Mayo Clinic health care workers were first in line to recieve the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, at the Albert Lea medical center Monday. Vaccine distribution will occur in phases, with priority placed on those at highest risk. Most front-line staff who elect to be vaccinated will have their first shot completed within the next two to … Read more
(SAINT PAUL) – Three local restaurants have been cited for violating COVID19 safety protocols. The Minnesota Attorney General’s office announced Monday that lawsuits have been filed against, St. Patrick’s Tavern in New Prague, Pour House in Clarks Grove, and The Interchange in Albert Lea. The eateries have been allowing indoor dining which violates Governor Tim … Read more
A Lake Mills woman has accepted a plea deal in conncetion to a drug possession case. Cynthia Odden was granted a deferred judgment and ordered to pay a $430.00 civil penalty, applicable surcharges, and court costs. She was placed on probation for a period of 1 year to the Department of Correctional Services she was … Read more
(ABC 6 News) — A 70-year-old inmate at MCF-Faribault has died from COVID19. The Minnesota Department of Corrections said this is the 9th COVID-related death of an incarcerated person in the Minnesota DOC system since the pandemic began. It is the fifth death from MCF-Faribault where there are currently 272 inmates who have tested positive … Read more
GENEVA TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A semi rollover crash in Freeborn County sent two people to the hospital early Saturday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says Mohamed Jafar Jelani, 26, apparently lost control of the semi on Interstate 35 near mile marker 25 and overturned as he was negotiating a curve on the roadway. The State … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A cease-and-desist order has been issued against an Albert Lea restaurant accused of violating state pandemic safety protocols. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) says The Interchange Wine & Coffee Bistro was recently inspected [Wednesday], and was found to be in violation of a statewide ban prohibiting on-site dining, which the … Read more
Small businesses struggling amid the lingering pandemic are getting a helping hand. The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners approved an additional $250,000 Tuesday in relief funds for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the county. The approval of funding comes as state legislators passed their own relief package for hurting businesses on Monday. … Read more
An Albert Lea man is facing charges after he allegedly injured a woman with a miniature ax Wednesday night at a motel in Albert Lea. Ben Moreno, 30, faces charges of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and threats of violence, both felonies, according to Freeborn County District Court records. -0-
Mayo Clinic Health System is adjusting hours at its COVID-19 testing sites, including in Albert Lea. Beginning Friday, the testing sites in Albert Lea, Austin, Owatonna and Red Wing will be open weekdays and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a press release. -0-
AUSTIN, Minn- The family of an Austin teen killed trying to save his mom from a brutal assault is asking for prayers. Austin Police responded to a domestic incident on 3rd Avenue NW earlier this week, and say they found a bloody scene at the home where 15-year-old Julio Rodriguez was fatally stabbed trying to … Read more