Sam Wilmes, Author at Albert Lea Tribune - Page 26 of 168

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

‘Never give up’

Survivors promote message of hope at Relay for Life Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, August 12, 2018 8:00 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Where to vote, who the options are for primaries

A number of local primary races are scheduled for Tuesday: Albert Lea Mayor • Incumbent Vern Rasmussen Jr.: A physical therapist at Mayo Clinic ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, August 12, 2018 8:00 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Incumbent senator looks to be elected to her position for 1st time

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Tina Smith disagrees with the approach President Donald Trump’s administration is taking to health care. Smith, DFL-Minnesota, who replaced former Sen. Al ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, August 12, 2018 8:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man pleads not guilty to sending sexual photos to 14-year-old

An Albert Lea man who allegedly sent sexual pictures to a 14-year-old boy pleaded not guilty Thursday in Freeborn County District Court. Jesse Val-Lee Johansen, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, August 12, 2018 8:00 pm

Water testing continues at St. John’s

Total Legionnaires’ cases up to 4 Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, August 10, 2018 11:29 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Soil tests for fire station so far favor Newton location

Initial soil reports on possible sites for the new Albert Lea fire station favor the location east of the Freeborn County Law Enforcement. Albert Lea ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, August 10, 2018 11:25 pm

‘The expansion was long overdue’

New addition to City Garage will be open for public tours Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 9, 2018 9:45 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Girl injured after falling 30 feet from tree at Myre-Big Island State Park

A 17-year-old girl was reportedly injured Wednesday after falling 30 feet from a tree at Myre-Big Island State Park. The girl, whose name has not ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 9, 2018 9:58 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Four injured in crash near New Richland

Four people were injured Wednesday in a rollover crash on Minnesota Highway 30 west of New Richland. Dean Allen Thordor, 44, of Hayward, Allen Howard ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 9, 2018 9:56 am

Elections & Campaigns

Minehart supports single-payer health care

An Albert Lea man running for the 1st District congressional seat supports single-payer health care. Colin Minehart, 62, is facing DFL-endorsed candidate Dan Feehan for ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 9:59 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Hagedorn: Make government ‘leaner, meaner’

GOP-endorsed 1st Congressional District candidate Jim Hagedorn said he wants to support President Donald Trump’s agenda. Hagedorn, 56, is running against District 26A Sen. Carla ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 9:57 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea high-risk offender charged with trespassing in vacant house

An Albert Lea Level 3 offender was charged last month with misdemeanor trespassing in Freeborn County District Court. Cody Padraic Trott, 28, who is in ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 9:55 pm

News

Emmons to host annual Borderfest celebration

Emmons Borderfest will span two days this year and feature karaoke, a parade and other activities. A karaoke championship contest kicks off the weekend at ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 9:43 pm

Business

Holiday Lanes in Albert Lea to close

Albert Lea bowling alley Holiday Lanes will close at the end of the month after more than 25 years of operation. The facility will be ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 11:13 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Former secretary of state, wife of Walz encourage people to vote in primary

The wife of a leading DFL gubernatorial candidate urged participation in Tuesday’s primary election Monday morning during a brief meeting at The Interchange Wine & ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 11:10 pm

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