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

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

30-year-old hospitalized after Friday crash

1 treated after rear-ending snowplow Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, December 17, 2016 1:51 pm

Albert Lea

Students recognized for life-saving actions

GLENVILLE  —  Two Glenville-Emmons students were honored Wednesday for helping to save the life of a fellow student in August. The Glenville Fire Department presented ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, November 27, 2016 12:29 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man tries to rob AL shoe store; Police looking for suspect

ALBERT LEA — Albert Lea police are looking for a suspect after an attempted armed robbery was reported Wednesday evening at Shoe Sensation. The suspect ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, November 25, 2016 11:52 am

Albert Lea

Almost $3K raised to help repair Graceland Cemetery damages

ALBERT LEA — Almost $3,000 had been raised as of Wednesday to repair more than 100 gravesites damaged earlier this month at Graceland Cemetery. The ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, November 25, 2016 10:58 am

Albert Lea

GoFundMe started for damaged gravesites

Community members are raising money to repair damage incurred when more than 100 gravesites were damaged at Graceland Cemetery Sunday night. A GoFundMe page was ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, November 17, 2016 10:22 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Union Pacific removing cars involved in derailment; Process to last into December

ELLENDALE— Union Pacific crews continued working Monday to clear 16 rail cars from the site about a half mile south of Ellendale where a train derailed ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:44 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Albert Lea police looking for cemetery vandals

Albert Lea police are looking for unknown suspects after more than 100 gravesites were damaged at Graceland Cemetery in the last day. Some of the ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:26 am

Election 2016

Sparks eying transportation, health care and tax relief if re-elected

Transportation, health care and tax relief are top priorities for a District 27 senator seeking re-election. Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, November 6, 2016 10:01 am

fall home improvement

Techs: Service your furnace each year

A local professional is advising residents to service their furnace each year. Johnson Heating & Cooling office manager Nikki Schumaker said servicing your furnace keeps ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, October 27, 2016 3:17 am

Albert Lea

Austin man charged after Albert Lea chase

Sam Irvin Thompson, 19, of Austin, is charged with fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Joseph Eugene Waltz Jr., 21, of Emmons, is ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 9:57 am

Election 2016

Bennett seeking re-election to state House; Incumbent zeros in on health care

The incumbent District 27A representative wants to address large increases in health care costs. “The high costs of health care and health insurance are a ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 10:16 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin resident arrested after Albert Lea chase

ALBERT LEA — Albert Lea police arrested two men Monday after a high-speed vehicle chase that reportedly reached speeds of more than 100 mph. Police ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 10:13 am

Election 2016

Schindler casting eye to transportation plan

A longtime educator running for the Minnesota House of Representatives thinks a comprehensive transportation plan is needed to address Freeborn County’s transportation funding deficit. Gary ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, October 24, 2016 10:25 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man pleads not guilty in high-speed chase

ALBERT LEA — An Austin man charged with leading authorities on a high-speed chase earlier this month in Albert Lea entered provisional not guilty pleas ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, October 14, 2016 10:11 am

Local Government

District 27 candidates offer stark contrasts

ALBERT LEA — The two candidates for District 27 senator presented a stark contrast on why they should be elected during a candidate forum Tuesday ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, October 13, 2016 10:53 am

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