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Power 96 News for Monday May 18th, 2026.
05/18/2026
An Albert Lea home was damaged by fire Sunday morning, according to a press release from Albert Lea Fire Rescue. The release stated firefighters responded at 12:52 a.m. Sunday to 1700 Eberhart St. for the report of the fire.
Power 96 News for Friday May 15th, 2026.
05/15/2026
Albert Lea residents can begin filing for five of seven City Council seats starting May 19.
Power 96 News for Thursday May 14th, 2026.
05/14/2026
An Albert Lea man was charged last Friday in Freeborn County District Court with possession of child sexual abuse material after an investigation involving a cybertip made to the National Center for Missing and Exploited...
Power 96 News for Wednesday May 13th, 2026.
05/13/2026
Police say the body of a missing teen has been found. Christian Gary, 16 of Rochester, left his home in the 2000 block of 5 Avenue SW at around 7 pm on May 10.
Power 96 News for Tuesday May 12th, 2026.
05/12/2026
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday opted to consider seeking more data and feedback regarding proposed changes in its animal ordinance over the next two weeks before making any decisions on updates to the law.
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Power 96 Sports for Monday May 18th, 2026.
05/18/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, Tiger baseball in action today, weather permitting, as they take on Red Wing at Hayek Field. That game is scheduled for a 5 pm start.
Power 96 Sports for Friday May 15th, 2026.
05/15/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, Tiger teams are idle today, Baseball and softball are in action tomorrow.
Power 96 Sports for Thursday May 14th, 2026.
05/14/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, A busy day in Tiger sports today Boys Golf is in Faribault facing multiple schools at 2:30. Tiger Softball is in Mankato to take on Kato East at 5 pm.
Power 96 Sports for Wednesday May 13th, 2026.
05/13/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, Tiger baseball dropped their matchup against the Huskies of Owatonna 11-7. As heard here on POWER 96, Tiger Softball lost their matchup at home against Owatonna 7-2. Tiger teams are off today.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday May 12th, 2026.
05/12/2026
The Austin Bruins use relentless defense and kept the Aberdeen Wings pinned in their own zone for the last 2 minutes of the game, not allowing the Wings to pull their goaltender for an extra attacker.
