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

Board recommends bids for security upgrades

Project to include cameras, alarms, software Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 8:52 pm

Education

Riverland utilizes program for energy efficiency upgrades

Riverland Community College recently became the first college in the state to implement significant energy efficiency upgrades through a Minnesota Department of Commerce program instituted ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 8:51 pm

Zumbro River Brand building celebrated

Local officials commemorated the opening of the 74,000-square-foot Zumbro River Brand warehouse Tuesday, a project that is expected to bring at least 20 jobs to ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:00 pm

Commissioner recovering from open heart surgery

Freeborn County District 1 Commissioner Glen Mathiason is recovering after undergoing open heart surgery last month. The operation took place Feb. 9 at a hospital ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Bricelyn man charged with selling meth to informant

A Bricelyn man who allegedly sold a total of more than 20 grams of methamphetamine in two undercover operations was charged Thursday in Faribault County ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, March 5, 2018 10:00 pm

Sparks, Bennett split on MinnesotaCare buy-in option

Local legislators are split on whether all residents on the individual health care market should be able to participate in MinnesotaCare, a health care program ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, March 5, 2018 10:00 pm

Board looking at contracts for county upgrades

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners is set to consider recommending bids and starting to develop contracts with companies Tuesday in connection with approximately $1.6 ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, March 4, 2018 4:35 pm

News

Citizen of the Year recognized

Business

$1.2M country inn & Suites renovation is underway

Country Inn & Suites in Albert Lea is investing $1.2 million in a project hotel leaders said shows the company’s commitment to the community. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, March 3, 2018 9:00 am

News

Gold Cross facility allows for faster response

The completion of the approximately 8,000-square-foot Gold Cross Ambulance building has made it possible for eight new full-time positions and enabled shorter response times for ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, March 3, 2018 9:00 am

Picture Flipper

Woman changes profession, opens day care

Licensed day care provider Angela Carson holds her grandson, 7-month-old Jackson Carson, in the early hours of her workday. A long-time hairdresser and Agilis employee, ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, March 3, 2018 9:00 am

Education

Education, legislators, business join forces for new scholarships

Six Freeborn County graduates will receive $5,000 scholarships to attend Riverland Community College thanks to funding from the Minnesota Legislature. The community college, District 27A ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, March 2, 2018 10:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man falls 70 feet in grain bin

CONGER — An Alden man was injured Friday after he fell approximately 70 feet in a grain bin. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, March 2, 2018 10:53 am

Bill would help with water infrastructure projects

Legislation would allocate $167M in grant, loan programs Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, March 1, 2018 10:04 pm

Grant to explore use of solar energy in city buildings

The city of Albert Lea recently received a $3,500 grant it plans to use to evaluate the possibility of expanding the community’s solar energy footprint. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, March 1, 2018 10:03 pm

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