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

Elections & Campaigns

Brooks captures 6th term

Incumbent Albert Lea Ward 6 Councilor Al “Minnow” Brooks captured his sixth term in office Tuesday with a decisive victory over challenger Nick Ronnenberg. Brooks ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 2:16 am

Elections & Campaigns

Updated: Bennett slides to victory in District 27A

District 27A Rep. Peggy Bennett cruised to her third term Tuesday. Bennett, R-Albert Lea, defeated her challenger, DFLer Terry Gjersvik. According to the Minnesota Secretary ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 2:14 am

Elections & Campaigns

Rasmussen re-elected as Albert Lea mayor

Albert Lea's mayoral incumbent wins by less than 200 votes Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 10:32 pm

Education

Governor candidate Tim Walz visits Southwest, Sibley schools

Minnesota DFL gubernatorial candidate Tim Walz expressed support for teachers Monday during a visit to Southwest Middle School and Sibley Elementary School. His visit came ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, November 5, 2018 8:29 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

2 California residents now face federal charges for meth

Two San Diego residents who allegedly possessed 10 pounds of methamphetamine last month in Freeborn County are now facing federal charges in connection with the ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, November 5, 2018 8:26 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Area man hurt in motorcycle crash

A Clarks Grove man was injured Saturday in Clarks Grove after he was ejected from the motorcycle he was driving and struck the road. Joel ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, November 5, 2018 8:21 pm

Education

‘It’s something that a lot of us don’t really talk about’

Students lead drug- and alcohol-free initiative Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, November 2, 2018 9:17 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Probation for Austin man in Albert Lea gas station assault

An Austin man who participated in an assault in January 2017 was placed on probation for up to five years Friday in Freeborn County District ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, November 2, 2018 9:14 pm

Featured News

Mayo reducing clinic hours in Alden and Kiester

Locations will no longer have on-site practitioners in January Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, November 1, 2018 10:57 pm

Featured News

City looking to bring back full-time planner position

The city of Albert Lea plans to shift to a full-time planner by early next year. The planner will reduce the role of city consultant ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, November 1, 2018 10:50 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Mason City woman charged with prostitution

A Mason City woman who allegedly engaged in prostitution in August 2017 in Albert Lea has been charged with a gross misdemeanor in Freeborn County ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 10:12 pm

Elections & Campaigns

County recorder hopeful wants to update systems

The challenger for Freeborn County recorder, Sue Tasker, hopes to use her background in real estate and business management to preserve clear and precise records ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 10:06 pm

Elections & Campaigns

District 2 candidates talk Freeborn County issues

The two people vying to be Freeborn County District 2 commissioner cited the county’s transportation funding shortage and Mayo Clinic Health System’s in-progress transition of ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 10:06 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Shakopee man charged with leading police on chase

A Shakopee man who allegedly led Albert Lea police officers on a low-speed chase Monday in Albert Lea while more than three times the legal ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 10:04 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Callahan touts experience, knowledge

Freeborn County Recorder Kelly Callahan said his “knowledge, education, experience and professionalism” are the greatest assets he brings to the position. Callahan, 64, is squaring ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 10:03 pm

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