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

Cops, Courts & Fires

2 California residents arrested for 10 pounds of meth

Two San Diego residents who allegedly possessed 10 pounds of methamphetamine Friday on Interstate 35 were charged with felonies Monday in Freeborn County District Court. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, October 22, 2018 8:22 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Mayoral candidate says rural health care is No. 1 local issue

George Marin, challenger for Albert Lea mayor, said the city needs to support competition in local health care. Marin is challenging incumbent Mayor Vern Rasmussen ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, October 19, 2018 10:20 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Shoff seeks his fourth term on county board

Incumbent Freeborn County District 4 Commissioner Chris Shoff said the county tax burden is relatively lower than other counties. To Shoff, who is running unopposed, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, October 18, 2018 8:14 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Feehan makes campaign stop in Albert Lea

Candidate calls for long-term care reimbursement increase Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:27 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Ward 2 councilor: Invest in community

The incumbent Ward 2 Albert Lea city councilor believes one of the top issues the city faces is continuing to invest in and promote the ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:25 pm

Featured News

County board approves 10-acre solar farm

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved the construction of an approximately 10-acre solar farm north of Hartland. The farm, expected to provide ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 7:05 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Howe wants open, honest and fair elections

The Republican challenger for Minnesota secretary of state is taking issue with state laws governing primary and general elections. John Howe, 55, is challenging incumbent ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 6:56 pm

Featured News

Restrictions lifted on Albert Lea, Fountain lakes

Wake restrictions on Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake caused by heavy local rain were lifted Tuesday. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 10:59 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Purchase agreements expected mid-November for fire station properties

The city of Albert Lea plans to have purchase agreements by mid-November with property owners affected by the city’s decision to build its new fire ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, October 15, 2018 9:45 pm

Education

Funk not selected for Shakopee position

Albert Lea Superintendent Mike Funk was not selected as the new superintendent for Shakopee Public Schools. The Shakopee school board Monday unanimously voted to offer ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, October 15, 2018 8:17 pm

Featured News

Local farmers respond to Trump’s ethanol decision

President Donald Trump’s decision Tuesday to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the flow of ethanol into the fuel market is drawing support from ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, October 12, 2018 9:10 pm

Elections & Campaigns

District 27A challenger looks to depolarize government

The man vying for the District 27A representative position is calling for a “long-term and sustainable funding solution for roads and bridges.” Terry Gjersvik is ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, October 12, 2018 9:07 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man charged with domestic assault by strangulation

An Albert Lea man who allegedly strangled someone he knew Thursday was charged with a felony the following day in Freeborn County District Court. Kevin ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, October 12, 2018 9:03 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Probation for man who drove drunk, caused injury crash

An Albert Lea man who was driving drunk during a crash that injured another person last November was placed on probation for three years Friday ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, October 12, 2018 9:02 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Level 3 offender pleads guilty in multiple cases

An Albert Lea Level 3 sex offender who threatened to harm a woman he knew in January pleaded guilty Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:24 pm

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