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

Cops, Courts & Fires

A.L. man sentenced to prison time for chase

An Albert Lea man charged after leading officers on a chase in August 2017 that ended when he crashed into another car and fled into ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 9, 2018 10:00 pm

Featured News

Their own Kiddie Parade

An annual tradition at New Richland Farm and City Days Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, July 8, 2018 9:30 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

2 injured in boat vs. jet ski accident

Two people were injured Friday after a boat collided with a jet ski on Fountain Lake. The names of the two juvenile girls who reportedly ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, July 7, 2018 6:55 pm

Featured News

Group to focus on bringing 2nd health care provider to Albert Lea

A local group looking to reclaim health care services lost in Mayo Clinic Health System’s decision to transfer most inpatient services from Albert Lea to ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, July 6, 2018 8:02 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Study finds Lakeshore Drive safe for pedestrians, motorists

A recent study by the city of Albert Lea reportedly found Lakeshore Drive is a relatively safe place for motorists and pedestrians. The results of ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, July 6, 2018 8:01 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Suit alleges violations

Lawyer: Owner says he is willing to address concerns given Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 5, 2018 7:38 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea shooting still under investigation

Albert Lea police are still investigating the June 29 shooting near the intersection of Clark Street and Ermina Avenue. There are no pending charges in ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 5, 2018 7:28 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Delvan man killed in motorcycle crash

A Delavan man was killed Wednesday morning after a motorcycle crash in Faribault County. James Arthur Hoppe, 45, was driving a 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle west ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, July 4, 2018 1:08 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Klobuchar meets with area firefighters

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL-Minnesota, advocated for legislation recently passed by Congress that would create a national firefighter registry Tuesday at Albert Lea fire station.  ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, July 3, 2018 10:18 pm

Featured News

How will County 49 paving be paid for?

The funding source to pave a two-mile stretch of Freeborn County 49 remains unknown. The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted to table a ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, July 3, 2018 10:15 pm

Featured News

Assistant city manager to be interim HRA director

The Albert Lea Housing Redevelopment Authority is operating under an interim executive director after Jon Ford resigned late last week. Albert Lea Assistant City Manager ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 2, 2018 10:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota charges added in case of vehicle theft, chase

A Brainerd man who reportedly stole a car from Albert Lea and led authorities on a high-speed chase that ended on Interstate 35 near Clear ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 2, 2018 7:50 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Probation for Albert Lea man who led police on chase

An Albert Lea man who led officers on a motorcycle chase in July 2016 was placed on probation for three years Friday in Freeborn County ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, July 1, 2018 10:15 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

‘We need immigrants’

Dozens rally in Albert Lea against ICE, immigration policies Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, June 30, 2018 2:10 pm

BREAKING NEWS

1 injured in Albert Lea shooting

  A female was injured Friday night after being shot at least once in the back in the area of the intersection of Clark Street ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, June 29, 2018 11:05 pm

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