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

Elections & Campaigns

Senate candidate wants to move America First agenda forward

A GOP candidate for U.S. Senate expressed concern about the possible impact tariffs instituted by President Donald Trump’s administration will have on farmers Monday but ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 10:05 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

North Carolina man charged with criminal sexual conduct

A North Carolina man who reportedly sexually abused a 7-year-old girl he knew Friday in Freeborn County was charged Monday in Freeborn County District Court. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 23, 2018 10:13 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Hartland man sentenced to probation for criminal sexual conduct

A Hartland man who reportedly sexually abused a teenage girl he knew in October was placed on probation for 10 to 25 years on Monday ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 23, 2018 10:11 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Woman charged with making threats with knife

An Albert Lea woman who reportedly threatened someone she knew with a knife Sunday was charged with a felony on Monday in Freeborn County District ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 23, 2018 10:10 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

3 arrested after search of apartment finds drugs

Marijuana, meth, drug paraphernalia recovered NORTHWOOD — Three people were arrested Sunday night after authorities found drugs during a search at a Northwood apartment, according ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 23, 2018 10:08 pm

Arts & Culture

Pop culture, science fiction take over Albert Lea

Chapel Con returns for 2nd year with something for everyone Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, July 22, 2018 8:00 pm

Arts & Culture

Letting the light shine

Upcoming Story Show in memory of Albert Lea community leader Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, July 20, 2018 7:51 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Minnesota attorney general candidate calls Mayo Clinic transition a ‘terrible decision’

Candidate for Minnesota attorney general Mike Rothman disagrees with Mayo Clinic Health System’s decision to transition most inpatient services from Albert Lea to Austin. “It’s ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, July 20, 2018 7:48 pm

Featured News

Local, state officials investigating Legionnaires’ cases at St. John’s on Fountain Lake

Local and state officials are investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at St. John’s on Fountain Lake. The first resident’s symptoms reportedly began in early ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, July 20, 2018 5:02 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man to serve prison time for high-speed chase south of Albert Lea

A man already in prison in a separate file was sentenced to one year and one day in prison Thursday in Freeborn County District Court ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 19, 2018 9:19 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man pleads guilty to terroristic threats; expected to get probation

An Albert Lea man who reportedly threatened another person at gunpoint June 2 pleaded guilty to felony terroristic threats Thursday in Freeborn County District Court. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 19, 2018 9:16 pm

Featured News

Fish and Wildlife Service purchases 120 acres

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is buying nearly 120 acres in Freeborn County it hopes will enhance wildlife habitat. The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 9:47 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

4 injured in crash near Ellendale

ELLENDALE — Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a rollover crash Tuesday that injured four people east of Ellendale, according to the Freeborn ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 9:45 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man allegedly threatens county employee with hammer

A Walters man who reportedly threatened a man with a hammer Monday was charged with two felonies on Tuesday in Freeborn County District Court. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 10:00 pm

Featured News

Honoring a fellow Rotarian

Rotary Club keeps up park in memory of late member The Rotary Club of Albert Lea on Saturday honored the contributions a longtime member made ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 10:00 pm

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