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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.
Power 96 News for Friday February 20th, 2026.
02/20/2026
A trial has been scheduled for a Mower County man charged with 21 child pornography felonies.
Power 96 News for Thursday February 19th, 2026.
02/19/2026
An Albert Lea man was among those hurt in a semi/tow truck collision in southern Minnesota.
Power 96 News for Wednesday February 18th, 2026.
02/18/2026
An Albert Lea man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated Monday evening after he reportedly rolled his vehicle on Lakeview Boulevard near the road"s intersection with Grace Street.
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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.
Power 96 Sports for Friday February 20th, 2026.
02/20/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, as heard here on POWER 96 last night, the Tigers boys hockey teams season came to an end last night after falling to Rochester Lourdes at Graham Arena 5-3 in the section quarter final game.
Power 96 Sports for Thursday February 19th, 2026.
02/19/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, The Tigers boys hockey team opens up section play tonight taking on Rochester Lourdes at Graham Arena.
Power 96 Sports for Wednesday February 18th, 2026.
02/18/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, The Tigers are off today and will resume action tomorrow. After a brief departure at the trade deadline, Mike Conley is officially back with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
