Sam Wilmes, Author at Albert Lea Tribune - Page 37 of 168

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

Building a ‘sense of community’

The residents of a recently established household complex are living in a community setting. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, May 16, 2018 10:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

City considers use of Albert Lea police in Hartland

The city of Albert Lea is contemplating assisting the city of Hartland in its effort to reduce its population of feral cats. The plan, however, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 8:17 pm

Judge: Wind farm must show how noise standards would be met

An administrative law judge ruled Monday the Freeborn Wind Farm has failed to demonstrate that its planned 200-megawatt operation in southeast Freeborn County and north ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 8:16 pm

Albert Lea City Council talks development policy changes

Development could soon be available in several new places in Albert Lea. The Albert Lea City Council Monday approved a first reading into amending its ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, May 14, 2018 10:29 pm

Business

Farmers market to open for the season

Albert Lea Farmers Market opens Wednesday and is expected to include more items as the summer progresses. The markets will be from 3:30 to 5:30 ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, May 14, 2018 7:52 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Bystander saves child from drowning at Albert Lea Y

A parent chaperone reportedly saved the life of a child found unresponsive under the water in a pool Monday at Albert Lea Family Y. The ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, May 14, 2018 6:06 pm

Albert Lea to host fishing opener

Governor’s event coming to town in 2019 Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, May 14, 2018 6:00 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Belshan to seek 6th term on county board

Freeborn County District 2 Commissioner Dan Belshan will seek his sixth term on the board this fall. Belshan, 63, was first elected to the board ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, May 13, 2018 4:59 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Level 3 offender charged for DANCO violation

An Albert Lea Level 3 sex offender was charged Friday with a misdemeanor domestic abuse no-contact order violation. Cody Padraic Trott, 28, was arrested after ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, May 13, 2018 4:58 pm

News

Marking National Nursing Home Week

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community is marking National Nursing Home Week with a week’s worth of activities. A picnic is Tuesday, with Hawthorne Elementary School ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, May 13, 2018 4:55 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Police: New Richland girl found safe in Albert Lea was at house for two days

A 16-year-old New Richland girl who was found safe at an Albert Lea house Thursday evening was reportedly at the Albert Lea home for two ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, May 11, 2018 2:26 pm

Albert Lea HRA executive director turns in resignation

Albert Lea Housing and Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Jon Ford announced his resignation Wednesday. His last day is scheduled for June 30. Ford, who recently ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, May 10, 2018 7:09 pm

Honoring local heroes

Display showcases veterans who have served over the years Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 9:38 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man, woman caught with 6 pounds of meth on I-35 plead guilty

Two people charged with allegedly possessing six pounds of methamphetamine in a vehicle on Interstate 35 in April 2017 have pleaded guilty in U.S. District ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 9:28 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man gets probation for criminal sexual misconduct

An Albert Lea man charged with criminal sexual conduct was placed on probation for up to two years Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court. Ryan ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 9:26 pm

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