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

Cops, Courts & Fires

Hartland woman asks for seized cats to be returned

The Hartland woman who had 16 cats seized from her house last week is seeking an emergency relief from the action in Freeborn County District ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 11:20 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Commercial dog breeding facility owner pledges to not breed dogs if returned

The owner of the Manly, Iowa, commercial dog breeding facility where 154 Samoyed dogs were rescued last month pledged to not breed her dogs if ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 4:38 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man charged with felonies for leading police on chase in stolen car

A St. Paul man who allegedly jumped out of a stolen car while it was moving during a chase Friday was charged with two felonies ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, December 3, 2018 9:27 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

ASPCA veterinarian testifies in trial of puppy mill owner

A forensic veterinarian who played a leading role in rescuing 154 dogs last month from a Manly, Iowa, commercial breeding facility said a similar situation ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, December 3, 2018 8:11 pm

Featured News

‘You are making a difference in somebody’s life’

Bell-ringing campaign underway for local Salvation Army Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, November 30, 2018 10:53 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Sheriff requests 22 percent pay raise for 2019

Freeborn County Sheriff Kurt Freitag is requesting a more than 22 percent pay increase for 2019. Freitag asked the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners in ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, November 30, 2018 10:51 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Woman gets probation in domestic assault case

A woman charged in a domestic incident was placed on probation for two years Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court. Patricia Marie Boggess, 62, was ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, November 29, 2018 7:19 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Commercial puppy facility owner denies allegations

The owner of the Manly, Iowa, commercial puppy facility where 154 Samoyed dogs were rescued earlier this month is denying the dogs are threatened, court ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, November 29, 2018 11:28 am

Education

Helping parents learn

Funds help adults with care for children while they’re in class Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 9:29 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

2 injured in crash on I-35

Two Faribault residents were injured Tuesday when a vehicle and a semi collided on Interstate 35 in Freeborn County. Corey John Vanthomme, 37, and Wendy ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 9:26 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

16 cats seized from Hartland home

HARTLAND — The Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley seized 16 cats Tuesday from the home of a Hartland woman who has drawn controversy over ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 9:49 am

Featured News

Residents lobby for new park near City Arena

Local residents hope a park can be built on the northeast side of Albert Lea City Arena. In a message to the Albert Lea City ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 8:28 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea woman pleads guilty to lesser charge in domestic incident

An Albert Lea woman charged in a domestic incident will not have to serve any additional jail time after pleading guilty to misdemeanor domestic assault ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 8:24 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

City receives 10 bids for fire station construction

The Albert Lea City Council has received 10 bids for the construction of Albert Lea Fire Department’s planned fire station. The two lowest offers to construct ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, November 26, 2018 10:04 pm

Albert Lea Tigers

Council: There are parking concerns with new Hammer Complex

The city of Albert Lea has concerns over the proposed layout of Albert Lea Area School’s Hammer Complex update. Albert Lea City Manager Chad Adams ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, November 26, 2018 9:48 pm

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