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Mankato woman pleads guilty over Lake Mills home invasionKIMT2 HOURS AGO
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Letter: Letter sparked a response
Angie Hanson’s letter in the June 1 edition of the Tribune nudged me hard enough that I had to respond. I don’t live in Albert Lea, but I shop there, eat there, have many friends in your community and have enjoyed the Wedgewood Cove restaurant numerous times. So the “alphabet” brunch was canceled at that […] The post Letter: Letter sparked a response appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Mankato woman pleads guilty over Lake Mills home invasion
FOREST CITY, Iowa – A Minnesota woman pleads guilty for a violent home invasion in North Iowa. Shanoh Marie Armstrong, 47 of Mankato, MN, was originally charged with first-degree robbery for the incident on September 19, 2022. Court documents state Armstrong and two men entered a Lake Mills home....
Rochester man accused of handing off cocaine to teenager during traffic stop
(ABC 6 News) – A Rochester man was accused of impaired driving and asking a teenager to hide cocaine in a Freeborn County court case. According to court documents filed Monday, June 3, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper responded to a call about a possible DWI, and caught up with the suspect vehicle on I-35 near Albert Lea.
Woman charged with criminal vehicular operation in crash that injures 3
A Missouri woman was charged in Freeborn County District Court on Monday with criminal vehicular operation and driving while intoxicated after a traffic crash Friday night on Interstate 90 east of Albert Lea that injured three people. According to court documents, Christine Elizabeth Flores, 44, was driving a 2024 Toyota Corolla westbound on I-90 near […] The post Woman charged with criminal vehicular operation in crash that injures 3 appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Local youth going to Hollywood for talent event
A local elementary student is preparing to go to California this summer in hopes of becoming the next acting sensation. The post Local youth going to Hollywood for talent event appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
ATMs damaged and other reports
An ATM was reported broken into at 6:43 a.m. Monday 1619 Blake Ave. The face of the machine was ripped of and computer parts were ripped out. An ATM machine was reported damaged at 7:13 a.m. Monday at 2630 Bridge Ave. Vehicle rummaged through A vehicle was reported rummaged through at 7:59 a.m. Monday at […] The post ATMs damaged and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Man reportedly robbed in home invasion, guns stolen and other reports
Police received a report at 3:27 p.m. Tuesday of an individual who was robbed by two males wearing masks at 2403 Esquire Ave. Guns and ammunition were reported stolen, and the individual was reportedly tied up and put in a closet. 1 cited for DWI Police cited Dylan Michael Espinosa, 28, for fourth-degree driving […] The post Man reportedly robbed in home invasion, guns stolen and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
An empty gas tank in Clear Lake results in a federal conviction for a Worth County man
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – A Worth County man caught with drugs and 17 guns has pleaded guilty in federal court. Cory Allen More, 33 of Manly, was convicted in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa of one count of possession of a firearm by a drug user.
California man sentenced for prescription drug fraud in Winnebago County
FOREST CITY, Iowa – Prescription drug fraud in North Iowa results in probation for a California man. Frank Duarte, 69 of Pomona, CA, pleaded guilty to prohibited acts – prescription drug violation, a class “C” felony. The Forest City Police Department says officers were called to...
2 incumbents, 1 newcomer file for Albert Lea City Council; all are unopposed
Three candidates — two incumbents and one newcomer — have filed for the three seats up for election on the Albert Lea City Council. All three will run unopposed in their wards. Rachel Christensen has filed for reelection for the Ward 1 seat. Voters elected Christensen in 2022 to finish the term of Rich Murray […] The post 2 incumbents, 1 newcomer file for Albert Lea City Council; all are unopposed appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Forest City man charged with violent burglary takes plea deal
FOREST CITY, Iowa – A guilty plea is entered for a violent burglary in Winnebago County. Shannen Williams Sahaba, 23 of Forest City, was charged with second-degree burglary and two counts of assault causing bodily injury or mental illness for the incident on February 4. Court documents state Williams...
5 Things to Do This Week: Eddie Cochran Car Show and Music Festival, Take a Kid Fishing and more
What's happening this week in the area? The post 5 Things to Do This Week: Eddie Cochran Car Show and Music Festival, Take a Kid Fishing and more appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Spraying for mosquito control starts Wednesday in Albert Lea
Albert Lea will resume its weekly mosquito control program Wednesday, June 5, after dusk. This year marks the return of spraying following a dry year in 2023 suppressing mosquito populations. The City of Albert Lea has contracted Mosquito Control of Iowa to handle the spraying service. In case of rainy or windy weather, Thursdays will […] The post Spraying for mosquito control starts Wednesday in Albert Lea appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
New dog grooming business opens in Alden, welcomes big dogs
The arrival of summer can be a challenge for owners of dogs with long fur, however, a new dog grooming business has opened in the area recently and caters to dogs of all shapes and sizes. The post New dog grooming business opens in Alden, welcomes big dogs appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Freeborn County collision injured three people Friday
BANCROFT TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A two-vehicle collision Friday sent three people to the hospital in Freeborn County. The Minnesota State Patrol says Christine Elizabeth Flores, 44 of Saginaw, Texas, was driving a 2024 Toyota Corolla west on Interstate 90 when she crashed with the westbound 2016 Nissan Rogue driven by Breanna Kari Troe, 27 of Rochester. The collision happened around 6 pm near mile marker 161.
3 injured in crash on I-90 east of Albert Lea
Three people were injured Friday night after a traffic crash on Interstate 90 east of Albert Lea in Bancroft Township. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Christine Elizabeth Flores, 44, of Saginaw, Texas; Breanna Kari Troe, 27, of Rochester; and Caleb Joshua Troe, 27, of Rochester were taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert […] The post 3 injured in crash on I-90 east of Albert Lea appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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