Cops, Courts & Fires
Prairie Profiles: Jail administrator likes a challenge, motivated to give back
Freeborn County jail Administrator Mike Stasko is using his passion to serve in his position as the head of the local detention center.
Sam Wilmes, Author at Albert Lea Tribune
Sam Wilmes covers crime, courts and government for the Albert Lea Tribune.
Elections & Campaigns
County votes to support 2 appointed positions
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday supported state legislation allowing for the appointment of auditor/treasurer and county recorder positions. The measure passed on ...
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 8:49 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
2 injured in rear-end collision on Bridge Avenue
Two teenagers were injured Tuesday in a three-vehicle, rear-end collision south of the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Hammer Road. Grace Okland, 17, of Lake ...
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 8:48 pm
Arts & Culture
Middle school students bring a classic to the stage
School gears up for ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ play
by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 8:25 pm
Featured News
County delays vote on wind farm agreement
Agreement covers liability for damage to county infrastructure
by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 8:22 pm
Featured News
Farm Family of the Year
Couple recognized for work in the industry and community
by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 1:00 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Level 3 offender breaks sprinkler head in jail
A Level 3 offender who intentionally broke a sprinkler head Saturday in the Freeborn County jail pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors Monday in Freeborn County ...
by Sam Wilmes, Monday, March 18, 2019 8:02 pm
Featured News
Federal grant awarded for Blazing Star Trail bridge
A nearly $1 million federal grant has been awarded for a bridge over Albert Lea Lake to connect Blazing Star Trail from Albert Lea to ...
by Sam Wilmes, Friday, March 15, 2019 7:45 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Prison for man who led cops on chase, had stolen property
A St. Paul man who reportedly jumped out of a stolen car while it was moving during a chase in November was sentenced to more ...
by Sam Wilmes, Friday, March 15, 2019 7:37 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Handful of roads closed because of ice, water
Freeborn County is advising limited travel on gravel roads until further notice. Freeborn County Emergency Management Director Rich Hall said the roads are still available ...
by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, March 14, 2019 12:24 pm
Business
Building gets a new use
Indoor storage units to open at former bowling alley site
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 8:40 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
What should go in the old fire station space?
City exploring use for Senior Center, library
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 8:38 pm
Featured News
‘You just want to go someplace local’
Weather impact on hospital distance concerns residents
by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7:16 pm
Featured News
County fairgrounds horse barn roof collapses under snow
The roof of a horse born north of the Beer Garden location in the Freeborn County Fairgrounds reportedly collapsed Sunday under the weight of heavy ...
by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7:12 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Austin man charged with alleged rape at Albert Lea hotel
An Austin man who allegedly raped a female last month was charged with felonies Friday in Freeborn County District Court. Dallas Clinton Britt, 34, is ...
by Sam Wilmes, Monday, March 11, 2019 8:03 pm
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Construction Updates
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