Faribault suspect charged in police chase has died

A Faribault man charged in January with fleeing a peace officer has had all charges against him dismissed in Waseca County Court after he died. Francisco Jose Sandoval-Cabrera, 53, was also facing multiple driving-related misdemeanors in relation to an incident that took place on Jan. 20. Sandoval-Cabrera accepted a plea deal for the felony charge … Read more

You could be paying more for electricity

You could be paying more for electricity. At a recent special meeting of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, members were told heating bills could be $400 more, with charges not expected to show up until September due to cold weather in the southern part of the United States in late February. Austin Utilities said they … Read more

Charges against Mason City man dismissed in Worth County

NORTHWOOD, Iowa – Charges against a Mason City man were dismissed in Worth County, but he now is accused of crimes in Floyd County. The Worth County Attorney’s Office dropped charges against Riley Joe Morris Brekke, 21 stemming from three home burglaries near Grafton in early March, after prosecutors say there is not sufficient evidence … Read more

Minnesota officer involved in fatal traffic stop shooting resigns

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – The Minnesota officer involved in the shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright has called it quits after 20+ years. Kim Potter said the fatal shooting was an accident, according to Champlin Police Chief Ty Schmidt. The Washington County Attorney’s Office reported Tuesday that they may have enough information to charge Potter … Read more

COVID19 outbreak linked to youth wrestling tournament has local health officials on high alert

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) – A COVID19 outbreak linked to a youth wrestling tournament has local health officials on high alert. The Minnesota Department of Health says the outbreak is associated with a Minnesota youth wrestling tournament held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Anyone who attended the tournament is urged to get tested. Several southern … Read more

Albert Lea fire department rescues stuck duck

One Southern Minnesota fire department rescued a stuck duck inside a chimney. Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to a residence over the weekend after a homeowner thought there was something stuck in their chimney and crews determined that the ‘thing’ stuck was a mallard. After a few minutes, working the flue open, and some coaxing, … Read more