An elderly Albert Lea man was injured after he collided with a semi Tuesday evening. Police said Larry Gene Lowman, 80, crashed into a semi on East Main Street at 777th Ave., and overturned. A 67 year old woman who was a passenger in Lowman’s car was also injured in the wreck. -0-
UPDATE – (ABC 6 News) – The man who admitted to stealing a truck and was shot at by a property owner in Freeborn County is now facing charges. 38-year-old Andre Williams of Harcourt, Iowa admitted to police that he was trying to steal a truck when the owner of the truck opened fire. Williams … Read more
MANLY — A plea change hearing has been scheduled for a Mason City man accused of stealing catalytic converters throughout Worth County earlier this year. Criminal complaints accused 30-year-old Jacob Smith and another suspect of going to three separate locations on January 29th and cutting five catalytic converters off of vehicles, valued at about $-grand … Read more
The number of COVID cases recorded in Minnesota has grown by 34%, marking the highest rate of growth in the U.S.. But despite COVID cases continuing to climb, Minnesota’s hospitalization and death rate remains some of the lowest in the country. Minnesota is averaging 18 COVID hospitalizations a day, up from two weeks ago, but … Read more
The Albert Lea City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance Monday that renames a portion of James Avenue as Eddie Cochran Street. Cochran was a musician and performer born in the city in 1938 who is known for his contributions to rock ‘n’ roll, country and rhythm and blues. When he lived in … Read more
A barn in Freeborn County containing more than 100 rabbits was destroyed by fire Sunday night north of Hollandale. According to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, 117 rabbits perished in the fire on 832nd Ave., while three of the animals survived. The Sheriff’s Office stated authorities were alerted to the fire from a neighbor who … Read more
A two-vehicle crash over the weekend in Worth County claimed the life of one person Saturday morning on Interstate 35 west of Northwood. Police identified the victim as, 21-year-old Tristen Brevik, who they say collided with a freightliner semi truck at mile marker 218 near Diamond Jo Casino, which was parked on the right shoulder. … Read more
A St Paul woman who was severely burned at a southeast Minnesota campground during the Labor Day weekend remains in the hospital. The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office says the woman, identified as Isabelle Kielas-Jensen was burned Sept 4th at Harmony Park near Clarks Grove. According to a witness, the 23-year-old was leaving a campsite when … Read more
A Freeborn County man arrested during a routine traffic stop this summer will not be sentenced to jail time. Bradley Weller of Alden, MN, was facing drug possession charges stemming from a traffic stop by the Forest City Police Department in May 26, but a judge granted him a deferred judgment and he was ordered … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – As Fire Prevention Week wraped up, residents got a sneak peak of the brand new Albert Lea fire station. The Albert Lea Fire Department opened the station last year, but because of COVID restrictions, Sunday’s reveal was the first time the public was invited inside of the new facility which is … Read more