(ABC 6 News) – Opening statements are expected to get underway Wednesday morning in a case involving the owner of The Interchange in Albert Lea. Lisa Hanson faces nine criminal misdemeanor counts for violating a public safety requirement to close her restaurant in an effort to stop the spread of COVID19 during the height of … Read more
Mankato Toys for Tots is accepting online registrations for holiday gifts to give to kids in need. Families may sign up for the donations for children at mankato-mn.toysfortots.org. Registrations will be accepted until Dec. 15. Gifts will be distributed to registered families on Dec. 18 at the National Guard armory, on Martin Luther King Jr. … Read more
An Austin man convicted of a 2017 felony theft charge has been sentenced. A judge ordered 24-year old Aaron James Huehn to 15 days in jail and five years of supervised probation for a felony charge of theft, and taking/using property without consent. The judge granted a stay of imposition in the case as part … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Albert Lea commuters are warned to expect delays when repaving work begins in a few months on Highway 65/Main St.. The Minnesota Department of Transportation said construction is scheduled to begin in April 2022 from Newton Avenue to Sorenson Road and detours will be in place. The project is expected to … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – A fire that destroyed an Austin home over the weekend was human caused, officials said in a release Monday. Austin Police responded to a 911 hang-up call Friday from a 3rd Ave Northeast address and upon arrival, officers reported the home was almost fully engulfed in flames. Fire officials said the … Read more
An Easton woman who was wanted for driving without a license is now facing additional charges for allegedly fleeing from police and refusing to come to her door. A Faribault County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted 44 year old Jennifer Marie Rice Tuesday Afternoon in Easton and tried to stop her but she allegedly sped off, lost … Read more
An Albert Lea man has been sentenced in connection to an August crime spree. A Freeborn County District Court judge ordered Michael Paul Hubers to serve six years and three months in prison for breaking into a garage on Aug. 11, and then fleeing police who attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn.- A trail of Santa’s could be seen spreading Christmas cheer in Albert Lea on Sunday. Residents put on their Santa costumes and hopped on their motorcycles for the second annual Santa Run, which organizers say was developed last year during Covid to spread a little community cheer. Around 20 motorcyclists got on … Read more
Trial is slated to begin on Tuesday for the owner of The Interchange Wine & Coffee Bistro. A district court judge has denied previous requests filed by Lisa Hanson to dismiss her nine criminal misdemeanor charges tied to the opening of the restaurant last December and January in violation of state emergency executive orders to … Read more
The Albert Lea High School Vocal Department is hosting the holiday concert at 7 p.m. Monday in the high school auditorium. This concert makes its return after the pandemic canceled plans last year. It has traditionally been a favorite of the community and is guaranteed to put all who attend into the holiday spirit. Doors … Read more