Associated Press, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

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Biden warns in farewell address that an ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to deliver stark warnings about an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:56 am

News

Sam Darnold’s career-best season ends with a thud as he takes 9 sacks in playoff loss

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Sam Darnold did nearly everything right in a renaissance season, resurrecting his career as a starter while pushing Minnesota to one of ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6:52 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Trump is sentenced in his hush money case, but the judge declines to impose any punishment

NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment, an outcome that ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, January 10, 2025 12:02 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 win, without the Jan. 6 mob violence of four years ago

WASHINGTON — Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings Monday that unfolded without challenge, in stark contrast to ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, January 6, 2025 6:02 am

News

Darnold and Vikings will look for answers instead of getting a playoff bye

DETROIT — The Minnesota Vikings will have a lot of time to think when they fly to Los Angeles later this week. They can try ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, January 6, 2025 5:44 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man accused of hiding stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers plans to plead guilty, attorney says

MINNEAPOLIS — A man accused of long hiding a stolen pair of sequined ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” plans ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, January 3, 2025 3:00 pm

Sports

Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings were ready to start their postgame ritual in honor of a ninth consecutive victory before realizing Sam Darnold was still ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, December 30, 2024 11:23 am

News

One owl rescued by a Minnesota woman is euthanized; efforts to save the other owls to continue

ST. PAUL — One of the two owls rescued by a Minnesota woman in a story that went viral this week has died, but the ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, December 27, 2024 4:44 pm

Sports

Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O’Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur

MINNEAPOLIS  — Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's stirring locker room tribute to his team last week at Seattle was respectfully interrupted by seven-year veteran right ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, December 27, 2024 1:34 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota deputies saw 250 animals suffering at purported rescue. Weeks later, only 70 were left

HINES — Minnesota officials this month went to a purported rescue facility to remove more than 250 animals living in crates caked with excrement — ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, December 19, 2024 6:42 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster for ‘election interference’ after poll weekend before election

President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and its pollster for “brazen election interference” in publishing a survey the weekend before the election that ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 4:56 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota man gets life without parole for killing girlfriend who was the subject of a 69-day search

WINONA — A Minnesota man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday for killing his girlfriend, whose 2023 disappearance after ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:43 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Prosecutors charge suspect with killing CEO as act of terrorism

NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism, prosecutors said Tuesday as ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

3 dead, others injured in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.  — A student opened fire at a private Christian school Monday morning in Wisconsin, killing two people in the final week before Christmas ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, December 16, 2024 2:46 pm

News

New Jersey, Minnesota sue Glock over switch that allows pistols to fire like machine gun

NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey and Minnesota sued Glock on Thursday, calling on the gunmaker to stop selling firearms that can be adapted with dime-sized ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, December 12, 2024 6:31 pm

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