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

Local Government

Lawmakers not very optimistic for special session

Two local politicians are becoming less optimistic about a possible legislative session to pass a transportation/bonding bill. District 27A Rep. Peggy Bennett, R-Albert Lea, said ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 7, 2016 10:27 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Albert Lea man dies as dump truck, train collide

ALDEN — A rural Albert Lea man was killed Wednesday in a fatal dump truck/train crash west of Alden. The collision occurred at the uncontrolled ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 7, 2016 10:03 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Details released in fatal crash

ALBERT LEA — More details have been released in the death of an 8-year-old Albert Lea girl. Sophie Stultz died Saturday after she was struck ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 10:20 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

AL man charged with tax fraud pleads guilty

ALBERT LEA — An Albert Lea man who originally faced a dozen tax-related felonies pleaded guilty to one count of willfully attempting to evade or ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, July 2, 2016 7:08 pm

Local Government

Focus on improving veterans benefits

The chairman of the Minnesota Veterans Affairs division said Friday there were a lot of positive bills passed for veterans in the 2015-16 biennium. District ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, June 26, 2016 11:01 am

Health

Local officials discuss Zika virus epidemic

ALBERT LEA — Multiple health professionals Wednesday recommended a multi-pronged approach to combat the Zika virus. The comments were made at a roundtable discussion by ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, June 24, 2016 10:17 am

Agriculture

Farmers speak out about EPA corn proposal

Two local farmers traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, last week to speak out against an Environmental Protection Agency proposal to cut a portion of the ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, June 20, 2016 10:33 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man receives credit for time served in AL sex sting

An Austin man charged in connection with a sex trafficking sting conducted last month in Albert Lea received credit for time served Thursday in Freeborn ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, June 19, 2016 7:01 am

ADH exclusives

Sparks takes heat on vote; Republicans accuse Austin senator of lying

Republicans are accusing a local senator of lying about his vote in the closing moments of this year’s legislative session. The accusations center around whether ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, June 10, 2016 10:56 am

ADH exclusives

Foul play not suspected in death of eagle; Indication was that eagle hit by vehicle

Foul play is not suspected to have killed a bald eagle found dead in March south of Albert Lea, according to the U.S. Fish and ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, June 9, 2016 10:49 am

ADH exclusives

Legislative frustration leaks locally

Local leaders are disappointed with the failure to finalize a tax bill after Gov. Mark Dayton did not sign the bill, which included a number ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 11:12 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Sparks gets 2nd challenger

An Albert Lea woman has filed for election for District 27 senator. Cynthia Gail, 58, is a Republican and said if elected, she will work ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, June 3, 2016 10:45 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man gets 12 years for sex assault

ALBERT LEA — An Austin man was sentenced to 12 years in prison Tuesday afternoon in Freeborn County District Court after pleading guilty in February ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, June 2, 2016 10:08 am

Local Government

Bennett looking to retain seat; Looking to make tax policy

ALBERT LEA — District 27A Rep. Peggy Bennett filed for a second term on Thursday. Bennett, 57, of Albert Lea, was first elected to the ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 9:55 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

2 from Austin arrested in prostitution sting

ALBERT LEA — Two Austin residents were arrested in Albert Lea last Friday for solicitation of prostitution in a joint effort by three law enforcement ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, May 20, 2016 10:50 am

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