MARTIN COUNTY, Minn. – An Albert Lea semi-driver was injured in a rollover crash early Friday morning in southern Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol said the 49-year-old man, whose name has not been released yet, was driving on Highway 15 when he skidded off the roadway and overturned. It has not been determined if alcohol … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – A 24-year-old Austin man is facing a homicide charge for the death of his girlfriend’s two-year-old. Police responded to an apartment complex Thursday on James Ave., after a report that a toddler fell down the steps and was unresponsive, and learned the mother’s boyfriend was caring for the child while she … Read more
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Fourth of July fun on the water turned scary for three tubers who had to be rescued on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea. According to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, the tubers, including a 5-year-old girl, were floating in Fountain Lake when the boat pulling them hit a boat lift with … Read more
Albert Lea police are investigating after a toddler was reportedly injured and taken to the hospital Thursday morning. According to reports, a woman at Trailside Apartments stated her 2-year-old boy had fallen down the stairs and was reportedly unresponsive. The toddler was rushed to Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Police said the woman’s … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – A candle getting knocked down is being blamed for sparking a fire at an Albert Lea home Monday. Fire Rescue crews said the flames were quickly put out at the home on Maplehill Drive where they found two dogs and two cats unharmed inside the home. -0-
PLEASANT VALLEY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A crash in Mower County Thursday sent a Texas woman to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says Sharon Ann Nygaard, 60 of Arlington, Texas, was westbound on Interstate 90 when she lost control of her vehicle near mile marker 199, and skidded off the road. She was treated for … Read more
MASON CITY, Iowa [s/al] – Police in Mason City, just south of Albert Lea, are investigating after human remains were found in the 200 block of 7th St. NE Thursday afternoon. Few details are being released, but the department says it is working with the medical examiner’s office on the investigation. -0-
AUSTIN, Minn. – On Monday, the Austin City Council approved plans for the financing and development of an apartment complex. The goal is to provide more affordable housing to the city. The complex will be a 40-unit building costing around 16 million dollars. Rent will be based on income levels in the city, allowing rates … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – A 29-year-old Austin man is now facing charges after two people were shot early Saturday morning. Police responded to a distress call in the Plaza Parking Lot in downtown Austin and found one man suffering from gunshot wounds to the shoulder and leg. A second victim sought treatment for a leg wound … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – A man suffered severe injuries following a Fourth of July fireworks accident Tuesday night. The Austin Police Department said it happened in the 800 block of 3rd Ave. NE. when an 18-year-old was holding a firework that exploded. He was taken to Mayo Clinic in Austin for treatment of chest and wrist … Read more