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Power 96 News for Thursday May 21st, 2026.
05/21/2026
Freeborn County Sheriff Ryan Shea and Albert Lea Mayor Rich Murray, along with a handful of other incumbents on the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners and Albert Lea City Council, have filed for reelection as of...
Power 96 News for Wednesday may 20th, 2026.
05/20/2026
Freeborn County Sheriff Ryan Shea has filed for reelection. Shea announced on Tuesday that he plans to seek another four-year term.
Power 96 News for Tuesday May 19th, 2026.
05/19/2026
A guilty plea is entered over the embezzling of thousands of dollars from the Mohawk Trap Team. Dion James Cody, 43 of Mason City, was charged with first-degree theft and has now pleaded guilty to second-degree theft.
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.
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Power 96 Sports for Thursday May 21st, 2026.
05/21/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, boys and girls track and field are off to Rochester today to participate in the Big 9 Conference meet. Tonight POWER 96 will bring you Tiger Baseball as they take on New Ulm at Hayek Field.
Power 96 Sports for Wednesday may 20th, 2026.
05/20/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, Tiger baseball was defeated by St. Peter last night 8-6. Tiger baseball will wrap up their regular season tomorrow when they host New Ulm at Hayek Field.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday May 19th, 2026.
05/19/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, Tiger girls golf will take part in the Big 9 Conference match today at Wedewood Cove. The boys team also taking part in a Big 9 conference match at Rochester Eastwood golf course.
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.
