A Kasson man was charged in Freeborn County District Court on Tuesday with possession of more than 15 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop early Monday on Interstate 35 south of Albert Lea. Court documents state Juan Miguel Angulo, 38, is believed to have driven the drugs from Colorado, where he only stayed five […] The post Man charged with possessing more than 15 pounds of meth on I-35 appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.

GARNER, Iowa – A state prison sentence has been added to a federal one for Hancock County man. Tommy Lee Gretillat, 45 of Corwith, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal mischief. Law enforcement says Gretillat robbed a home in rural Forest City on January 2, 2021. Investigators say more than $10,000 worth of clothing, electronics, and jewelry were stolen and the home suffered extensive damage.

Police arrested Divad D. Bellikka, 22, for controlled substance first-degree driving while intoxicated, pending search warrant results, driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety and no seatbelt after a traffic stop at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday on the Front Street extension.   1 arrested on A&D hold Deputies arrested Camren Michael Cunningham, 19, on an arrest and […] The post 1 arrested for DWI and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.

Deputies arrested Juan Miguel Angulo, 38, for first-degree controlled substance possession at 4:32 a.m. Monday in Freeborn County. Logs did not indicate where the arrest took place.   School bus stop arm violations reported Deputies received a report at 8:30 a.m. Monday of a school bus stop arm violation at 29189 State Highway 13 in […] The post Man arrested for first-degree controlled substance possession and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.

“I don’t want any caregiver ever to go through what I have,” says Waseca resident Erin Childs, 44. “These agencies failed to do accurate investigations and really never listened to Joe or me.”. Childs (formerly known as Erin Tate) feels investigators were prejudiced when they looked into...

The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office invites everyone to their trunk or treat event being held Thursday around the county. Deputies will be at the following locations around the county on Halloween, the Bricelyn Fire Hall and in Kiester, on Main Street by the Bank from 5-6pm, at the Easton Community Center from 5-6:30pm, Kathy’s Kitchen in Elmore and at the Delavan Fire Hall at 5pm, Frost City Hall from 5:30 to 6:30 and in Walters on Main Street from 6:30-7:30pm.

LAKE MILLS, Iowa (KIMT) - It's a house you can't miss around Halloween in Lake Mills. "The creepier the better," Jean Reinlasoder said. Reinlasoder goes by 'Grandma Jean' to many. She and her husband Shane spend hours decorating their yard for Halloween. The house is located on North Harrison Street,...

Three people were injured in a two vehicle accident late Saturday afternoon, south of Mapleton. According to the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 5:18pm, a 1994 Ford Ranger, driven by 40 year old Corey Matthew Jaeger of rural Mapleton, was northbound on 584th Avenue and a 2005 Buick Le Sabre driven by 25 year old Freeborn Lewis Milks of Wells, was westbound on Blue Earth County Road 29, when they collided in the intersection.

A man who reportedly stabbed five people in two separate incidents in Albert Lea in 2022 was found to still be incompetent to stand trial after a recent psychological evaluation. Freeborn County District Court Judge Ross Leuning in July 2023 ordered CK Kyle Kasio, 28, be civilly committed indeterminately as mentally ill and dangerous after […] The post Judge: Man still not competent to stand trial for stabbings, to remain committed civilly appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.

Waldorf University is hiring a remote admissions coordinator. This is a full-time remote position, and your hours are expected to be Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST. Responsibilities include managing working lists of potential students; helping with...

The Blue Earth City Council met on Monday and received an update from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority on the tiny home proposal. The HRA is still working on the financing for the project. The potential financing options to explore include HRA Redevelopment Project, Economic Development TIF, possible state appropriation,...

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The #5 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg volleyball team was efficient the whole night, and earned a home sweep of Lake Mills in Monday’s 2A Region 5 semifinal, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ. The Falcons won 3-0, 25-10, 25-16, 25-14. The Falcons had a seven-point run early in set 1 to take...

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved the ordinance regulating licensing for cannabis businesses, restricting the maximum number of retail cannabis establishments to two in the city. The post Council approves ordinance for cannabis business licensing appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.

The Forest City Community School District announces that tickets are now available at www.bomanfineartscenter.org for the high school fall musical, “Once Upon a Mattress.” The Boman Fine Arts Center will host the student performances on Saturday, November 16, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 17, at 2 p.m.

The Blue Earth City Council met on Monday and received the bid evaluation for the water treatment facility improvements. Six bids were received ranging between $16.6 million and $25.2 million. The lowest bid of $16.6 million was from Wapasha Construction of Winona. After discussion, the council approved accepting the low bid.

The Eagles secured a solid 1-0 win over Spurgeon, marking a controlled performance from start to finish. Faith produced well on both sides of the field, registering 13 shots on goal while limiting Spurgeon to just one attempt. The game's lone goal came early in the second half when Bethany Speichinger chipped a shot over her defenders to bring her season goal total to 2.

KSMQ Public Television is among 50 public media stations selected to participate in the Digital Transformation Program, a virtual program developed by the Poynter Institute to educate, assist and coach public media senior leaders and their staff on the best strategies and tactics to transform their organization’s digital operations and culture. “We are thrilled to […] The post KSMQ Public Television selected for Public Media Digital Transformation Program appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.