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

Cops, Courts & Fires

A.L. man sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison

An Albert Lea man charged after he was found walking on Interstate 90 in 2016 with more than 16 grams of methamphetamine was sentenced to ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, April 30, 2018 10:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

A.L. man pleads guilty to leading police on chase

An Albert Lea man who led officers on a motorcycle chase in July 2016 pleaded guilty Monday in Freeborn County District Court. Jordon Allen VanRyswyk, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, April 30, 2018 10:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man found not guilty in domestic assault case

An Albert Lea man charged with two felonies after allegedly strangling a woman last May was found not guilty Thursday in Freeborn County District Court. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, April 29, 2018 8:30 pm

Business

‘There could be other ways that we could make it work’

City starts economic fund to help business community grow Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, April 29, 2018 8:30 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Freeborn County burning ban continues

Freeborn County is in a burning ban as the area continues to experience high winds and low humidity. The ban began early Sunday. Temperatures in ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, April 29, 2018 5:46 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

No injuries reported after house fire engulfs Clarks Grove home

CLARKS GROVE — No injuries were reported Sunday from a house fire. Freeborn County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 73950 275th St. at about 12:15 ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, April 29, 2018 5:30 pm

Education

School safety bill passes House

A local representative supports legislation that would invest millions of dollars to improve school safety. The bill, which was passed by the Minnesota House of ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, April 27, 2018 7:33 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Weighing all factors

What is considered before plea agreements, sentencings? Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, April 26, 2018 8:26 pm

Education

Building on each other

Counselors hired to help with many areas of success Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:18 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man injured after motorcycle collides with deer

A Hayward man was injured Wednesday morning after a motorcycle he was driving collided with a deer on South Shore Avenue. Christian Elleby, 60, was ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:16 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Appeals Court rules Albert Lea man’s rights were violated, but still upholds conviction

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the rights of an Albert Lea man convicted of possessing burglary tools were violated, but upheld his ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 7:47 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Wells man faces 3 felonies for alleged assault of woman

A Wells man who allegedly assaulted a woman he knew last weekend was charged with three felonies Monday in Faribault County District Court. Domonic William ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 7:45 pm

Featured News

Residents warned after confirmed measles case in Albert Lea

Health officials are warning local residents about possible exposure to measles after someone with a confirmed case was at an Albert Lea gas station April ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 1:36 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Volunteers needed for new disaster recovery committee

Local organizers hope to assemble a group of at least 20 to 25 volunteers to help the community after disasters. Freeborn County Disaster Recovery Committee ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, April 23, 2018 10:00 pm

Featured News

City to keep public safety director position

The city of Albert Lea plans to continue with the public safety director position following Dwaine Winkels’ retirement late last month. The decision was made ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, April 23, 2018 9:32 pm

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