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

Education

Promoting reading

There are at least a dozen Little Free Libraries in Albert Lea Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 8:16 pm

Watershed board approves contract for Upper Twin Lake project

The Shell Rock River Watershed District Board of Managers on Tuesday approved a nearly $518,000 contract to build a pump station on Upper Twin Lake ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 8:13 pm

Survey: Residents’ view of Albert Lea has improved

Albert Lea residents view the city in much higher regard than in 2015, according to results from a survey conducted by the city this year. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 9:52 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Sheriff: Kennel was ‘on our radar for a little while’

The Worth County Sheriff’s Office has investigated the Manly facility where nearly 170 allegedly neglected Samoyed dogs were seized Monday since last spring. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 2:27 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

2 injured in separate crashes

A Glenville man was injured Saturday after the grain truck he was driving tipped over east of Gordonsville. Michael Craig Steene, 66, was flown by ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, November 12, 2018 8:30 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Nearly 170 neglected dogs found at Worth County breeding facility

Authorities seized early 170 neglected dogs from a Worth County breeding farm Monday, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, November 12, 2018 11:59 am

Veterans Day marked in ceremony at Freeborn County Government Center

U.S. military veterans were honored during a brief ceremony Sunday outside the Freeborn County Government Center in recognition of Veterans Day. The ceremony included brief ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, November 12, 2018 10:03 am

Shuttle services between Albert Lea, Austin Mayo locales start in January

SMART Transit will offer shuttle services between Albert Lea and Austin hospitals beginning in January. The round-trip service will be available from 8 a.m. to ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, November 9, 2018 10:15 pm

Business

Taco Bell franchise is coming back to Albert Lea

A Taco Bell location is expected to open by spring 2019 at Trail’s Travel Center. The restaurant, which serves Tex-Mex food, will come less than ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, November 9, 2018 10:14 pm

Education

High school program honors veterans ahead of holiday

Military veterans were honored Friday during a ceremony to mark Veterans Day at Albert Lea High School. In an address to students and staff, Albert ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, November 9, 2018 10:10 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

1 injured in I-35 crash

A California man was injured Thursday in a rollover crash in snow and icy conditions on Interstate 35 south of the Glenville exit. John Frederick ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, November 9, 2018 8:55 am

Addressing a shortage

Mental health care faces shortage in-state and nationwide Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, November 8, 2018 9:23 pm

Faith

Youth for Christ highlights influence on the community

South Central Minnesota Youth For Christ raised more than $30,000 for scholarships for youth last fiscal year. Fundraising numbers were discussed Thursday during the annual ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, November 8, 2018 9:17 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Woman charged with drunken driving, striking pedestrian

A Geneva woman who allegedly crashed into a pedestrian while driving drunk Sunday in Ellendale was charged with a felony Monday in Steele County District ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 9:25 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Olson wins 4th term as councilor

Incumbent Albert Lea Ward 4 Councilor Reid Olson won a close election for his fourth term on the council. By obtaining 52.04 percent of the ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 2:18 am

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