(ABC 6 News) – A Christmas morning hit and run crash landed a bicyclist at a Rochester hospital. The Sheriff’s Office said a dark grey Cadillac CTS struck the 58-year-old biker near the intersection of Willow Ave & 200th St., and left the scene. The victim was taken to St. Marys in Rochester for treatment … Read more
IMT-TV 3 NEWS – A Manly man who accepted a plea deal for charges in two counties, including Worth, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail twice. Joshua A. Reich, 31 is accused of a domestic abuse assault for a 2019 incident, and for eluding police on July 1 during a traffic stop on … Read more
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced it has issued cease-and-desist orders and notices of license suspension to The Pour House in Clark’s Grove and the Interchange in Albert Lea after determining that the facilities had violated executive orders designed to protect their employees, customers and communities from the COVID-19 pandemic. The department also issued … Read more
Christmas day travels ended with three people in the hospital after a crash on Highway 14 between Owatonna [OH-wa-TAHN-ah] and Waseca. The Minnesota State Patrol says a Cadillac Escalade was stalled on the shoulder of Highway 14 when a Ford Taurus collided with the disabled vehicle. The driver of the Cadillac, and his passenger, both … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday that Freeborn County District Court has granted his office’s motion for a temporary restraining order against The Interchange Wine & Coffee Bistro in Albert Lea. The ruling comes after the establishment violated statewide COVID19 safety directives banning in indoor dining. The Interchange must now … Read more
MANTORVILLE, Minn. – An Austin man accepted a plea deal in a 2019 Dodge County home invasion. KC Lowell Leidal, who was initially deemed incompetent to stand trial, pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection to the April 28 incident in which he allegedly broke down the front door of a home and pointed a toy gun … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – The state of Minnesota filed lawsuits this week against two Freeborn County businesses already cited for violating the governor’s COVID safety measures. The Interchange in Albert Lea and Pour House in Clarks Grove are two of ten businesses statewide being sued by the Minnesota Attorney General for defying health and safety … Read more
Commuters are being warned winter weather will make for hazaradous driving conditions in southeast Minnesota. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for parts of the region, including Dodge, and Mower Counties, with conditions expected to worsen throughout today as rain changes to snow, with up to four inches forecast. The combination of … Read more
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle Friday night is now in stable condition. Police said Monday that the victim, Derek Langendorfer, 31, of Austin, is still receiving treatment at Mayo Clinic, after he was struck by a car while trying to cross on 19th St. NW. The driver of the … Read more
MINNESOTA LAKE – A 62 year old man involved in a fatal head on collision last Wednesday afternoon south of Minnesota Lake is facing felony criminal charges. Police said Michael Ray Johnson, of Elmore, had methamphetamine and appeared to be high after causing the crash on Highway 22 that killed a 67 year old Wells … Read more