treymewes, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

Cops, Courts & Fires

Couple sentenced for making child porn

The Austin couple convicted of producing child pornography was sentenced to prison time Tuesday in federal court. Anthony Edge, 36, was sentenced to 25 years in ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Thursday, September 17, 2015 10:02 am

Featured News

Lawmakers hear concerns over environment

AUSTIN — Local Izaak Walton League members weren’t pleased with state legislators after the 2015 legislative session, but Sen. Dan Sparks and Rep. Jeanne Poppe, ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 10:40 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Inmate faces more charges after running from court

A 21-year-old Austin man will face more charges after he briefly escaped from custody Friday at the Mower County Jail and Justice Center. Dylan Leeper ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 10:18 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

3rd robber from Albert lea pleads not guilty

AUSTIN — The third robber accused of hitting the Freedom Value Center in July pleaded not guilty to related charges Thursday in Mower County District ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Friday, September 4, 2015 9:49 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

2 Austin robberies have similarities

By Trey Mewes, Austin Daily Herald AUSTIN — A robber appears to have struck another Austin gas station. Casey’s General Store was robbed at gunpoint ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 9:29 am

Business

Hy-Vee confirms plans to buy Austin mall

Hy-Vee has confirmed it is working with other businesses and the city of Austin to potentially restart a purchase agreement to buy the Oak Park ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Monday, August 24, 2015 10:10 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Suspected heroin dealer reportedly trashes home, beats woman

AUSTIN — One of seven people arrested as part of a heroin distribution sting was charged last week for allegedly breaking into a home, pouring ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Monday, August 17, 2015 10:47 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Two of three alleged Austin gas station robbers plead not guilty

Two of the three people charged with allegedly robbing Freedom Value Center in Austin at knifepoint pleaded not guilty Thursday in Mower County District Court. ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Sunday, August 9, 2015 9:00 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

2nd suspect turns himself in

AUSTIN — The second suspect accused of robbing the Freedom Value Center in Austin at knifepoint has turned himself in. Read more

by Trey Mewes, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 10:52 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man charged in gas station knifepoint robbery

Police file warrant for accomplice Two Albert Lea men are accused of robbing the Freedom Value Center gas station in Austin at knifepoint on July ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Friday, July 24, 2015 6:09 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Austin woman sentenced to 15 years for elderly assault

AUSTIN — A 44-year-old Austin woman will serve 15 years in prison after she pushed an elderly woman down a flight of stairs and stole ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Saturday, July 18, 2015 2:57 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

2nd alleged gun burglar pleads not guilty to charge

AUSTIN — The second of three alleged burglars who stole more than $100,000 in guns from a Pleasant Valley home pleaded not guilty Thursday in ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Friday, July 3, 2015 10:16 am

News

Municipal officials, rural lobbyists blame lawmakers for poor Greater Minnesota session

The 2015 Minnesota Legislature made some big promises. This was the session for Greater Minnesota, after all, and both Democrats and Republicans spent months promising ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Sunday, June 21, 2015 9:00 am

Featured News

Franken’s staff talks rural health care during meeting at The Hormel Institute in Austin

Mental health a major concern AUSTIN — Health care accessibility, affordability and barriers to the right treatment are all issues in need of addressing, according ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Friday, June 19, 2015 10:02 am

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Riverland celebrates 75th anniversary

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by Trey Mewes, Monday, June 1, 2015 10:12 am

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