 13, 2025

Every Veterans Day, we remember the sacrifices of those who have served in the military. One of Minnesota’s contributions came from the 1st Minnesota...

Aidan Thumann (10) at the Homecoming football game against St. Peter on October 3rd.
October Sports Photos
November 3, 2025
All In or All Gone?
All In or All Gone?
Emma Weckwerth, Online Editor • November 13, 2025

Gambling has been gaining popularity, especially within the teenage audience. Sports betting, a type of gambling, has been on the rise, specifically with...

Tourism Terror
Tourism Terror
October 2, 2025
The Cost of Exclusion
The Cost of Exclusion
March 13, 2025
Letter to the Editor
Morgan Goskeson, Guest Writer • October 6, 2025

Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed out trying to balance being a student and an athlete? That's because we never get an adequate break for the work we...

Letter to the Editor
Kaylee Henderson, Guest Writer • November 13, 2025

As student athletes we have seen and experienced mental and physical crashouts. We see it all the time in players of all ages, skill and gender. They just...

Letter to the Editor
Bryn Haase, Guest Writer • November 13, 2025

As a student who is an athlete at ALHS and trying to be educated we  feel that teachers need to give students more time in class to work on their assignments. A...

All of the artifacts depicted have been found or made in Freeborn County. (1) Cataline gorget (piece of clothing worn on or near the neck), possibly from the Late Archaic/Early Woodland Period (2,500 years old). Photo courtesy of Augustana University (AU) (2) Native American grooved ax head, unknown date. Photo courtesy of the History Center of Freeborn County (HCFC) (3) A bone tool, possibly a bodkin, probably from the Woodland Period. Bodkins are sewing needles used for thick cloth/leather. Photo courtesy of Mark Sorenson (4) Pottery sherds of an unknown date, made out of chert stone that was heated and then molded. The impressions on the ceramic’s surface are from cord-wrapped sticks. Photo courtesy of AU (5) 1919 doll given to Hazel Pilgrim from a Sioux family passing through Freeborn County, made out of a rice or flour sack. Photo courtesy of HCFC (6) Headdress of William H. DeCora, former chief of the Ho-Chunk, formerly known as Winnebago, tribe’s Thunderbird Clan. He lived in Albert Lea from 1942 to 1961. Photo courtesy of HCFC (7) Sioux children’s beaded moccassins, unknown date. Photo courtesy of HCFC (8) Ho-Chunk children’s deerskin jacket from the DeCora family, 1970s. Photo courtesy of HCFC
Buried: The Long Forgotten History of Freeborn County
Rice Boettcher, Online Editor • November 13, 2025

In 1835, the topographer Albert Miller Lea of the U.S. Dragoons surveyed the southern portion of the territory the U.S. government had recently acquired;...

Sydney from the Albert Lea Humane Society
Humane Society Pet of the Month
Humane Society, Guest Columnist • October 3, 2025

Sydney is an American Foxhound born mid-May 2016 and has a lot of energy and plenty to say. She is a sweet lady who would love a home with a big yard to...

Hi, my name is Allondra. I'm a staff writer on the AHLAHASA. I am vice president of StudCo, captain of the swim team, mock trial, and a spring manager....

Emma Weckwerth
Emma Weckwerth
Online Editor

Hii, my name is Emma. I'm a senior this year and an online editor for the Ahlahasa!

Rice Boettcher
Rice Boettcher
Online Editor

Hi, my name is Rice! I'm a senior and am an online editor for the Ahlahasa. I'm involved in NHS, Concert Band, Youth in Government, and am a volunteer...

Jorja Bolinger
Jorja Bolinger
Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Jorja, and I am a senior this year! Some of my favorite things are reading, taking pictures, and the lake.

Kae Bee
Kae Bee
Editor

Hi, my name is Kae. I am a senior this school year. I am involved in link crew, NHS, student council, and the Ahlahasa. Some things I like outside of school...

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