RICE COUNTY, Minn. — A motorcyclist is fighting for his life after he crashed Saturday evening near Faribault. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the 30-year-old Prior Lake man apparently lost control of his bike, skidded off the roadway and crashed on Highway 21 near Wells Township. He suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to … Read more
Mower County is receiving around 2 million dollars over the next 18 years from the National Opiod Settlement and is asking for community feedback on how to use the funds for economic development. Mower County has formed an advisory committee to help guide spending and the group is encouraging residents to participate in a survey … Read more
A Clarks Grove man who led police on a high speed chase in a stolen vehicle is facing multiple charges. Deputies spotted Shwe Thaung on Freeborn County Road 20 near Freeborn County Road 25 Thursday afternoon in a vehicle reported stolen from Clarks Grove. When Albert Lea police attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the … Read more
Albert Lea’s inaugural pride festival drew big crowds this weekend. People from Albert Lea and as far as the Twin Cities gathered Saturday afternoon at Central Park for the family friendly event in Albert Lea. This was the first time Albert Lea hosted a pride event, backed by local businesses and organizationas who all wanted … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – An Austin man accused in an armed robbery and police standoff has learned his fate. The Austin Police Department says Terrance Gustav Book stole a vehicle on December 15, 2022, but he wasn’t arrested until March 7 when police got a tip and the 29 year old was found hiding in an … Read more
It’s the highlight of every summer in Dodge County – the Dodge County Free Fair. This year’s fair opens July 12 and continues through July 16 at the Fairgrounds in Kasson. The Fair Board is again promising that there will be something for everyone at the family friendly fair, including Carnival rides and games. Advance … Read more
MASON CITY, Iowa – A Mason city teen has been sentenced for sending a violent threat to the Mason City school district last year. Destiny Anne Kaduce of Mason City is accused of sneding an email that threatened to “shoot up the school and make sure you die first” on November 4, 2022. The now … Read more
A domestic dispute ended with the kidnapping of a woman at Mall of America. Authorities have arrested three suspects, including the victims ex boyfriend, in connection with the kidnapping outside Mall of America on Monday, where police say the victim was also assaulted and pistol whipped. Formal criminal charges were expected to be filed Thursday, … Read more
Rochester, MN – The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office filed several felony drug charges against a Rochester teenager Wednesday after he was arrested near a Rochester elementary school. The criminal complaint says Rochester police officers began surveillance of a potential drug trafficking operation after a tip from concerned citizens last month and detectives witnessed, “multiple drug … Read more
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday declared four city-owned downtown properties as no longer having a public purpose as it moves closer to the sale of the properties. The action essentially states there is no reason for the city to hold onto the properties on S. Broadway, two of which were taken down last … Read more