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

Cops, Courts & Fires

Woman leads police on chase

Speeds allegedly reach 100 mph in 2-state pursuit Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 8:58 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Manchester farmer announces run for 27A

A longtime Manchester farmer announced Monday his candidacy for District 27A representative. DFLer Terry Gjersvik, 57, will challenge District 27A Rep. Peggy Bennett, R-Albert Lea, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 8:56 pm

Featured News

Council approves additional $24K in repairs for building

The Albert Lea City Council Monday approved spending more than $24,000 to ensure the roof at 132 S. Broadway Ave. does not collapse. “The brick ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, March 12, 2018 10:12 pm

Featured News

County, city exploring idea of employee clinic

Freeborn County and the city of Albert Lea are evaluating the possibility of having an employee clinic. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, March 12, 2018 10:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man charged with drunken driving after crash

An Albert Lea man has been charged with two felony counts for alleged drunken driving during a three-vehicle crash Saturday in Albert Lea that injured ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, March 12, 2018 10:00 pm

Columnists

Sarah Stultz: Teachers inspire learning, achieving dreams

As I read the names of the teachers Monday who were selected as finalists for this year’s Albert Lea Area Schools Teacher of the Year ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, March 12, 2018 10:00 pm

Education

Catholic School in Wells open more than 100 years

WELLS — Despite a decrease in the number of students who attend the school and other changes, St. Casimir Catholic School is still open, more ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, March 11, 2018 9:00 am

Business

Group hopes to turn former bank building into destination hotel

Two local Realtors are part of a group that hopes to develop the Freeborn National Bank building and Jacobson Apartments into a 30-room boutique hotel. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, March 11, 2018 9:00 am

News

‘There’s no better feeling than going out and helping someone’

Long nights battling fires to harrowing medical calls following car crashes are situations volunteer firefighters face in their positions. For five local firefighters from three ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, March 11, 2018 9:00 am

News

‘We can’t leave any stone unturned’

On June 12, 2017, Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea officials announced they would transition most inpatient services to Austin over the next three ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, March 11, 2018 9:00 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Gun permits decrease

Number of permits locally, statewide have dropped since 2016 Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, March 9, 2018 7:36 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Local man gets 12 years for assault of 11-year-old

A Waseca man who sexually assaulted and took pictures of an 11-year-old girl in September 2016 was sentenced to 12 years in prison Friday in ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, March 9, 2018 7:34 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Fire destroys shed in northeastern Freeborn County

NEWRY TOWNSHIP — A shed was destroyed Friday morning in a fire in northeastern Freeborn County. The fire, at 33330 875th Ave., destroyed tractors, vehicles, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, March 9, 2018 10:01 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Rebuilding a station

Building could also house fundraisers, council meetings Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, March 8, 2018 9:16 pm

Featured News

Bennett presents health care bill with officials

Bill would give incentives for new rural providers Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, March 8, 2018 9:13 pm

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