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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...
Power 96 News for Thursday April 9th, 2026.
04/09/2026
Three people arrested after a burglary turned into a high-speed chase have now been sentenced. Justice Michael Jeffery Pritchard, 30 of Mason City, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft.
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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.
Power 96 Sports for Thursday April 9th, 2026.
04/09/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics tonight has Tiger Softball on the road to take on Rochester Century at 5 pm.
