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Sam Wilmes covers crime, courts and government for the Albert Lea Tribune.

Cops, Courts & Fires

Up to 20 years probation for man who stunned woman with Taser in Albert Lea

A Waterville man charged with stunning a woman with a Taser in October 2016 in Albert Lea was placed on probation for up to 20 ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 10:51 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Council awards $7.96M contract for fire station

Purchase agreements for 3 properties approved Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:57 pm

Featured News

County approves raises for elected officials

Freeborn County commissioners approved raises for elected county officials — including themselves — Tuesday. Commissioners approved the raises for Auditor/Treasurer Pat Martinson, Recorder Kelly Callahan, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:56 pm

Featured News

Bridge Avenue construction project designs discussed

Initial preliminary design options for the planned 2020 Bridge Avenue reconstruction project were available for the public Tuesday during an open house at Albert Lea ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:54 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea woman injured after being struck by vehicle

An Albert Lea woman was injured Monday night after she was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Sheridan Street. Ann ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:18 am

Featured News

City Council approves water rate increase

The Albert Lea City Council unanimously approved a 7 percent water rate increase Monday night. The increase is expected to raise water rates $1.90 per ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, December 10, 2018 9:53 pm

Featured News

Prairie Profiles: Passion for helping people

Employee works for both United Way and Senior Resources Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, December 10, 2018 7:56 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea home destroyed by fire

An Albert Lea house was destroyed Saturday in a fire. Damage to the home and property inside at 601 E. Fifth St. is estimated at ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, December 9, 2018 7:13 am

Featured News

Water rate, tax levies to be discussed at council meeting

The Albert Lea City Council is expected to consider a 7 percent water rate increase for 2019 Monday. Albert Lea Finance Director Kristi Brutlag said ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, December 7, 2018 10:39 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man charged with being married to 2 women at once

An Albert Lea man who has allegedly been married to two women at the same time has been charged with a felony in Freeborn County ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, December 7, 2018 10:36 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Northwood man charged with felony for hit-and-run

A Northwood man who allegedly fled from the scene of a crash that injured one person in July south of Glenville has been charged with ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, December 7, 2018 10:35 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Missouri woman injured in Freeborn County crash

A Missouri woman was injured Friday when her car struck a median guardrail after hitting an icy patch of Interstate 35 in Freeborn County. Elizabeth ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, December 7, 2018 12:16 pm

Business

Businesses partner to feed families in need over the holiday break

12 Days of Pizza initiative to help 12 local families with food Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, December 6, 2018 8:42 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Northwood-Kensett teacher resigns after drug arrest

Northwood-Kensett Community School District teacher Sara Fenske resigned Monday. Fenske resigned the day of a Northwood-Kensett school board special meeting to discuss her job status ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, December 6, 2018 10:34 am

Business

Another retail option in Albert Lea

Walgreens beauty consultant opens new business in mall Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 8:55 pm

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