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Power 96 News for Friday December 12th, 2025.
12/12/2025
In late November of this year, Freeborn County Emergency Management was informed of a potential security breach affecting the county's emergency notification system, CodeRED.
Power 96 News for Thursday December 11th, 2025.
12/11/2025
The Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced adjustments to the annual Holiday Bazaar scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in downtown Albert Lea.
Power 96 News for Wednesday December 10th, 2025.
12/10/2025
Two people were taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after a pickup went off the road on Interstate 35 and rolled in Bancroft Township.
Power 96 News for Tuesday December 9th, 2025.
12/09/2025
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning for the Albert Lea area as a strong clipper system is forecast to bring heavy winds and a little snow.
Power 96 News for Monday December 8th, 2025.
12/08/2025
On Wednesday, November 26, a dead body was found inside a shed at the North Iowa Event Center. According to the Mason City Police Department, the body was found at 4:37 p.m. by an employee from the North Iowa Fairgrounds.
Latest Sports News
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Power 96 Sports for Friday December 12th, 2025.
12/12/2025
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, Tiger Wrestling taking the border battle beating the Austin Packers 59-13. Tiger girls basketball defeated by United South Central 67-28.
Power 96 Sports for Thursday December 11th, 2025.
12/11/2025
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, Tiger boys Swim and Dive is in Northfield for a 6 pm match up. Tiger Wrestling will zip across I 90 to take on the Austin Packers at 7 pm.
Power 96 Sports for Wednesday December 10th, 2025.
12/10/2025
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, Tiger boys hockey were defeated by Rochester Lourdes 5-2. Tiger boys basketball were downed on the road by the Austin Packers 76-68.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday December 9th, 2025.
12/09/2025
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, Tiger boys hockey will be in Rochester to take on Lourdes tonight at 7 pm.
Power 96 Sports for Monday December 8th, 2025.
12/08/2025
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, Tiger boys hockey defeated Rochester Century Saturday 5-2. Tiger varsity teams are off tonight, but a full slate of action is on tap for tomorrow.
