(ABC 6 News) – Mower County Court scheduled a jury trial for Me’darian Mcgruder, the suspect in the 2021 shooting death of 20-year-old Tyesha Gills at an Austin residence. Mcgruder was arrested in Mississippi in the summer of 2021 and was extradited to Minnesota in October. Mcgruder’s pretrial is scheduled Feb. 17, 2023, with a … Read more
The Austin City Council approved funds for multiple infrastructure projects during their Monday meeting. Council members voted unanimously to put $700,000 toward an addition and remodeling project at the Austin Public Library, including a new service desk, study rooms, renovations of the building’s bathrooms, and security upgrades. And a $12,000 request from the city’s Public … Read more
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – The manager of a Clear Lake apartment complex has been arrested for stealing from tenants. Police say, Cassie Miller, 40, is facing charges of felony burglary and possession of burglar tools after they say she used a master key to burglarize an apartment. Court documents state Miller stole a checkbook from … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Frontline workers in Minnesota will start receiving payments as part of the state’s Frontline Worker Pay Program. Payments of $487.45 will begin rolling out to more than 1 million frontline workers beginning Wednesday. The funds come from the $500 million package signed into law by Gov. Walz in late April. The … Read more
Glencoe, MN – A resident of neighboring Ellendale, just north of Albert Lea, was involved in a fatal two vehicle collision west of the Twin Cities. The State Patrol said 72-year-old Gary Vogt of Glencoe was killed when his westbound pickup crashed into the semi-truck, driven by, 53-year-old Timothy Millhouse of Ellendale, after it tipped … Read more
Results of an internal investigation into complaints involving Planning and Zoning commissioner William Schuster were reviewed by the Wells City Council in a closed session at their recent monthly meeting [Sept. 26]. Council members in attendance unanimously voted to dismiss Schuster from the Planning and Zoning commission. -0-
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – No injuries were reported after a house fire in Albert Lea. Firefighters were called to the 600 block of Grace Street just before 5:30 pm Thursday and crews arrived to find smoke billowing out of the back of the home. Albert Lea Police verified that all occupants were able to escape … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – The Albert Lea man arrested after DNA evidence linked him to a two year old burglary has accepted a plea deal. Shannon Troy Lee, 52 of Albert Lea, has pleaded guilty in connection to the incident in which the homeowner reported several items, including a TV, art work, an antique typewriter, … Read more
The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office is looking at ways to combat a staff shortage. The department is putting out an urgent call for deputies as they are down 13 deputies, creating double duty for deputies on staff. The sheriff’s office has put in a request to the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners to increase deputy … Read more
Le Center, MN [n/albert lea] – A southern Minnesota man who murdered his father and then set fire to their home last year has pleaded guilty. 27-year-old Hardy Wills-Traxler recently admitted to a second-degree murder charge through a plea agreement that will result in the dismissal of an arson charge. Wills-Traxler was arrested last year … Read more