ABC 6 News) — Democratic Senator Tina Smith visited Rochester, Albert Lea , Northfield, and Claremont on Sunday. Sen. Smith spoke with ABC 6 News about what her promises are for voters, in what’s turning out to be a tight race for the only statewide contest in Minnesota. -0-
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Authorities in Albert Lea are investigating a driveby shooting Thursday night. Police responded to a report of shots fired on Jefferson Ave., and shell casings were found, however, officers were unable to locate victims or damage to residences, vehicles or personal property. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albert … Read more
Albert Lea Area Schools administrators presented additional information during the Albert Lea school board meeting about the proposed referendum that is on the ballot this election. Passage of the referendum question would revoke the district’s current measure of $573.74 per pupil and replace that with an authorization for $714.67 per pupil. The district is bringing … Read more
A 60 year old Austin man is facing more than two dozen felony charges from a 2019 weapons case. James Lee Chris Walker, has been charged with 26 counts of a felon in possession of a firearm, aftar a Mower County deputy found multiple “antique firearms” at his home. Walker’s next court date is set … Read more
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidance for bars and restaurant regarding party sizes and dancing. According to the new directives, restaurants may not seat parties larger than 10 people at a table. In bar areas, party sizes are limited to four customers. Also, bars and restaurants that are … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – The Rochester Police Department took home the trophy during this years Battle of the Badges blood donation challenge. The third annual event saw first responders rallying the community for more blood donations in the friendly competition that event organizers said, due to the pandemic, is more important than ever this year, … Read more
With COVID-19 numbers rising in the state of Minnesota, Hy-Vee is stepping up and offering free testing at 24 of their stores. According to the news release, Hy-Vee is expanding its COVID-19 testing to more than 150 new locations which also include 24 Minnesota stores. The tests are available through the pharmacy drive-thru and you … Read more
Freeborn County has a new auditor-treasurer, well sort of. The Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to appoint Pat Martinson, who has worked for the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office since 1990 and began as the county’s auditor-treasurer in 2013, rather than have an election for the position. The county has considered switching to an appointed auditor-treasurer and … Read more
An Austin man charged in connection to a home invasion and assault pleaded guilty Thursday in Mower County District Court. Cham Gilo, 21, of Austin is facing multiple charges in connection to the Feb. 16 incident at a 13th Street Northeast residence, where officers found a man beaten and bleeding. Gilo will be sentenced on … Read more
An Austin man arrested for drug possession during a routine traffic stop made his first appearance in Mower County District Court Tuesday. John Herbet Merten is facing multiple charges after a Mower County deputy stopped the 44 year old for speeding Oct. 4 on Country Road 14 and deputies found 13 grams of meth, drug … Read more