Sam Wilmes, Author at Albert Lea Tribune - Page 8 of 168

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

‘They’re still part of your life’

Dogs saved after being trapped in culvert for 2 days Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, January 18, 2019 8:48 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

3 separate fires start in Freeborn County; arson suspected in 1

Local first responders battled three fires Friday in Freeborn County. Firefighters battled one of the fires in poor conditions northeast of Manchester. The fire was ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, January 18, 2019 4:02 pm

‘Definitely a community’

Couple sells, develops single-level homes in Albert Lea Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:43 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man charged with domestic assault by strangulation

An Albert Lea man allegedly caused a woman he knew to lose consciousness Tuesday while strangling her, according to Freeborn County District Court records. Enriquez ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:40 pm

‘Uncharted territory’

Local organizations, county leaders preparing for the worst with government shutdown Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 10:25 pm

Mayo Clinic, various community health groups begin new collaborative

Mayo Clinic Health System and local community groups are trying to tackle local health care needs after the forming of a community engagement organization. The ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 10:21 pm

County board approves expansion of hog facility

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously gave the green light for an Alden-area farmer to construct a new barn that can house ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 10:20 pm

Education

Mentors say program gives them a purpose

STARS mentors Katelyn Tollefson and Roger Oberg said they mentor children to build the self-confidence of their mentees and provide themselves fulfillment. Tollefson, Oberg and ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 10:19 pm

Group asks City Council to move tobacco-buying age to 21

Local organizers asked the Albert Lea City Council on Monday to increase the minimum age to buy tobacco in Albert Lea from 18 to 21. The ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, January 14, 2019 9:39 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man sentenced to probation for threatening county employee with hammer

An Albert Lea man who threatened a Freeborn County employee with a hammer in July was placed on probation for up to five years Friday ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, January 14, 2019 7:15 pm

‘Anybody can do it’

Man drops 200 pounds thanks to healthy life changes Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, January 11, 2019 7:43 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man identified in fatal crash

An Albert Lea man was killed Thursday afternoon in a rollover crash west of Oakland. William Arthur Studer, 76, was pronounced dead at the scene. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, January 11, 2019 7:47 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Woman charged with felony domestic assault

An Albert Lea woman who allegedly strangled someone she knew last weekend has been charged with a felony in Freeborn County District Court. Melissa Sue ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, January 10, 2019 9:24 pm

BREAKING NEWS

1 dead after fatal crash

OAKLAND — A car crash Thursday afternoon west of Oakland has killed at least one person, according to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office. The crash ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, January 10, 2019 5:58 pm

Upcoming Story Show to benefit Humane Society

The Story Show on Saturday will feature narratives relating to shelter. The ninth event starts at 7 p.m. at Marion Ross Arts Performing Arts Center. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 8:12 pm

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