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Freeborn County Newswire

Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Freeborn County, MN.

Results 1 - 20 of 115 in Freeborn County, MN

  1. More Dogs Found Dead in Freeborn CountyRead the original story w/Photo

    17 hrs ago | KAAL-TV Austin

    On Wednesday, ABC 6 brought you about a horrible story of animal cruelty in Freeborn County, where a dog was left to die in its cage southeast of Glenville.

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  2. Weather is altering crop productionRead the original story

    Wednesday | KIMT

    ... plus it was weak going into the winter because of the drought," said Lee Crawford, Executive Director of the Freeborn County Farm Service Agency. He said this year's new growth is either dead or severely weakened, forcing farmers like Wolff to come ...

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  3. Burning restrictions in place in Freeborn CountyRead the original story

    Tuesday May 14 | KIMT

    ... back at maybe the 70s [Wednesday] and the winds [Tuesday] could cause a potential for widespread fire," said Freeborn County Emergency Management Director, Rich Hall. Those in Freeborn County who wish to burn with no restriction must call the ...

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  4. Burning Restrictions In Effect For Freeborn CountyRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday May 14 | KAAL-TV Austin

    ... May 15, 2013. The suspension does not include a restriction on recreational fires as defined by state law. Freeborn County has adopted a Burning Ordinance governing open burning. Although written burning permits are no longer issued, all persons ...

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  5. Howard County's Choose Civility Expands to Florida and MaineRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday May 13 | Patch.com

    ... putting pins in where we're getting calls," Lassen said. Miami and Portland join Washington County, Md. and Freeborn County, Minn. as chapters in addition to the home site in Howard County. Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado initially announced the new ...

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  6. Streetscape ConstructionRead the original story

    Friday May 10 | KIMT

    ... with additional parking with a drive through for their customers," said Randy Kehr with the Albert Lea - Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce. Sterling Drug now has a location on Bridge Avenue and there is no word on what will go into their downtown ...

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  7. Water will be very cold for fishing openerRead the original story

    Thursday May 9 | KIMT

    ... really been an unfortunately slow start to the season," said Matt Levorson, a Water Patrol Deputy for the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office. Anglers like Dressen will be hitting the lakes this weekend for opener and the Minnesota DNR and officials ...

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  8. Operation Kidsafe Comes to Albert LeaRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday May 5 | KAAL-TV Austin

    ... town Albert Lea, this happens everywhere in every small town," said Earl. He's also the Deputy Sheriff of Freeborn County and has to deal with the danger of child abduction first hand. Operation Kidsafe is a program that gives parents the ...

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  9. BRIEF: Will Bike-A-Thon go on?Read the original story

    Friday May 3 | Customer Interaction Solutions

    Organizers with the Freeborn County Bike-A-Thon said Friday they have not decided whether to postpone the annual bike ride slated for Saturday morning.

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  10. Freeborn County has a New Emergency Management DirectorRead the original story

    Friday May 3 | KIMT

    Rich Hal is the new Emergency Management Director for Freeborn County. Hall has only been on the job for a few weeks, and he's getting his first taste of an emergency situation with this snow mayhem we're experiencing.

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  11. Driving in Snow MAYhem 2013Read the original story

    Thursday May 2 | KIMT

    ... of what we should be seeing, but it is a reality. Just be safe, be prepared and expect the unexpected," said Freeborn County Sheriff Bob Kindler. Sheriff Kindler said if you do find yourself stuck on a road, the best thing to do is remain in your ...

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  12. Minnesota reeling in anglersRead the original story

    Tuesday Apr 30 | KIMT

    ... and they come down specifically to fish that lake," said Randy Kehr, Executive Director of the Albert Lea/Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce. "We're blessed with a lot of lakes up here and we're a great fishing destination. Albert Lea Lake, many ...

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  13. Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Albert LeaRead the original story

    Monday Apr 29 | KIMT

    ... ey were soon released and no charges have been filed against them. The police department was assisted by the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office, Gold Cross Ambulance and the Albert Lea Fire Department.

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  14. Flu Season Packs a PunchRead the original story

    Saturday Apr 27 | KIMT

    "The flu did start early this year, in the fall," Freeborn County Public Health Director Sue Yost said.

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  15. Looking for helpRead the original story

    Wednesday Apr 24 | KIMT

    "This is really a chance to step up and help us out with the cats and dogs down here," Humane Society of Freeborn County Dee Amberg said.

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  16. Charges Filed After Police Standoff in Clarks GroveRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Apr 24 | KAAL-TV Austin

    The situation began when a Freeborn County Sheriff's deputy recognized Olmeda had multiple warrants out for felony domestic assaults.

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  17. Albert Lea: Man fatally struck by train in apparent suicideRead the original story

    Tuesday Apr 23 | TwinCities

    ... didn't remove himself from the path of an oncoming southbound train, according to a news release from the Freeborn County sheriff's office and the Albert Lea Police Department. The Law Enforcement Center received a call at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday about a ... 1 comment

  18. Man Arrested After StandoffRead the original story

    Tuesday Apr 23 | KIMT

    ... custody after a standoff last night. Edward Olmeda was arrested in Clarks Grove. The standoff began when a Freeborn County Sheriff's Deputy tried to stop Olmeda, who was wanted on several felony warrants. He led the deputy on a short vehicle and ...

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  19. Train accident deathRead the original story

    Tuesday Apr 23 | KIMT

    Around Midnight, the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office and the Albert Lea Police Department responded to a report of a casualty along the Union Pacific Rail Road.

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  20. Albert Lea Man Arrested After StandoffRead the original story

    Monday Apr 22 | KIMT

    An Albert Lea man is being held after a standoff in Clarks Grove tonight. Around 7pm Monday, a Freeborn County Sheriff's Deputy tried to stop a 36-year-old man who was wanted on several felony warrants.

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