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Two senior assistance agencies are joining forces in Freeborn County
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Senior Resources of Freeborn County is relocating to St. John’s Lutheran Community’s Luther Place Campus in Albert Lea. The move is scheduled to take place in June and all Senior Resources team members' offices, and community outreach programs, will be then be found at 901 Luther Place.
Vehicle reported damaged and other reports
Police received a report of a back window that was reported broken out of a vehicle at 1:34 p.m. Monday at 902 S. First Ave. The vehicle was believed to have been part of a hit-and-run and was pushed into the garage, causing damage to the garage door. Scam reported Deputies received a report […] The post Vehicle reported damaged and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Glenville man sentenced to probation for selling acid to informant
A Glenville man was sentenced Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court to five years of supervised probation and a stayed prison sentence for selling acid to a confidential informant working with the South Central Drug Investigation Unit. Tristan Colby Mehus, 28, pleaded guilty in February to one count of first-degree drug sale for sales that […] The post Glenville man sentenced to probation for selling acid to informant appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea pup named “Safe digging ambassadog” for Minnesota Energy Resources
(ABC 6 News) — An Albert Lea Aussiedoodle has a new job. The 11-month-old pup named Pepsi has been voted as Minnesota Energy Resources’ next safe digging “ambassadog.”. Customers cast thousands of votes in this year’s contest, and Pepsi won. She will be part of a social media campaign, reminding people to call 811 before they dig.
State to amend charge against man accused of killing 2-year-old, injuring baby
The prosecutor of the Albert Lea man charged with killing a 2-year-old boy in July at Trailside Apartments said Tuesday she planned to amend one charge in the case to include assault for the second child who was found in the vehicle with the man when he was arrested. Austin Michael Navarro, 25, previously faced […] The post State to amend charge against man accused of killing 2-year-old, injuring baby appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea to celebrate third annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday
A community celebration of Cinco de Mayo will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Friday in the heart of Albert Lea at the North Broadway parking lot, adjacent to the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. The event is expected to offer food, activities and music. Schedule of activities: Noon to 8 p.m.: Savor an […] The post Albert Lea to celebrate third annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Urn reported stolen and other reports
Police received a report at 12:48 p.m. Tuesday of a theft of an urn at 1101 Lakewood Ave. Semi fire reported A semi was reported on fire at 1:07 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 35 near mile marker 12 in Albert Lea. Gas driveoff reported Police received a report at 10:01 a.m. Tuesday of […] The post Urn reported stolen and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
SE Minnesota transportation study has been launched
CHATFIELD, Minn. – A transit study covering 11 southeast Minnesota counties is getting underway. The City of Chatfield says it is intended to be comprehensive assessment and financial plan for a transportation management organization (TMO) which will address workforce, mobility, access to services and post-secondary education, and quality of life transportation challenges.
Numerous mailboxes damaged in Glenville and other reports
The Sheriff’s Office received several reports of smashed or damaged mailboxes on Sunday in Glenville at the following addresses: 72842 125th St. 74586 125th St. 74129 125th St. 73838 125th St. 77477 125th St. 78140 125th St. 79250 123rd St. 11297 790th Ave. 10243 803rd Ave. Theft reported Deputies received a report at 12:08 […] The post Numerous mailboxes damaged in Glenville and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Man with Albert Lea ties appears in Mower County court on robbery, motor vehicle theft charges
A man currently serving time in prison, has made his first appearance in Mower County District Court to face a pair of felony charges related to a 2022 case. Travis Allen Cameron, 44, appeared via Zoom Monday from the Minnesota Department of Corrections’ St. Cloud facility, where he is currently incarcerated, to face felony first-degree […] The post Man with Albert Lea ties appears in Mower County court on robbery, motor vehicle theft charges appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
“I’m going to beat this thing”
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event. However, many cancer patients find that they are fighting both a debilitating disease and a mounting stack of medical bills. Dawn (Russ) Cory, who was diagnosed with bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, in October of 2023, is facing such a...
It takes a team to save a life: nine people recognized by the Red Cross after a life threatening incident at 125 Live
ROCHESTER, Minn. - It took a team to help save a life. In March of 2023- an incident occurred at 125 Live involving a swimmer who experienced a medical emergency. The man who suffered the medical emergency Mark Dieser says, "I was swimming in the pool as I typically did that time in the morning, a couple times a week and I was doing some exercises getting ready for a swim later in the month and I was pushing it a little bit. Next thing I knew, I woke up in the hospital."
Wells decides on pool issue
The Wells City Council, at their meeting on April 22, discussed various options for being able to get the baby pool at the Wells Municipal Pool in operation in time for the start of the swimming season. According to Street and Parks foreman Mike Pyzick, material continues to peel off...
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