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Power 96 News for Thursday April 16th, 2026.
04/16/2026
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 35 that occurred at 7:55 p.m. on Wednesday night. The crash happened in Somerset Township at Milepost 37.
Power 96 News for Wednesday April 15th, 2026.
04/15/2026
Minnesota recently passed a new school bus safety law targeting drivers who try to pass buses before the stop arm fully extends. The law closes what officials called a loophole after a rise in near-miss incidents statewide.
Power 96 News for Tuesday April 14th, 2026.
04/14/2026
A Carson City, Nevada, business is looking to build a cannabis cultivation operation south of Albert Lea city limits.
Power 96 News for Monday April 13th, 2026.
04/13/2026
The Albert Lea City Council is set to decide whether or not an expensive repair project will move forward.
Power 96 News for Friday April 10th, 2026.
04/10/2026
The Freeborn County assessor is reminding residents that April and May is the time to ask questions about the new valuation notices mailed out to property owners last week that will be used when determining taxes payable in...
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Power 96 Sports for Thursday April 16th, 2026.
04/16/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics today has girls golf in Winona at 1pm. Tiger boys tennis will hit the road to take on Fairmont at 4:30. Tiger softball also on the road today taking on Northfield at 5.
Power 96 Sports for Wednesday April 15th, 2026.
04/15/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics saw boys tennis fell to Lakeville South - 7- 0. Tiger baseball fell victim to mother nature and their game against Winona was postponed. Meanwhile, Tiger Softball was defeated by the Winhawks. 16-0.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday April 14th, 2026.
04/14/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics saw boys tennis fall to Stewartville – 7-0. The boys are back at it again today as the team participates in a triangular.
Power 96 Sports for Monday April 13th, 2026.
04/13/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics were rained out over the weekend. Boys and Girls Golf and Boys tennis are on the agenda for today, weather permitting.
Power 96 Sports for Friday April 10th, 2026.
04/10/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics as heard here last night on POWER 96 Tiger Baseball defeated Rochester Century 10-4. Brecken Wacholz pitched a complete 7 inning game striking out 5 while walking 4 and allowing only 3 hits.
