New vehicle emissions regulations will likely be implemented in the state. The clean car standards, which could go into effect as soon as 2024, would apply to new light- and medium-duty vehicles sold in Minnesota, which proponents of stricter standards say emit the most pollution than anything else in that group. By 2030, the state … Read more
After closing its doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Freeborn County Historical Museum reopened recently with several updates. Museum Executive Director Stephanie Kibler said the pandemic has been difficult for the Albert Lea museum, but the shutdown did give them a chance to overhaul several exhibits and start some new ones, including an exhibit … Read more
NORTHWOOD, Iowa – A Mason City man who fatally struck a rollerblader has been sentenced in the 2019 vehicular homicide case. Luke J. Beenken was found guilty in November 2020 in connection to the incident in which authorities say he was texting and driving when he ran over Rick Johnson, 58, who was skating in … Read more
An Austin man who pleaded guilty to a threats of violence charge in Mower County District Court in November of 2020 has been sentenced. 49-year old Reuben Trevino was convicted Thursday and was ordered to five years of supervised probation for the felony charge. An 18-month prison sentence was stayed for five years if Trevino … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – Footprints in the snow led Albert Lea Police to two teen suspects linked to several thefts. The ALPD said in a news release that a 14 and 16-year-old were taken into custody Sunday morning in connection to the home burglaries throughout Albert Lea. The ALPD said the majority of the thefts … Read more
A privately held company that owns more than 200 radio stations, filed for Chapter 11 Monday. Oregon based Alpha Media, cited what it called COVID-19 “headwinds” for the company’s closure, according to Law360.com. Alpha owns a cluster of stations in Mason City. Chapter 11 would allow the company to continue operating as it seeks court … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minnesota – The show must go on is a sentiment COVID cancelled, delaying once again the reopening of the Albert Lea Community Theatre. The theatre’s last show was in Februray of 2020 and the board of directors had hoped to open their doors to patrons before the year ended. However, as the pandemic … Read more
NORTHWOOD – A Mason City man convicted of a fatal 2019 vehicular homicide in Worth County will avoid jail time. 44-year-old Luke Beenken recieved probation in connection to the incident in which he was texting and driving when he struck and killed a 38-year-old man walking along 390th Street. -0-
MASON CITY – A Lake Mills man will remain behind bars. 20-year-old Benjamin Monson, convicted of sexual abuse in connection to separate incidents in Mason City in 2019 has had his motion for a new trial denied. Court documents stated a sentencing hearing for Monson will be set at a later date. -0-
A Wells woman injured in a one-vehicle crash on I-90 in Freeborn County Thursday has been identified. The Minnesota State Patrol said icy road conditions may have contributed to 48-year old Kim Elizabeth Kastens overturning at milepost 155 in Manchester Township. She was treated at Mayo Health Clinic in Albert Lea, according to reports. -0-