Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man rescued in Oakland; Brother digs to keep man’s face above grain bin corn
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A man was saved by first responders and his family on Tuesday after becoming stuck in a grain bin for almost two ...
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Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Fire damages Wells apartment building
WELLS — An apartment building in Wells was severely damaged in a fire Saturday morning. The approximately 20 people who were inside of the Wellington ...
by Sam Wilmes, Monday, August 7, 2017 8:26 am
News
Sullivan throws his hat into the ring for Walz seat
A Mankato resident became the seventh DFLer to file for election for the 1st Congressional District seat on Tuesday. Joe Sullivan, 42, said he is ...
by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 3, 2017 7:35 am
News
Rochester activist joins hunt for Walz 1st District seat
Rochester activist Regina Mustafa announced her candidacy for the open 1st Congressional District seat on Monday, to be decided in 2018. Mustafa has experience in ...
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 8:20 am
Albert Lea
First 3 Mayo employees in Albert Lea told positions have been eliminated
Mayo Clinic is proceeding with transitioning most inpatient services from Albert Lea to Austin, as tension continues to simmer between the hospital and the community.
by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 31, 2017 7:43 am
Lifestyles
Favorite part of being a nurse: Taking care of patients
One Albert Lea woman was a nurse in the community during seven different decades. Mary Carstens, 79, was born in Naeve Hospital, grew up in ...
by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:45 am
Albert Lea
Walz team meets with all parties in hospital conflict
U.S. First District Rep. Tim Walz said he hopes Mayo officials improve communication with the community after the hospital announced last month it plans to ...
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 8:02 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Easter requests new jury trial; Lawyers: Issue with jury instruction is reason why
ALBERT LEA — The Brownsdale man found guilty in the shooting death of another man last summer at Myre-Big Island State Park is requesting a ...
by Sam Wilmes, Friday, July 21, 2017 8:26 am
Albert Lea
Freeborn County commissioners question Mayo’s plans for services
ALBERT LEA — Freeborn County commissioners grilled Mayo Clinic officials on Tuesday in front of dozens of community members in a meeting that took place ...
by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 20, 2017 7:35 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Albert Lea predatory offender arrested in St. Paul; Morarend facing felony in connection to car chase
A high-risk Albert Lea predatory offender who is facing a felony charge in connection to a vehicle chase earlier this year in Albert Lea was ...
by Sam Wilmes, Monday, July 17, 2017 7:41 am
Albert Lea
Mayo Clinic food service workers approve 5-year contract
Mayo Clinic union food service employees with the Service Employees International Union announced on Tuesday they approved a five-year contract with Morrison Healthcare. The contract ...
by Sam Wilmes, Saturday, July 15, 2017 12:32 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Austin man sentenced to 7 years in 2016 death
ALBERT LEA — A man charged in a crash that killed an Austin man in spring 2016 east of Hollandale was sentenced to seven years ...
by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, July 13, 2017 8:59 am
Albert Lea
Fire causes $100K damage to travel center
ALBERT LEA — Damage from a fire Monday at Trail’s Travel Center is estimated at $100,000. The fire was visible on the roof above the ...
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 7:48 am
Albert Lea
‘We want it here’ – Albert Lea residents urge leaders to support keeping hospital services
ALBERT LEA — Community members urged Albert Lea and Freeborn County officials to support keeping an urgent care hospital in Albert Lea in two meetings ...
by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 7:39 am
Health
AL nurses OK contract; Austin’s union approved similar deal in April
ALBERT LEA — Albert Lea nurses represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association approved a tentative three-year nursing contract on Wednesday with Mayo Clinic Health System ...