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

Featured News

Albert Lea selected for child care shortage program

The Albert Lea Economic Development Agency has been selected to participate in a program meant to address child care needs. ALEDA is one of five ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, February 25, 2019 8:32 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man seriously injured after being struck by van in blizzard conditions

An Albert Lea man was seriously injured Sunday after being struck by a van in whiteout conditions. Leonel Lopez, 44, was taken to Mayo Clinic ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, February 25, 2019 10:55 am

News

New Clarks Grove fire hall nearly complete

CLARKS GROVE — When the March 2017 tornado struck, causing substantial damage, five volunteer Clarks Grove Fire Department members were in the city’s fire station ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, February 23, 2019 1:00 pm

Business

Two area bowling alleys keep sport alive

Bowling alleys across the country are facing challenging times as the sport’s popularity has reportedly declined and bowling alleys close, including Holiday Lanes in Albert ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, February 23, 2019 1:00 pm

Education

Glenville-Emmons students get large-school classes in a small-school setting

It is a December Friday afternoon at Glenville-Emmons High School. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, February 23, 2019 1:00 pm

Business

Giving a loving home to be at during the day

The year was 1974. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, February 23, 2019 1:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Bill would cap probation sentences

A bill introduced at the Capitol would cap most felony probationary sentences at five years, unless other circumstances arise. If the bill — introduced by ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 22, 2019 6:26 pm

Education

Bill could offer aid to students taking vocational classes

District 27A Rep. Peggy Bennett, R-Albert Lea, is authoring a bill for the second straight year to provide state aid for students who take vocational ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 22, 2019 6:25 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Woman pleads guilty in 90 mph police chase

An Iowa woman charged in a chase reaching speeds of up to 90 mph in December 2017 pleaded guilty Friday in Freeborn County District Court. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 22, 2019 6:23 pm

Featured News

The silver lining of a debilitating injury

Man recovering after car crushes him against house Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:10 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man pleads guilty to leading police on chase in Albert Lea

An Albert Lea man charged in nearly a half dozen files pleaded guilty to leading Albert Lea officers on a chase with speeds nearing 70 ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:07 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Thoughts shared on changing 2 county positions from elected to appointed seats

Support and opposition to shifting auditor/treasurer and recorder positions from elected to appointed seats were shared Tuesday during a Freeborn County Board of Commissioners meeting. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 8:05 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man pleads guilty to making death threats

A Clarks Grove man charged after reportedly making death threats at a Wells home in 2017 pleaded guilty Tuesday to terroristic threats in Faribault County ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 8:02 pm

Featured News

County board opts not to vote on wind farm, will have further talks in March

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday opted not to vote on an agreement for the planned construction of the Freeborn Wind Farm in ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:11 pm

Featured News

Walz outlines 20-cent gas tax increase in budget proposal

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proposing a 20-cent gas tax increase in his first budget as governor, an increase he said is needed to address ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:10 pm

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