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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.
Power 96 News for Wednesday February 25th, 2026.
02/25/2026
The Albert Lea City Council voted 4-3 Monday against moving forward with the contract to remodel City Hall, citing struggling residents overloaded with recent increases in property taxes and higher assessment valuations.
Power 96 News for Tuesday February 24th, 2026.
02/24/2026
Albert Lea Fire Rescue (ALFR) responded to a shed fire in the 17000 block of 760th Avenue on Monday night. Crews arrived at 10:42 p.m. to find the equipment and hay shed engulfed in flames.
Power 96 News for Monday February 23rd, 2026.
02/23/2026
No charges will be filed against the rural Alden man who shot and killed his 45-year-old son in September in self defense as his son attacked his family, Freeborn County Attorney David Walker said Friday.
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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.
Power 96 Sports for Wednesday February 25th, 2026.
02/25/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics as heard here on POWER 96 last night the Tiger Boys basketball team was defeated by Rochester Mayo 99-45. Tiger teams are off today.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday February 24th, 2026.
02/24/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics last night the Tiger girls basketball team fell to St. Clair 95-32. Boys basketball returns to action tonight. POWER 96 will bring you that game live as the Tigers host Rochester Mayo at 7:30.
Power 96 Sports for Monday February 23rd, 2026.
02/23/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics over the weekend seen 6 Tiger wrestlers punch their tickets to the Individual state tournament this week.
