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

Featured News

Freeborn County to request Mayo Clinic CEO, others attend next meeting

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Community Health Board, plans to send a letter to top Mayo Clinic officials this week demanding ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 8:47 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

North Carolina man pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct

A North Carolina man charged with sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl he knew in July pleaded guilty Monday in Freeborn County District Court. Joel Callejas ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 8:45 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Making a difference

Probation services department leader brings new mindset Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, September 17, 2018 10:06 pm

Featured News

County backs out of facilitated dialogue with Mayo Clinic

Freeborn County withdrew last week from facilitated dialogue sessions with Mayo Clinic and the city of Albert Lea to discuss the hospital system’s planned transition ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, September 17, 2018 10:04 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea woman injured in two-vehicle crash

An Albert Lea woman was injured Friday in a two-vehicle crash in southern part of the city. Audrey Nicole Robins, 25, was taken to Mayo ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, September 17, 2018 9:59 pm

Faith

Facing, focusing on God

Tabernacle display comes to Albert Lea for first time Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, September 14, 2018 11:06 pm

Featured News

County board will debate tax levy increase

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners is expected to debate a 4.8 percent tax levy increase on Tuesday. Tax impacts on a residential homestead property ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, September 14, 2018 11:03 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Austin man found guilty of armed robbery in Albert Lea

An Austin man who participated in a robbery and led officers on a high-speed chase that reached 100 mph was found guilty Thursday in Freeborn ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, September 14, 2018 11:02 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Level 3 offender found guilty of probation violation, sentenced to prison, but expected to be released

An Albert Lea Level 3 offender who violated probation was sentenced to nearly 1 1/2 years in prison Thursday in Freeborn County District Court. However, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, September 13, 2018 10:18 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Oakland man pleads not guilty to criminal sexual conduct charges

An Oakland man who allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with a 4-year-old girl in August pleaded not guilty Thursday in Freeborn County District Court. Fortino ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, September 13, 2018 10:16 pm

News

Final organized cleanup of summer is completed

Approximately a dozen people cleaned Albert Lea’s downtown district and Morin Park Saturday afternoon. The event was the last of three organized by the United ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 10:59 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Glenville man sentenced to 25 years of probation

A Glenville man who sold 14 grams of methamphetamine in an undercover operation in December was placed on probation for 25 years Tuesday in Faribault ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 10:58 pm

Business

Local inn promotes surrounding area to its guests

HAYWARD — A bed and breakfast continues to operate and provide local residents with gathering space. The Czech Inn Bed & Breakfast and Retreat features ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 10:55 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Alden-Conger Public School temporarily placed on lockdown after incident involving parent

ALDEN — Alden-Conger Public School was placed on lockdown for approximately 30 to 45 minutes Wednesday afternoon after an incident involving the parent of a ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 4:06 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

City delays vote on fire station to review costs

Councilors hope for more info. on Newton Avenue purchases Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 9:24 pm

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