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1. Charges: Former Albert Lea police officer sent his wife private police recordings, photos (kstp.com) — A former Albert Lea police officer has been charged with allegedly sending private body-camera photos and videos to his wife via Snapchat, including images tied to local calls. The officer is no longer with the department and is scheduled for arraignment on November 30, raising questions about data privacy and police conduct in Albert Lea.
2. Preliminary levy approved in Albert Lea with cost-cutting caveat (kaaltv.com) — Albert Lea homeowners could see property taxes rise nearly 8% next year after the City Council approved a preliminary levy increase, though officials say they'll hunt for savings before December. Leaders emphasize protecting city services while residents, facing higher everyday costs, urge the council to trim the final 2027 levy as they did last year.
3. 6 INSIDE: Mayo Clinic Health System removes overnight in-person respiratory therapists from Albert Lea, Lake City and Fairmont locations (kaaltv.com) — Overnight in-person respiratory therapists have been removed from Mayo Clinic Health System's Albert Lea hospital, meaning doctors and nurses will now handle more airway and ventilator care with backup via telehealth. Mayo says 24/7 respiratory support remains available and cites workforce shortages, but at least one employee worries the change could endanger patients and add pressure to rural staff.
4. Afternoon Headlines, September 28th 2026 (minnesotanewsnetwork.com) — Among today's statewide headlines, Albert Lea readers should know a former city police officer is charged with improperly sharing nonpublic body-camera recordings with his wife, allegedly via Snapchat in 2025. The roundup also covers topics like a major Amtrak ridership milestone, veteran suicide prevention efforts, and new state grants for farmers and hunger relief.
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