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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.
Power 96 News for Monday May 11th, 2026.
05/11/2026
The Albert Lea City Council will meet Monday May 11th, at 7 p.m. to consider removing limits on the number of dogs and cats residents can own.
Power 96 News for Friday May 8th, 2026.
05/08/2026
Firefighters put out a kitchen fire at a home on West 22nd Avenue North on May 6. The Clear Lake Fire Department (CLFD) got the call around 7:30 p.m. about a fire in the 800 block of W. 22nd Ave. N.
Power 96 News for Thursday May 7th, 2026.
05/07/2026
A 30-year-old man who reportedly stabbed multiple people in two separate incidents in Albert Lea in 2022 was found still incompetent to stand trial after a recent psychological evaluation.
Power 96 News for Wednesday May 6th, 2026.
05/06/2026
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to approve a phased retirement and separation agreement with the county"s finance manager as the county transitions that position to one that will be a combined...
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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.
Power 96 Sports for Monday May 11th, 2026.
05/11/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, Tiger girls golf will host multiple schools at Wedgewood Cove for a Quad starting at 2:30.
Power 96 Sports for Friday May 8th, 2026.
05/08/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, Tiger softball dropped one in a close contest against Austin 5-4. as heard here on POWER 96 Tiger Baseball took advantage of a 6 run 6th inning to send the Packers Packing with a 10-8 loss.
Power 96 Sports for Thursday May 7th, 2026.
05/07/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, at 2:30 Tiger girls golf will host Rochester John Marshall at Green Lea Golf Course. Boys tennis is on the road to face Rochester Mayo at 4:45.
Power 96 Sports for Wednesday May 6th, 2026.
05/06/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, as heard here on POWER 96, Tiger softball was defeated by Northfield at the Hammer Complex 8-2. Tiger baseball dropped a close game against the Raiders in Northfield 8-7.
