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Power 96 News for Wednesday January 14th, 2026.
01/14/2026
The city of Albert Lea is proposing to share the half-cent sales tax currently in place with the Shell Rock River Watershed District when the tax is slated to go before voters in November for renewal.
Power 96 News for Tuesday January 13th, 2026.
01/13/2026
On Monday night the Albert Lea City Council accepted the resignation of 3rd ward council member Jason Howland. Howland made the announcement last week, as he will be moving to Wabasha.
Power 96 News for Monday January 12th, 2026.
01/12/2026
Deer hunters in Mower County have an opportunity to share their views on local hunting regulations at a public comment meeting the Mower County Board of Commissioners is hosting on Monday, Jan.
Power 96 News for Friday January 9th, 2026.
01/09/2026
Albert Lea City Councilor Jason Howland plans to announce his resignation from the Ward 3 seat at the Jan. 12 council meeting. Howland, who was first elected in 2016, is moving to Wabasha.
Power 96 News for Thursday January 8th, 2026.
01/08/2026
An administrative law judge will issue an order in the next 90 days to determine the date of the special election during which voters will decide whether to dissolve the city of Twin Lakes.
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Power 96 Sports for Wednesday January 14th, 2026.
01/14/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, As heard here on Power 96 last night, Tiger Girls Basketball fell to the Big Nine leading Northfield Raiders 96 to 13. Tiger Boys Basketball fell to Northfield in Northfield 69 to 46.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday January 13th, 2026.
01/13/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, Tiger girls hockey swiped a win on the road in a tightly played game against Fairmont with both teams keeping the game scoreless until overtime when Haley Austinson scored with an assist from...
Power 96 Sports for Monday January 12th, 2026.
01/12/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, Friday night the Tiger boys hockey team defeated Austin 5-2. Tiger girls hockey continued their winning ways Saturday, defeating New Ulm 7-0. Morgan Goskenson had 4 goals.
Power 96 Sports for Friday January 9th, 2026.
01/09/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, last night Tiger girls hockey left Austin with a 10-0 shutout win. As heard here on POWER 96 Tiger boys basketball played in a nail biter against Mankato West falling in overtime 75-74.
Power 96 Sports for Thursday January 8th, 2026.
01/08/2026
Albert Lea Tiger athletics, Tiger teams were idle yesterday. Today, boys swim and dive will be in Rochester for a 6 pm contest against Century.
