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.

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.

Officers responded to a mental health call involving an adult male with a firearm.

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.

“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...

Moose Lodge, Helping Hands Junk Removal also receive honors The post Select Foods named Large Business of Year appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.

The Steele County Attorney’s Office has declined to pursue charges in a case where a Blooming Prairie football coach grabbed the facemask of a player from the opposing team and the encounter was caught on camera by parents. Steele County Attorney Robert Jarrett said in a written statement Monday afternoon that there is “insufficient evidence that a reasonable jury would find proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that an assault took place, and that no criminal charges will be pursued. With that decision, he said the...

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.

With the election less than a week away, counties are making final preparations to ensure all voting equipment is functioning properly.

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,...

Lindy Fredrickson Q: Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up outside of Glenville and graduated from G-E in 2002. After high school I attended Southwest State University and graduated with a BA in Business Administration-Management. I have worked for 17 years in the Retirement Business on Projects and in IT. I […] The post Q&A with the Glenville-Emmons school board candidates appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.

After breaking the record warm low in Rochester and Austin this morning, these temperatures will once again serve as a launching pad for us to potentially reach the low 80s this afternoon, which could tie a record high temperature for the day.

HAYWARD, Wisc. (Northern News Now) - Inflatable lifejackets were popping off with impunity in Hayward as the various chapters of Fishing Has No Boundaries (FHNB) held boating safety seminars for its volunteers. “We try to get together so we can have our chapters get together to share ideas and experiences...

Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and […] The post Local FFA Member Awarded National American FFA Degree appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.

(KIMT) -- The morning of October 29, 2024 will officially be etched in the record-keeping logs of southeast Minnesota and North Iowa. Rochester only fell to 56° Tuesday morning, beating the highest ever low temperature recorded on any October 29th in history of 55°, which was set back in 2004.

The Austin Noon Lions celebration of 80 years on Tuesday night was deemed a success by members and guests before the night even ended. Held inside the Purple Ribbon Plaza at the Mower County Fairgounds and kicked off with a ribbon cutting by the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, the night was quite literally a […] The post Austin Noon Lions kick up a party with 80th anniversary Hootenanny appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.

Expect a cloudy day with occasional showers and cool temperatures. Today, the weather will be predominantly cloudy with occasional showers throughout the day. The temperature will hover around 6°C, making it a rather cool day. With a high cloud cover of 90%, don't expect much sunshine. Rainfall is expected to be light, around one millimeter, so carrying an umbrella is advisable if you plan to be outdoors.

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...

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.