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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.
Power 96 News for Monday February 16th, 2026.
02/16/2026
A Woodbury man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday in Freeborn County District Court, for criminal sexual conduct with a 15-year-old girl after messaging her on an online app designated for teenagers and then...
Power 96 News for Friday February 13th, 2026.
02/13/2026
Hormel Foods Corporation announced the appointment of Will Bonifant as group vice president and chief supply chain officer, effective March 9.
Power 96 News for Thursday February 12th, 2026.
02/12/2026
The Austin Fire Department responded to a house fire at the Oakland Estates Mobile Home Park early Wednesday morning. The blaze claimed the life of one person, while another is receiving treatment for injuries.
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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.
Power 96 Sports for Monday February 16th, 2026.
02/16/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, The boys hockey section brackets were released over the weekend. The Tigers have the 5th seed and will face Lourdes in the opening round.
Power 96 Sports for Friday February 13th, 2026.
02/13/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics as heard here on POWER 96 the Tiger girls section finals ended in heartbreak for the lady"s.
Power 96 Sports for Thursday February 12th, 2026.
02/12/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics tonight POWER 96 will bring you the Tiger girls section finals against Dodge County at 5 pm. Tiger Wrestling will open up section action tonight at 6 when they host Faribault.
