Dozens of people called on the Austin Police Department Thursday to release squad car video of the fatal police shooting of Kouko Christopher Fiafonou. Family members and community activists held a rally outside the Mower County Law Enforcement Center yesterday in response to the death of 38-year-old who was killed two days before Christmas [Dec. … Read more
The National Weather Service on Tuesday confirmed a seventh tornado in Freeborn County tied to the Dec. 15 storms. The tornado damaged trees, farm buildings and tossed hay bales across the road by the time it reached 795th Avenue, before stopping south of U.S. Highway 65. The Weather Service stated the tornado was on the … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – Austin Police could soon be gearing up with body cams. The police chief said they’d welcome the addition, but the cost of the cameras will have to be worked into the budget and approved by the city council. The city council already approved the 2022 budget, he said there’s a chance … Read more
Fun turned fatal for two Minnesota men killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park. According to Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, the men were riding snowmobiles on Scotch Bonnet Mountain Monday (December 27) and got trapped in the snow. When two other riders came to help, they triggered an avalanche. Authorities said … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – An Austin man has been charged with a felony in connection to the deadly January 6th Capitol insurrection. In papers filed in U.S. District Court, Daniel Johnson has been accused of attempting to commit an act or interfere with the U.S. Capitol Police. Johnson is among five Minnesotans facing felony charges … Read more
Hours at the Albert Lea Public Library are expanding in 2022 after having a reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new hours will begin Jan. 3. -0-
Authorities have identified the police officer and man he fatally shot following a 24-hour standoff in Austin. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) on Tuesday said Austin police officer Zachary Gast, who has been with the department for two years, fatally shot Kokou Christopher Fiafonou, 38, in the Kwik Trip gas station parking lot … Read more
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) – The National Weather Service is advising residents in southeast Minnesota to be prepared for a cold morning, as the coldest weather since February settles in. The agency says very cold wind chill values will persist through mid-morning, with high temperatures Wednesday only expected to reach the 10 – 15 … Read more
Minnesota’s minimum-wage workers will see more money in 2022. Minimum wage rates will be adjusted for inflation beginning Jan. 1, 2022, with large employers paying at least $10.33 an hour when the employer’s annual gross revenues are $500,000 or more. Small employers must pay at least $8.42 an hour when the employer’s annual gross revenues … Read more
MASON CITY – The man facing murder charges in neighboring Mason City will appear in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. 28-year-old Dominick Degner is accused of killing his girlfriend Dec. 17, at a residence on North Tennessee Avenue September 7th and then setting the home that the two shared on fire to cover up … Read more