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

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man pleads guilty to high-speed chase

An Albert Lea man who led officers on a 23-mile vehicle chase in May that reached 120 mph and ended in Lake Mills pleaded guilty ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:23 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Ward 6 challenger: Health care is No. 1 issue

Health care is the No.1 local issue, according to the candidate vying to be Ward 6 councilor. Nick Ronnenberg, 46, is challenging five-term incumbent Al ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:20 pm

Education

‘Bullying has no place’

Vikings mascot visits Hawthorne Elementary for assembly Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 10:16 pm

Elections & Campaigns

6th Ward councilor hoping for a 6th term

The incumbent Albert Lea Ward 6 councilor said the city could take a more active role in helping businesses enter the community. Al “Minnow” Brooks, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 10:07 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

2 area residents injured in crash in Olmsted County

Two local residents were injured Tuesday in Olmsted County when a vehicle they were driving struck a concrete bridge guardrail on U.S. Highway 63. Heidi ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 10:03 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Fountain, Albert Lea lakes under no wake restrictions

Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are under no wake restrictions until further notice after rain over the last three days. Freeborn County Sheriff Kurt ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 10:20 am

Featured News

Health care views drop in Albert Lea resident survey

City’s image increases by 3 percent Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 8:33 pm

Featured News

Mayo Clinic officials respond to Freeborn County in letter

Mayo Clinic officials do not plan to immediately appear again before the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners. In a letter Monday signed by Mayo Clinic ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 8:31 pm

Featured News

Portable bicycle stations proposed for Albert Lea

An Albert Lea businessman hopes to bring portable bicycle stations to the community, possibly as early as this year. Bill Howe requested the Albert Lea City ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, October 8, 2018 9:44 pm

Featured News

Albert Lea native leaves behind a legacy of political activism

Albert Lea native and prominent liberal activist Marlene Kayser died Friday at the age of 80. Kayser graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1956, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, October 8, 2018 8:44 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Woman charged for stealing from Dairy Queen

A Waseca woman who allegedly stole nearly $2,700 from the Albert Lea Dairy Queen where she worked in June 2017 was charged with a felony ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, October 8, 2018 8:42 pm

Elections & Campaigns

District 27A incumbent highlights House experience

Health care is cited by people across the state as their top issue, according to District 27A Rep. Peggy Bennett. Bennett, R-Albert Lea, is being ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, October 5, 2018 11:18 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea High School briefly placed on lockdown after student altercation

Albert Lea High School was briefly placed on lockdown Friday morning after an altercation between two students in a hallway. “To ensure classes were not ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, October 5, 2018 1:40 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Olson: 1 of top goals is affordable housing

The incumbent Albert Lea Ward 4 city councilor said the city needs to better maintain its housing stock and ensure more affordable housing is in ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, October 4, 2018 8:58 pm

Featured News

It’s harvest season

Farmers beginning harvest; hoping for some drier weather Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 8:43 pm

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