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

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Hagedorn hopes to appeal to farmers

A local candidate for U.S. Congress said if elected, he will support the farming economy by reining in federal regulations and achieving energy independence. First District ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, May 15, 2016 10:53 am

Education

Collaboration to give RCC students experience

ALBERT LEA — A new collaboration between Riverland Community College and a nationally-known staffing company could help students achieve real-world experience. A presentation was held ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:22 am

News

DFL eyes felon’s voting rights

Minnesota DFL senators are pushing to restore voting rights faster to felons. An amendment tacked on to a larger elections bill Tuesday would restore the ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, April 28, 2016 10:12 am

Politics

Bill aims to prevent assaults on teachers 

A local representative has co-authored a bill meant to prevent student assaults on teachers that she hopes will give teachers more autonomy in their classrooms. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, April 24, 2016 7:19 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man charged in fatal crash had no valid driver’s license

The Austin man charged with criminal vehicular homicide in a fatal crash on Saturday night east of Hollandale did not have a valid driver’s license. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 9:02 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Suspect arrested in relation to fatal hit-and-run

HOLLANDALE — An Austin man was arrested Sunday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on Saturday east of Hollandale. Nathan Paul Brooks, 26, reportedly ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, April 18, 2016 10:55 am

Local Government

Bill would give incentive for workforce housing

A local senator has initiated several bills he hopes will pass in this year’s legislative session. District 27 Sen. Dan Sparks, DFL-Austin, has made changes ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 10:01 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Deputies bust 23 for underage drinking

Law enforcement officers from the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, Albert Lea Police Department and Blooming Prairie Police Department cited 23 people for underage drinking Friday ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, April 4, 2016 11:40 am

Minnesota Legislature

Metro areas committed to better roads

Metropolitan areas are committed to helping increase transportation funding for Greater Minnesota, including Freeborn and Mower counties, according to a Hennepin County commissioner Friday afternoon. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, April 3, 2016 12:30 pm

Minnesota Legislature

Minn. Republicans unveil restrictive transgender bill

Minnesota House Republicans unveiled a bill Wednesday that would require transgender people to use bathrooms and locker rooms corresponding to their gender at birth. The ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, March 27, 2016 11:01 am

News

Blazing Star could get a little closer to Austin

Albert Lea’s city manager hopes a major connection on Blazing Star Trail will be completed by next year. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, March 21, 2016 10:25 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Adams man injured in Saturday rollover on I-90

An Adams man was injured Saturday morning in a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 90 in Freeborn County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2003 ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, March 21, 2016 10:04 am

freeborn county fair

Motor City Madman coming to Freeborn County Fair

Rock singer Ted Nugent has been selected as the fourth entertainer to perform in August at the Freeborn County Fair. Nugent, 67, will play Aug. ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, March 19, 2016 6:01 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin residents injured in Freeborn County crash

Two Austin residents were injured around 1:12 p.m. Thursday after a vehicle rear-ended a tow truck on Interstate 90 in eastern Freeborn County. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, February 19, 2016 6:37 am

News

Trump brings campaign to Clear Lake

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was optimistic about his chances of capturing next month’s Iowa primary Saturday afternoon at a campaign rally in Clear Lake. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, January 11, 2016 8:25 am

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