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

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man rescued in Oakland; Brother digs to keep man’s face above grain bin corn

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP  — A man was saved by first responders and his family on Tuesday after becoming stuck in a grain bin for almost two ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 8:02 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Fire damages Wells apartment building

WELLS — An apartment building in Wells was severely damaged in a fire Saturday morning. The approximately 20 people who were inside of the Wellington ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, August 7, 2017 8:26 am

News

Sullivan throws his hat into the ring for Walz seat

A Mankato resident became the seventh DFLer to file for election for the 1st Congressional District seat on Tuesday. Joe Sullivan, 42, said he is ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 3, 2017 7:35 am

News

Rochester activist joins hunt for Walz 1st District seat

Rochester activist Regina Mustafa announced her candidacy for the open 1st Congressional District seat on Monday, to be decided in 2018. Mustafa has experience in ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 8:20 am

Albert Lea

First 3 Mayo employees in Albert Lea told positions have been eliminated

Mayo Clinic is proceeding with transitioning most inpatient services from Albert Lea to Austin, as tension continues to simmer between the hospital and the community. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 31, 2017 7:43 am

Lifestyles

Favorite part of being a nurse: Taking care of patients

One Albert Lea woman was a nurse in the community during seven different decades. Mary Carstens, 79, was born in Naeve Hospital, grew up in ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:45 am

Albert Lea

Walz team meets with all parties in hospital conflict

U.S. First District Rep. Tim Walz said he hopes Mayo officials improve communication with the community after the hospital announced last month it plans to ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 8:02 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Easter requests new jury trial; Lawyers: Issue with jury instruction is reason why

ALBERT LEA — The Brownsdale man found guilty in the shooting death of another man last summer at Myre-Big Island State Park is requesting a ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, July 21, 2017 8:26 am

Albert Lea

Freeborn County commissioners question Mayo’s plans for services

ALBERT LEA — Freeborn County commissioners grilled Mayo Clinic officials on Tuesday in front of dozens of community members in a meeting that took place ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 20, 2017 7:35 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Albert Lea predatory offender arrested in St. Paul; Morarend facing felony in connection to car chase

A high-risk Albert Lea predatory offender who is facing a felony charge in connection to a vehicle chase earlier this year in Albert Lea was ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 17, 2017 7:41 am

Albert Lea

Mayo Clinic food service workers approve 5-year contract

Mayo Clinic union food service employees with the Service Employees International Union announced on Tuesday they approved a five-year contract with Morrison Healthcare. The contract ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, July 15, 2017 12:32 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man sentenced to 7 years in 2016 death

ALBERT LEA — A man charged in a crash that killed an Austin man in spring 2016 east of Hollandale was sentenced to seven years ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 13, 2017 8:59 am

Albert Lea

Fire causes $100K damage to travel center

ALBERT LEA — Damage from a fire Monday at Trail’s Travel Center is estimated at $100,000. The fire was visible on the roof above the ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 7:48 am

Albert Lea

‘We want it here’ – Albert Lea residents urge leaders to support keeping hospital services

ALBERT LEA — Community members urged Albert Lea and Freeborn County officials to support keeping an urgent care hospital in Albert Lea in two meetings ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 7:39 am

Health

AL nurses OK contract; Austin’s union approved similar deal in April

ALBERT LEA — Albert Lea nurses represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association approved a tentative three-year nursing contract on Wednesday with Mayo Clinic Health System ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 10, 2017 8:30 am

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