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Power 96 News for Wednesday May 6th, 2026.
05/06/2026
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to approve a phased retirement and separation agreement with the county"s finance manager as the county transitions that position to one that will be a combined...
Power 96 News for Tuesday May 5th, 2026.
05/05/2026
The public is invited to attend a public meeting on May 18 to learn more about the Interstate 90 bridge replacement project work, traffic impacts and construction schedule, according to the Minnesota Department of...
Power 96 News for Monday May 4th, 2026.
05/04/2026
Two people were injured early Saturday morning when their vehicle collided with a deer on Interstate 35 south of Albert Lea.
power 96 News for Monday May 1st, 2026.
05/01/2026
The dissolution of the city of Twin Lakes will go to a vote Nov. 3rd according to ruling from a court.
Power 96 News for Thursday April 30th, 2026.
04/30/2026
A bridge painting project will begin May 4 near Albert Lea. A Minnesota Department of Transportation contractor will start painting the Interstate 90 bridge at Petran, east of Albert Lea.
Latest Sports News
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Power 96 Sports for Wednesday May 6th, 2026.
05/06/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, as heard here on POWER 96, Tiger softball was defeated by Northfield at the Hammer Complex 8-2. Tiger baseball dropped a close game against the Raiders in Northfield 8-7.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday May 5th, 2026.
05/05/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, Tiger softball was defeated by Mankato West 10-3. Today, boys and girls track and field are in Winona to participate in the varsity invitational at 2:45. Boys tennis will host New Prague at 4:45.
Power 96 Sports for Monday May 4th, 2026.
05/04/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, at 1 pm Tiger boys golf will participate in a varsity invitational in Lake City. Boys tennis will take to the court at 4:30 when they host Austin.
Power 96 Sports for Thursday April 30th, 2026.
04/30/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, This afternoon POWER 96 will bring you Tiger Baseball as they host Winona at Hayek Field at 4 pm. Sports Director Dave Nelson will take to the air about 3:45.
Power 96 Sports for Wednesday April 29th, 2026.
04/29/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics, As heard here on POWER 96 last night Tiger softball fell to Rochester John Marshall 10-4. Tiger baseball defeated John Marshall on the road downing the Rockets 4-2. Tiger teams are off today.
