Featured News
Albert Lea selected for child care shortage program
The Albert Lea Economic Development Agency has been selected to participate in a program meant to address child care needs. ALEDA is one of five ...
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Sam Wilmes covers crime, courts and government for the Albert Lea Tribune.
Cops, Courts & Fires
Albert Lea man seriously injured after being struck by van in blizzard conditions
An Albert Lea man was seriously injured Sunday after being struck by a van in whiteout conditions. Leonel Lopez, 44, was taken to Mayo Clinic ...
by Sam Wilmes, Monday, February 25, 2019 10:55 am
News
New Clarks Grove fire hall nearly complete
CLARKS GROVE — When the March 2017 tornado struck, causing substantial damage, five volunteer Clarks Grove Fire Department members were in the city’s fire station ...
by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, February 23, 2019 1:00 pm
Business
Two area bowling alleys keep sport alive
Bowling alleys across the country are facing challenging times as the sport’s popularity has reportedly declined and bowling alleys close, including Holiday Lanes in Albert ...
by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, February 23, 2019 1:00 pm
Education
Glenville-Emmons students get large-school classes in a small-school setting
It is a December Friday afternoon at Glenville-Emmons High School.
by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, February 23, 2019 1:00 pm
Business
Giving a loving home to be at during the day
The year was 1974.
by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, February 23, 2019 1:00 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Bill would cap probation sentences
A bill introduced at the Capitol would cap most felony probationary sentences at five years, unless other circumstances arise. If the bill — introduced by ...
by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 22, 2019 6:26 pm
Education
Bill could offer aid to students taking vocational classes
District 27A Rep. Peggy Bennett, R-Albert Lea, is authoring a bill for the second straight year to provide state aid for students who take vocational ...
by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 22, 2019 6:25 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Woman pleads guilty in 90 mph police chase
An Iowa woman charged in a chase reaching speeds of up to 90 mph in December 2017 pleaded guilty Friday in Freeborn County District Court. ...
by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 22, 2019 6:23 pm
Featured News
The silver lining of a debilitating injury
Man recovering after car crushes him against house
by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:10 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Man pleads guilty to leading police on chase in Albert Lea
An Albert Lea man charged in nearly a half dozen files pleaded guilty to leading Albert Lea officers on a chase with speeds nearing 70 ...
by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:07 pm
Elections & Campaigns
Thoughts shared on changing 2 county positions from elected to appointed seats
Support and opposition to shifting auditor/treasurer and recorder positions from elected to appointed seats were shared Tuesday during a Freeborn County Board of Commissioners meeting. ...
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 8:05 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Man pleads guilty to making death threats
A Clarks Grove man charged after reportedly making death threats at a Wells home in 2017 pleaded guilty Tuesday to terroristic threats in Faribault County ...
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 8:02 pm
Featured News
County board opts not to vote on wind farm, will have further talks in March
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday opted not to vote on an agreement for the planned construction of the Freeborn Wind Farm in ...
by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:11 pm
Featured News
Walz outlines 20-cent gas tax increase in budget proposal
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proposing a 20-cent gas tax increase in his first budget as governor, an increase he said is needed to address ...
by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:10 pm
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