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

Cops, Courts & Fires

Level 3 offender found guilty of burglary

A jury found an Albert Lea Level 3 offender guilty of second-degree burglary on Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court. Court documents state Jabar Pedro Morarend, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, June 14, 2018 10:00 pm

‘A nice time for the community to enjoy the lake’

The Thursdays on Fountain series is in its second year, and organizers say attendance at the events is increasing. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, June 14, 2018 10:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Campaign encourages motorists to move over for first responders, towing workers

A national campaign looking to eliminate first responder and towing professionals from being struck by motorists stopped in Albert Lea Wednesday. The Spirit Ride campaign ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 8:22 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Pre-trial hearing scheduled for man who allegedly threatened with gun

A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for a Mankato man charged with threatening someone at gunpoint over a $70 debt last June in Wells. Tanner Allan ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 8:20 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Wake restrictions lifted

The wake restrictions on Fountain Lake and Albert Lea were lifted Wednesday morning. The restrictions were put in place Monday. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 8:35 am

Should Hartland use TNR program to reduce feral cat problem?

Animal rights advocates are suggesting the city of Hartland employ a trap, neuter and release program to reduce the city’s feral cat population. The plan, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:55 pm

Concern expressed about Lakeshore Drive

A few residents of the neighborhood near Lakeshore Drive expressed concern about the safety of the road for pedestrians on Monday during an Albert Lea ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:54 pm

‘Where are all these kids going to go?’

A shortage of child care providers in Freeborn County is reportedly hampering the local economy. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, June 11, 2018 10:00 pm

City receives $150K grant, will work with developer on project

The city of Albert Lea has received a $150,000 forgivable loan from Minnesota Housing to help develop the former Ramsey School building. The Albert Lea ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, June 11, 2018 9:54 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Fountain, Albert Lea lakes under no wake warning

Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are under no wake restrictions. The restriction is expected to remain in place until the water level drops. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, June 11, 2018 11:09 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man charged after threatening neighbors with gun

An Albert Lea man who allegedly threatened his neighbors with a gun Thursday night was charged the following day in Freeborn County District Court. Thomas ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, June 10, 2018 8:30 pm

Elections & Campaigns

DFL governor candidate visits Albert Lea, union workers

Recent DFL-endorsed candidate for governor Erin Murphy visited Albert Lea Friday and expressed solidarity with union workers. Murphy visited approximately a half dozen union members ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, June 8, 2018 8:21 pm

Business

Department of Commerce investigating Four Seasons Coffee

A local business owner is under investigation by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Fraud Bureau after allegedly overcharging his customers more than $4,000 from coffee ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, June 8, 2018 5:54 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Design for new fire station unveiled

The proposed design of the planned new Albert Lea Fire Department fire station was unveiled by Brunton Architects earlier this week. The 25,000-square-foot precast facility ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, June 7, 2018 10:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man charged with gross misdemeanor in runaway case

An Albert Lea man whose home a runaway New Richland teenager reportedly stayed at for two days has been charged with a gross misdemeanor in ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, June 7, 2018 9:59 pm

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