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Power 96 News for Monday February 16th, 2026.
02/16/2026
A Woodbury man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday in Freeborn County District Court, for criminal sexual conduct with a 15-year-old girl after messaging her on an online app designated for teenagers and then...
Power 96 News for Friday February 13th, 2026.
02/13/2026
Hormel Foods Corporation announced the appointment of Will Bonifant as group vice president and chief supply chain officer, effective March 9.
Power 96 News for Thursday February 12th, 2026.
02/12/2026
The Austin Fire Department responded to a house fire at the Oakland Estates Mobile Home Park early Wednesday morning. The blaze claimed the life of one person, while another is receiving treatment for injuries.
Power 96 News for Wednesday February 11th, 2026.
02/11/2026
The woman accused of making a bloody mess at a Mason City convenience store is pleading not guilty.
Power 96 News for Tuesday February 10th, 2026.
02/10/2026
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved the first reading of an amendment to the city"s ordinance surrounding cannabis and tobacco, including a change that would increase the number of cannabis retail registrations in...
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Power 96 Sports for Monday February 16th, 2026.
02/16/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, The boys hockey section brackets were released over the weekend. The Tigers have the 5th seed and will face Lourdes in the opening round.
Power 96 Sports for Friday February 13th, 2026.
02/13/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics as heard here on POWER 96 the Tiger girls section finals ended in heartbreak for the lady"s.
Power 96 Sports for Thursday February 12th, 2026.
02/12/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics tonight POWER 96 will bring you the Tiger girls section finals against Dodge County at 5 pm. Tiger Wrestling will open up section action tonight at 6 when they host Faribault.
Power 96 Sports for Wednesday February 11th, 2026.
02/11/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics last night as heard here on POWER 96, Tiger boys hockey defeated Mankato East in overtime 5-4. Tiger girls basketball fell to Rochester Century 66-32. Tiger teams are off today.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday February 10th, 2026.
02/10/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics last night, Tiger girls basketball fell to Randolph 70-26. Tiger boys basketball hosting Owatonna found themselves on the losing side of the scoreboard falling 81-74.
