Freeborn County News

If you plan on taking the boat out to your favorite lake this weekend there's a new Minnesota law that applies to you.

Though 37-year-old Chad Jamie Gulbertson has never been charged with something as serious as murder before Tuesday, Freeborn County Court records reveal he had a troubled past with a variety of criminal charges both inside and outside of the county.

The areas where volunteers are needed most are at water stations near the end of the course, traffic control throughout the race and course set-up on July 11 at 6 a.m. in Hayward.

The man who allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase last weekend from Worth County into Freeborn County south of Twin Lakes is in the Freeborn County jail awaiting extradition to Iowa.

Faribault County authorities and a state official reassured members of the public theya re keeping close tabs on a Level 3 sex offender who recently moved to the county.

A window was reported broken out of the former Mexico Lindo building on 804 E. Main St.

A judge has approved restrictions in the cases of two people accused of sexually abusing residents at the Albert Lea nursing home where they worked.

Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that transportation projects funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are putting people to work and building a foundation for the country's long-term economic strength.

Freeborn County District Court Judge John Chesterman set unconditional bail at $1 million.

Strong thunderstorms moved through the Albert Lea area with heavy rains and high wind.

Police have identified the victim as 38-year-old Jody Morrow. Tonight a man is in custody at the Freeborn County Detention Center .

Police in Albert Lea are calling a woman's death suspicious and a person was being held for questioning.

There were several reports of tornado touchdowns in southern Minnesota Sunday evening.

A tornado warning has been issued for Freeborn County from 7:25 until 8:30 p.m. At 7:18 p.m., strong thunderstorms were spotted five miles east of Delavan moving northeast at 10 mph.

A community of about 600 people - many who've known their neighbors for years - has moved mainly into the Freeborn County Fairgrounds June 17-21. More than 239 recreational vehicles had arrived by noon Wednesday for the Midwest Rally for the Family Motor Coach Association, and 276 RVs are expected.

Al Talbott said about 300 recreational vehicles will stay at the fairground, with about 600 people.

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will look into the possibility of a wage freeze for more than 250 county employees.

A Homeland Security U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement van approaches the Freeborn County Jail just before 7 p.m. Monday with the first load of federal inmates who will be staying at the jail.

The Childrena s Center will host its annual family carnival on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at its main site, 605 James Ave.

An Owatonna man has been charged with having sexual conduct with a young boy in his home.