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

Elections & Campaigns

Mayoral candidates face off in forum

Mayo Clinic Health System’s decision to transition most inpatient services from Albert Lea to Austin was a source of contention Monday night during an Albert ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, August 6, 2018 10:44 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Feehan: ‘Move forward, not backwards’ with health care

DFL candidate for 1st District U.S. Rep. Dan Feehan said health care is the most important issue facing the country. Feehan, 36, said he supports ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, August 6, 2018 9:52 pm

Featured News

Law enforcement: Two weekend AL attempted abductions not connected

Law enforcement officials say two reported attempted abductions within 24 hours this weekend in Albert Lea were not connected. The comments were made Monday at ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, August 6, 2018 1:37 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

A.L. police investigating second attempted AL kidnapping in less than 24 hours

Albert Lea police are investigating a report of an attempted kidnapping at gunpoint Sunday evening near the city pool. The reporting person, a 22-year-old man, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, August 5, 2018 10:03 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man charged for sending sexual pictures to teenage boy

An Albert Lea man who allegedly sent sexual pictures to a 14-year-old boy was charged with a felony Friday in Freeborn County District Court. Jesse ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, August 5, 2018 2:33 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Minnesota attorney general candidate talks farmers, civil rights, police

Candidate for Minnesota Attorney General Matt Pelikan said he wants to defend the public against predatory practices. “We have to get a fair economy for ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, August 5, 2018 2:29 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Attempted abduction reported at Freeborn County Fair

An attempted abduction was reported Saturday night at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds. Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office deputies were reportedly conducting a foot patrol of the ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, August 5, 2018 11:36 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Felony charge for woman in case of domestic assault

An Albert Lea woman who allegedly strangled someone she knew in May has been charged with a felony in Freeborn County District Court. Jasmine Lynn ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, August 3, 2018 11:12 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Woman gets probation for 2-state high speed chase

A Faribault woman who led officers on a chase in Iowa and Minnesota that reached speeds of 110 mph in March was placed on probation ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, August 3, 2018 11:11 pm

Business

Search continues for new ALEDA director

The Albert Lea Economic Development Agency is still searching for an executive director, two months after Ryan Nolander left the position for a spot in ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 2, 2018 10:35 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Johnson calls for changes in state agencies

The GOP-endorsed candidate for governor said the culture in state government needs to change. Jeff Johnson, 51, said state agencies such as the Department of ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 2, 2018 10:30 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Candidate aims to tackle trafficking, opioid abuse

Candidate for Minnesota Attorney General Doug Wardlow hopes to help combat human trafficking and opioid abuse if he is elected. “It’s going to take a ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 2, 2018 12:06 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Oakland man sentenced to probation for chase

An Oakland man who led officers on a high-speed chase while drunk in August 2017 was placed on probation for up to seven years Tuesday ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 2, 2018 12:01 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Two people injured in Alden motorcycle crash

ALDEN —Two Virginia residents were injured Wednesday in a motorcycle crash on the Interstate 90 ramp into Alden. Jimmy W. Spelts, 48, and Darlene Hall ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 5:34 pm

Arts & Culture

Concert review: Casi Joy, Easton Corbin wow country crowd

Country music singers Casi Joy and Easton Corbin played original songs and covers Tuesday night in front of a large crowd at the Grandstand to ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 11:06 pm

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