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Power 96 News for Wednesday March 18th, 2026.
03/18/2026
Riverside Arena in Austin will be buzzing with activity this weekend, as the Riverside Figure Skating Club puts on their 51st annual show. As of now there are 69 skaters ready to perform.
Power 96 News for Tuesday March 17th, 2026.
03/17/2026
The Albert Lea school board on Monday approved termination and non-renewal of teaching contracts of 19 probationary teachers, along with unrequested leaves of absence of five tenured teachers at the end of the school year...
Power 96 News for Monday March 16th, 2026.
03/16/2026
Widespread snow that has fallen over the area, is causing travel conditions to continue to be dangerous as heavy winds contribute to create reduced visibility.
Power 96 News for Friday March 13th, 2026.
03/13/2026
A Wells man is facing charges for reportedly assaulting a woman and lighting her car on fire last month after he became upset about a meal she made.
Power 96 News for Thursday March 12th, 2026.
03/12/2026
A St. Paul man arrested with over 100 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in August on Interstate 35 in Freeborn County pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
Latest Sports News
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Power 96 Sports for Wednesday March 18th, 2026.
03/18/2026
After losing Ryan Wright in free agency, the Minnesota Vikings have found their new punter in veteran Johnny Hekker. Hekker and the Vikings have agreed to terms on a one-year deal.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday March 17th, 2026.
03/17/2026
The USA Baseball team will face the Venezuela national team tonight in the World Baseball Classic Finals. Venezuela punched their ticket to the finals when they beat Italy 4 to 2.
Power 96 Sports for Monday March 16th, 2026.
03/16/2026
Albert Lea"s Landon Uthke is officially a gold medal winner, as the U.S. Sled Hockey Team defeated Canada 6-2 to claim their 5th straight Paralympic gold medal on Sunday afternoon.
Power 96 Sports for Friday March 13th, 2026.
03/13/2026
The Austin Bruins find themselves embattled in a home and home series against the Minnesota Mallards. Tonight the Bruins look to clip their wings on the Mallards home ice before returning to Riverside arena on Saturday night.
Power 96 Sports for Thursday March 12th, 2026.
03/12/2026
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 last night, moving above .500 with their third straight victory and sixth in seven games.
