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

Cops, Courts & Fires

Freeborn County part of a new 11-county veterans court

A veterans court covering the 11-county 3rd Judicial District Court region — including Freeborn County — is expected to be operational this year. Judge Ross ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:45 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea Level 3 offender charged with throwing urine at jail sergeant

An Albert Lea Level 3 offender who allegedly threw urine on a Freeborn County jail sergeant earlier this month has been charged with a felony ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:44 pm

Featured News

City moves forward in considering change to tobacco-buying age

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday moved forward in the process of considering raising the minimum tobacco-buying age to 21. Approval means businesses will ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, January 28, 2019 9:05 pm

Featured News

City council sets public hearing for street reconstruction

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday unanimously set a Feb. 25 public hearing for a $3.21 million street reconstruction project in Albert Lea. Existing ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, January 28, 2019 8:18 pm

Education

The world of robotics

Southwest Middle School robotics teams head to state Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, January 25, 2019 10:23 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minneapolis woman charged with stealing $13K from business account

A Minneapolis woman who allegedly stole $13,254 from the account of a Lillydale-based business has been charged with a felony in Freeborn County District Court. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, January 25, 2019 10:19 pm

Featured News

A park for everyone

Group plans inclusive park for Albert Lea City Arena area Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, January 24, 2019 7:52 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man charged with felony domestic assault

An Albert Lea man who allegedly strangled someone he knew last weekend was charged with a felony Tuesday in Freeborn County District Court. Adam John ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, January 24, 2019 7:50 pm

News

Wind chill advisory issued for Freeborn, Waseca and Steele counties

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for Freeborn, Waseca and Steele counties. Blowing snow with extremely cold wind chills are expected. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, January 24, 2019 8:08 am

Featured News

A team effort

Albert Lea hospital’s disaster plan relies on the teamwork of staff Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:24 pm

Business

Economic progress the focus of annual Greater Jobs meeting

Local economic progress was on the menu Wednesday over the lunch hour at Edgewater Bay Pavilion for the annual Greater Jobs Inc. meeting. Approximately 30 ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:19 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man allegedly leaves young children home alone for 7 hours

A Freeborn County man who allegedly left his three children under the age of 7 home alone for about seven overnight hours last week was ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 8:23 pm

Education

MLK Day event promotes inclusivity

One Dreamer spoke to approximately 50 people gathered Monday during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at Riverland Community College, an event that ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, January 21, 2019 8:24 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

11 of 16 seized cats were adopted out, 2 were euthanized

None of the 16 cats seized from a Hartland resident’s home in November are still at the Animal Humane Society of Golden Valley, where they ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, January 21, 2019 8:18 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Car overturns, multiple vehicles involved in separate crashes

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by Sam Wilmes, Monday, January 21, 2019 8:13 pm

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