An Austin man arrested in connection to a domestic assault made his first appearance in Mower County District Court Monday. Jayson Dikoi, 32, faces six felony counts of second degree assault, stemming from an incident early Friday morning in which the 32 year old showed up at Quality Pork Processors to confront his ex girlfriend … Read more
The city of New Richland is currently dealing with widespread flooding issues after a start to spring that included heavy rains last week into the weekend, and a large snow melt. The Mayor has declared a State of Emergency, as rains continued and stormwater began to flood the city. A number of Fairbault parks also … Read more
An Austin woman convicted for the overdose deaths of two people last year recieved two separte prison terms. Yashica Shenay Thomas was charged with felony 3rd degree murder in Mower County District Court stemming from the deaths of a 23-year old Austin man, and 22-year old Austin woman who died from fentanyl Thomas sold them. … Read more
FARIBAULT, Minn. – An Albert Lea woman was injured in a Sunday evening crash in Faribault. Minnesota State Patrol says 22-year-old Rebeccah Gasner of Faribault and 88-year-old Joyce Olson of Albert Lea collided on Interstate 35 and Highway 21. Olson was taken to Faribault Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Rice County Sheriff’s Office, Faribault Police … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – DFL Chairman Ken Martin has called for an emergency meeting this week of the party’s executive committee, following chaos at the endorsement convention Saturday in the race to represent Ward 10 on the Minneapolis City Council. In an earlier statement, Martin had pinned responsibility for the conflict on challenger Nasri Warsame’s … Read more
ABC 6 News) – An Austin Public Schools administrator is being investigated. Few details are being released, but according to ABC 6 News the district is investigating John Alberts, the executive director of organizational development and administrative services, stemming from a complaint made back in March. Alberts has since resigned, effective June 1. This is … Read more
NEW RICHLAND, Minn. (KEYC) – Heavy rain Thursday caused some flash flooding in parts of Southern Mn.. Some of the hardest hit areas included southern Waseca county, including the New Richland community with reports of more than five inches of rain. Photos shared online show water surrounding the New Richland Care Center as well as … Read more
Albert Lea’s superintendent said Thursday the district has terminated a guest teacher after receiving a report of the teacher having an inappropriate image on a personal cell phone. Ron Wagner said the district took swift action and upon further investigation the guest teacher is no longer working in the district. -0-
NEW RICHLAND, Minn. – Dozens of homes in Waseca County were left under water after heavy rains yesterday. New Richland in southern Minnesota is under a state of emergency after parts of the city flooded. About 4 to 5 inches of rain fell in less than eight hours Thursday morning. A press release from the … Read more
WASECA – An Austin man faces a felony theft charge in Waseca County for failing to return a rented U-Haul truck. Keith Douglas Haskell, 61, is accused of leasing the U-Haul in 2019, leading to a stolen vehicle report being filed. The field manager said it appears Haskell was using it for his business after … Read more