(ABC 6 News) – An Austin couple is offering a reward for information that will lead to a conviction in the burglary of their home. The Pedersen’s home was ransacked back in August while they were working at their stand at the mower county fair. Valuables, documents, and cash were all taken from the home. … Read more
A deer was struck by a vehicle and launched through the windshield of an oncoming car, fatally striking a passenger in southern Minnesota. According to the Mower County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on 555th Ave. near 235th St. in rural Austin, where deputies arrived at the scene to find a Ford Escape that had … Read more
There’s a new sheriff in Blue Earth County. Jeff Wersal won Blue Earth County’s first sheriff’s contest since 1994 with 51.8% of the vote compared to 47.8% for his opponent Paul Barta. Wersal is currently a Lt with the sheriff’s department and the commander of the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force. Sheriff Brad Peterson … Read more
The National Weather Service says that there’s a risk of severe weather across portions of southern Minnesota this afternoon, with damaging winds being the main threat. Heavy rain, large hail, and tornadoes will also be possible across the area. A lesser risk of severe weather extends into south central Minnesota including Owatonna, Faribault, Mankato, Albert … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – While results continue to trickle in from Tuesday night’s election, we’re seeing some changes made to local city councils in Austin and Rochester. Three spots on the Rochester City Council were up for grabs with two men returning to the council for another term and a new face joining the chamber … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – A man arrested last year for drugs after a high speed chase in southern Minnesota is pleading guilty. The Minnesota State Patrol says troopers attempted to pull over Matthew Douglas Ingram on Interstate 90 August 10, 2021, and the 36 year old sped away, prompting a police pursuit that reached speeds … Read more
Election results for state offices in the area saw Henry Stone retain his seat as State Representative in District 9. He defeated Joseph Tillman. The state Representative in District 56 will be Mark Thompson who handily won his race over Charles Aldrich. In District 10, John Wills defeated dan Wahl. Jane Bloomingdale won as State … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – A Freeborn County woman accused of being a drug dealer is now set to stand trial. Delyla Carlina Jarvis, 21 of Albert Lea, was arrested in March, stemming from a drug Investigation in which a search of Jarvis’ home uncovered 165.5 grams of methamphetamine, 10.6 grams of marijuana, $800 in cash, … Read more
Add Wells to the list of cities in the area being asked to consider allowing residents to have chickens inside of the town’s city limits. The topic was addressed at the recent Wells City Council meeting [Oct. 24], with city administrator Connor LaPointe saying the current City Code does not allow for the raising of … Read more
Austin, MN (KROC-AM News) – Five people, including two young children, were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Austin Saturday [oct. 29]. The State Patrol says the crash occurred when an SUV and a minivan, carrying seven people, collided on Highway 218 just south of Austin. The driver of the minivan, 44-year-old Jessica Gerereo, and … Read more