Bail was set at $25,000 in Freeborn County District Court Thursday for a Crystal man facing multiple charges in connection to a high speed chase on Interstate 90 in Austin Tuesday night. Court documents state just before midnight a Minnesota State trooper responded to reports of a reckless driver and the officer spotted the vehicle … Read more
FREEBORN COUNTY, Minn. – The name of a motorcyclist injured Wednesday following a crash on Interstate-90 has been released. The Minnesota State Patrol said, Randy Ptacek apparently lost control of the Harley Davidson he was driving westbound on I-90, and skidded off the road at a curve near mile marker 149. The 64 year old … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – An Austin woman has accepted a plea deal for stealing from a bank where she worked. Bonnie Ann Kilpatrick is accused of ilegeally withdrawing more than $28,000 from an elderly woman’s account at First Farmers & Merchants Bank. Austin police say Kilpatrick admitted to taking the money because she had a gambling … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Albert Lea police quickly apprehended a theft suspect, when they spotted him driving backwards Wednesday night after fleeing the scene. Police responded to reports of someone robbing a garage on Ulstad Ave., and threatening the victim with a tire iron. Deputies saw a man driving in reverse on Johnson St. and … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – Albert Lea is getting a new water tower, and that means rates will be going up. Albert Lea City Officials voted to demolish the old tower in the center of the city and build a new 40 foot water tower, with a $6.9 million dollar price tag. Customers will be paying … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – The Austin Police Department says they are following all leads in a July 31 homicide. Police said Wednesday they have identified the suspect as Me’Darian “Solid” McGruder, who is facing second-degree murder charges. Anyone with information is urged to contact Austin police or Minnesota crimestoppers. -0-
(ABC 6 News) – Freeborn County has been deemed a COVID hotspot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the COVID-19 transmission rate in Freeborn County is “high,” the highest level of transmission. MEANWHILE… The City of Albert Lea has announced that starting Monday, August 16th, masks are required regardless of vaccination status in … Read more
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – A second suspect linked to an Austin murder case is now in custody. Keith Lavandas Forrest, Jr., 20 was arrested without incident Tuesday, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. The 20 year old Sioux Falls resident remains jailed awaiting extradition to Minnesota on second-degree murder charges. Miguel … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – The city of Austin announced that masks will be required in all public areas in city facilities until further notice. That goes for those who are and are not vaccinated. The city cited Mower County moving into a high COVID-19 transmission rate as the reason for the change. The requirement will be … Read more
An Albert Lea man who pleaded guilty to a felony check forgery charge in Mower County District Court has been sentenced to supervised probation and restitution. 43-year old Jason Alan Roe was convicted and sentenced Friday to three years of supervised probation for a felony charge of check forgery, with intent to defraud. A 15-month … Read more