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

News

Court services officer finds fulfillment in helping at-risk youth

It is a busy Tuesday morning for Freeborn County court services officer Alex Routh. He assists a client and continues his work, which might not ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, February 24, 2018 9:00 am

Business

Couple brings native culture to Wells through new restaurant

WELLS — La Tuna Mexican restaurant co-owners Ignacio Gutierrez and Cristina Gonzalez are at their business on a weekday December afternoon in-between split shifts. They ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, February 24, 2018 9:00 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Sheriff’s Office sergeant charged in deer hunting with bait

To view the incident report, click here. On the morning of Nov. 7, 2016, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer pilot Robert Geving found ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 23, 2018 10:50 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Turbines temporarily shut down after ice reportedly strikes semi

Alliant Energy shut down some of its turbines in Bent Tree Wind Farm after a report that ice from a turbine struck a semi Thursday ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 23, 2018 10:24 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

A much-needed addition to Albert Lea’s fire department

Truck started out with a fire department in Wayne City, Michigan Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, February 22, 2018 9:08 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man pleads guilty to domestic assault charge

A Walters man who assaulted a woman he knew in October pleaded guilty Thursday in Freeborn County District Court. Victor Andreas Stafne, 29, pleaded guilty ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, February 22, 2018 8:30 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man sentenced to 20 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct

During the sentencing hearing of her ex-husband Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court, Emma Guerrero directly addressed the man convicted of molesting a family member.  ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 9:19 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea police investigating death of 1-year-old girl

Albert Lea police are investigating the death of a 1-year-old girl Wednesday. Foul play is not suspected in the death, according to an Albert Lea ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 5:39 pm

Featured News

Those for, against wind farm speak out at forum

Supporters and detractors of the proposed Freeborn Wind Farm discussed their views Tuesday during a public forum at Albert Lea Armory. The Minnesota Public Utilities ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 10:26 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

3 felony charges in Albert Lea domestic violence situation

An Albert Lea man who allegedly threatened a woman he knew with what she believed to be a gun Monday was charged with three felonies ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 10:12 pm

Featured News

Local legislators prepare for start of session

The 2018 Minnesota legislative session begins Tuesday. District 27 Sen. Dan Sparks and District 27A Rep. Peggy Bennett both plan to address improving rural access ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, February 19, 2018 9:14 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Two suffer serious injuries in Freeborn County crash

Two people suffered serious injuries Saturday in a three-vehicle crash involving a semi on Interstate 35 in Freeborn County. Alicia Marie Hargesheimer, 27, and Michelle ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, February 19, 2018 3:08 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Area rallies around family following tragedy

Albert Lea family recovers from fire thanks to community support Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 16, 2018 11:23 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Conviction for man with knife in court

An Albert Lea man charged after reportedly possessing a folding knife in August 2016 at the Freeborn County Courthouse was convicted Thursday in Freeborn County ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 16, 2018 11:14 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man pleads not guilty to strangulation

An Albert Lea man who allegedly strangled a woman he knew earlier this month pleaded not guilty Thursday in Freeborn County District Court. Dakota Garrett ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 16, 2018 11:13 pm

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