Cops, Courts & Fires
Man charged with arson in local auto business fire
An Albert Lea man who allegedly set a local automotive business building on fire in early January has been charged with multiple felonies in connection ...
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Sam Wilmes covers crime, courts and government for the Albert Lea Tribune.
News
Sharing Jesus’ love through service
For one group of local organizers, being a Christian is not something they keep inside church walls. The Shinefest Week of Service has recently taken ...
by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, March 10, 2019 1:00 pm
News
Albert Lea resident finds balance as church leader, meat inspector and family man
Albert Lea resident Brian Jeppson spends 40 hours a week as a U.S. Department of Agriculture meat inspector in Geneva, a position he said allows ...
by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, March 10, 2019 1:00 pm
News
‘Called to heal a broken world’
The Rev. John Mitchem’s typical week includes 50 to 55 hours of work at United Methodist Church. In addition to his duties at the church ...
by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, March 10, 2019 1:00 pm
Featured News
Roundabouts no longer part of Bridge Avenue 2020 plan
Roundabouts are reportedly no longer being considered at the intersection of Richway Drive and Bridge Avenue when Bridge Avenue is reconstructed in 2020. The option ...
by Sam Wilmes, Friday, March 8, 2019 5:51 pm
Featured News
County administrator: Repairs needed at government center
There are reportedly a number of repairs needed at the Freeborn County Government Center, including a failing roof in the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners ...
by Sam Wilmes, Friday, March 8, 2019 5:50 pm
News
Organizers gear up for the first-ever Governor’s Fishing Opener in the city
Albert Lea will host its first Governor’s Fishing Opener in May, a four-day event that could bring $2 million in media exposure and draw attention to ...
by Sam Wilmes, Friday, March 8, 2019 1:00 pm
Featured News
Will heavy snow in region lead to spring flooding?
Weather Service official: Albert Lea has high threat of flooding
by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, March 7, 2019 8:45 pm
Featured News
The Baby Place to move to Austin mid- to late-2020
Construction expected to start in July
by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, March 7, 2019 8:42 pm
Featured News
Will governor’s electricity plan be attainable?
Local stakeholders share pros and cons of plan
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 8:09 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Car crashes into Cheers Liquor building
No injuries were reported Wednesday after a Buick Century crashed into Cheers Liquor. The crash, reported at about 11:50 a.m., smashed the back doors, destroyed ...
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 1:55 pm
Featured News
‘Good bonding for us’
Sisters give birth on same day at The Baby Place
by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 8:07 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
County board approves cost-of-living increases for correctional officers
Approximately 50 Freeborn County correctional sergeants and officers will receive 4 percent cost-of-living adjustments in 2019 as part of three-year contracts unanimously approved Tuesday by ...
by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 8:03 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Man pleads guilty to high-speed chase in two counties
A Little Falls man who led officers on a more than 115-mph chase in January in Iowa and Minnesota pleaded guilty Tuesday in Freeborn County ...
by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 8:02 pm
Education
Do high schoolers know enough about civics?
A bill being considered at the Minnesota Legislature would require 11th- and 12th-graders to take a civics course for credit. The proposed legislation is supported ...
by Sam Wilmes, Monday, March 4, 2019 10:00 pm
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