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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.
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.
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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.
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.
