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Power 96 News for Thursday July 23rd, 2026.
07/23/2026
An Albert Lea man charged for reportedly threatening to shoot up the emergency room at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea in February was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to one count of harassment.
Power 96 News for Tuesday July 21st, 2026.
07/21/2026
The Albert Lea school board on Monday approved a service agreement with consultant finance group Baker Tilly Advisory Group as well as a contract for an interim activities director that will fill openings left by recent...
Power 96 News for Wednesday July 15th, 2026.
07/15/2026
Albert Lea City Manager Ian Rigg on Tuesday asked the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners to continue work on tax-forfeited properties, citing the long-term benefits.
Power 96 News for Friday July 10th, 2026.
07/10/2026
Filing for the Albert Lea school board will begin on Tuesday and run through July 28.
Power 96 News for Friday June 12th, 2026.
06/12/2026
St. John's Lutheran Community has sold Knutson Place, its independent and assisted living facility at 901 Luther Place in Albert Lea, to Perennia Senior Living.
Latest Sports News
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Power 96 Sports for Thursday July 23rd, 2026.
07/23/2026
As heard here on POWER 96 last night, the Albert Lea Express defeated Cleveland at Hayek Field 5-1. The Express will next be in action on Saturday afternoon at 2 pm when they host Minn Lake.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday July 21st, 2026.
07/21/2026
The Albert Lea school board on Monday approved a service agreement with consultant finance group Baker Tilly Advisory Group as well as a contract for an interim activities director that will fill openings left by recent...
Power 96 Sports for Wednesday July 15th, 2026.
07/15/2026
Tonight POWER 96 Sports will bring you Albert Lea Express baseball as the team hosts Morristown at 7 pm. Sports Director Dave Nelson will take to the air just about 6:45.
Power 96 Sports for Friday July 10th, 2026.
07/10/2026
As heard here on POWER 96 last night, the Albert Lea American Legion baseball as the team fell to Winona 11-5. the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Power 96 Sports for Friday June 12th, 2026.
06/12/2026
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit"s six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins. Zebby Matthews (2-4) gave up nine hits, including three homers, and seven runs.
