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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.
Power 96 News for Tuesday February 17th, 2026.
02/17/2026
Clear Lake, Iowa posted on its Facebook account on Monday that it made the decision to cancel the 'Color the Wind Kite Festival', which was set to be held on Saturday, February 21st.
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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.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday February 17th, 2026.
02/17/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, Tiger boys basketball was downed by Redwing 89-76. The Tigers are off today and tomorrow. Six games in, and U.S.
