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Power 96 News for Wednesday March 4th, 2026.
03/04/2026
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that prescribed burns will take place this spring across several wildlife management areas in Worth, Winnebago, Wright, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, and Franklin counties.
Power 96 News for Tuesday March 3rd, 2026.
03/03/2026
Police continue to investigate the deaths of three adults found in a home on Saturday. Officers discovered the bodies in the 500 block of 509 South Adams Avenue shortly before 5:00 p.m.
Power 96 News for Monday March 2nd, 2026.
03/02/2026
Age Friendly Freeborn County invites the public to hear a free educational presentation on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Frauds and scams are on the rise, with some targeting older adults.
Power 96 News for Friday January 27th, 2026.
02/27/2026
A routine traffic stop on Interstate 90 near Albert Lea last Friday turned into the seizure of approximately 50,000 fentanyl pills, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Power 96 News for Thursday February 26th, 2026.
02/26/2026
A two-vehicle collision in northern Minnesota seriously injured a Freeborn County woman. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 10:30 pm Wednesday in Cass County.
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Power 96 Sports for Wednesday March 4th, 2026.
03/04/2026
As heard here on POWER 96 last night, Albert Lea Tiger boys basketball in their opening section game defeated Le Sueur-Henderson 89-67. The boys will next face Belle Plaine on Thursday night at 7.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday March 3rd, 2026.
03/03/2026
Albert Lea Tiger boys basketball in action tonight as they host their section game against Le Sueur-Henderson. Sports Director Dave Nelson will bring you all the action starting about 6:45 tonight.
Power 96 Sports for Monday March 2nd, 2026.
03/02/2026
Albert Lea Tiger teams are off today, tomorrow, POWER 96 will bring you the boys basketball section game as the Tigers host Le Sueur-Henderson. Sports Director Dave Nelson will bring you all the action starting about 6:45.
Power 96 Sports for Friday January 27th, 2026.
02/27/2026
The Austin Bruins in action for the next two nights as they host the Aberdeen Wings at Riverside Arena. Game one gets underway tonight at 7:05. Saturday is game 2 against Aberdeen, also at 7:05. U.S.
Power 96 Sports for Thursday February 26th, 2026.
02/26/2026
The Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild tonight at 8 after the Wild knocked off the Nashville Predators 6-5 in overtime in their last game before the Olympic break.
