An overnight hostage situation at a Wells Fargo in St. Cloud ended peacefully. Police said all five hostages being held by a gunman have been released safely, and the suspect was taken into custody. The final hostage left the building on S. 33rd Ave. at around 10:30 p.m. last night, bringing the situation that began … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – Thursday was a special day in historic downtown Albert Lea. Mayor Vern Rasmussen proclaimed it “Happy Days” in the city as officials named a block of Waters street to honor Marion ross, who played the mom on the hit show Happy Days. Marion Ross lived in Albert Lea in her early … Read more
The names of four elderly people injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday north of Forest City have been made public. The Iowa State Patrol said Thursday that, Sondra Nelson, 76, Paula Schreiner, 80, Cheryl Cavett, 77, and Janet Bergo, 78, all of Lake Mills were taken to an area hospital following the crash on Highway … Read more
It appears the Austin Municipal Pool is gearing up for summer fun in 2021. According to a press release from Austin Parks, Recreation & Forestry, officials are looking to once again open the pool after COVID-19 pulled the plug last year. -0-
An Owatonna man is facing felony charges after he allegedly exposed himself to a minor and tried to solicit the same victim to engage in sexual conduct via a smart phone application. Erick Edgar Cruz Mendoza, 40, was charged Tuesday in Steele County Court -0-
A new warrant has been issued for a Faribault man after he allegedly fled from the Mayo Clinic Health System Waseca after deputies discovered him in a stolen vehicle. Alex Richard VanErp, 27, has been charged in Waseca County Court with theft and third-degree burglary, both felonies. -0-
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to reopen the Freeborn County Fairgrounds but what that will look like remains uncertain. Officials said they plan to welcome back patrons on a case-by-case basis for organizations and events, while still adhering to state and local COVID-19 safety measures. -0-
The Owatonna Police Department is looking to inspire the next generation of law enforcement with the “Cops in the Community” program. OPD officers visited Kid’s Korner Educational Center and Trinity Lutheran Church’s preschool class to hand out stickers, show off their cruisers and discuss safety messages. -0-
A local couple accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from Runnings in Austin made their first appearances Monday in Mower County District Court. Reginald Detron Hollingbird, 32, and Marguerite Louise Scholz, 32, have both been charged with felony theft. Scholz is also facing credit card fraud charges. -0-
Governor Tim Walz says the Minnesota State Fair could be a close-to-normal event this year, but in Greater Minnesota, the Freeborn County Fair has announced they’ll cancel the annual festivities for the second year in a row. Organizers say there’s no guarantee when coronavirus restrictions will be lifted and the large expense for fair entertainment, … Read more