Jenae Hackensmith, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

Progress 2016

Freeborn County natives talk about new life helping at orphanage in Haiti

Holly and Dan Ravenhorst and their three young children packed the last of their things in early September and got ready to move their family ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, June 20, 2016 12:54 pm

Progress 2016

Riverland program develops ag skills

Curriculum focuses on needs of industry, education for rising farmers Riverland Community College has big plans as it expands its reach in the agriculture sector. ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 1:17 pm

Featured News

‘Young Frankenstein’ finds life with Riverland musical

Riverland Community College is gearing up for its last play this season with the Broadway musical “Young Frankenstein.” Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:41 am

Education

Austin Public Schools group suggests against calendar change

A committee exploring calendar options and start times told the Austin Public Schools Board Monday that the community likely doesn’t have the support to explore ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 9:09 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

A.L. man sentenced to 2 years probation for Austin robbery

AUSTIN — One of three people charged with allegedly robbing Freedom Value Center in Austin at knifepoint was sentenced Thursday in Mower County District Court. ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, January 30, 2016 6:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

A.L. man pleads guilty to aggravated robbery

AUSTIN — One of three people charged with allegedly robbing Freedom Value Center in Austin at knifepoint pleaded guilty Friday in Mower County District Court. ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, December 19, 2015 4:11 pm

Education

Austin school board approves joining with A.L. for cooperative

Austin Public Schools will join with Albert Lea Area Schools to try to improve programming for students with more severe special needs. The Austin Public ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 9:14 am

Education

New co-op may be in works for students with special needs

AUSTIN — After a partnership with four other school districts fell through earlier this year, the Austin Public Schools District is looking to partner with ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, November 24, 2015 11:36 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Austin man pleads not guilty in homicide case

AUSTIN — Michael Francis McIntosh, dressed in a jail-issued orange jumpsuit, pleaded not guilty in a Mower County courtroom Thursday to the homicide of 39-year-old ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, November 20, 2015 9:54 am

Featured News

Riverland to open ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’

The Riverland Community College Theatre Department is getting ready to open the second production in its season today. “Dancing at Lughnasa,” by Irish playwright Brian ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, November 18, 2015 10:08 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man arrested for spree after bond release

AUSTIN — The same day he was released from the Mower County jail after posting bail, Dylan Arthur Leeper, 22, was arrested in a McDonald’s ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, November 14, 2015 3:11 pm

Education

Riverland’s program for nursing to see changes

AUSTIN — Riverland Community College is taking a timeout with it’s Associate’s Degree and Nursing Program (ADN) in 2016. Riverland could layoff six teachers — ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, November 9, 2015 10:10 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Body found in Cedar River; police possibly ID male victim

A body was found in the Cedar River Sunday, and authorities have preliminarily identified the victim. Deputies received a call at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday to ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 10:24 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

4 Austin High School students expelled

Four students were expelled from Austin Public Schools Tuesday after an investigation that lasted several weeks. School Board Chairwoman Angie Goetz confirmed school board members ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 9:57 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Drug bust suspects plead guilty in plea agreement

AUSTIN — Six of seven people have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a heroin distribution sting in May. Perry Black, 24, of Albert Lea pleaded ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, October 18, 2015 9:00 am

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