Minnesota frontline worker bonuses could be dwindling. Although more than 900,000 people have applied for frontline worker bonus pay in Minnesota, the state has denied more than 95,000 applications because people did not include proper identity verification. Another 54,877 people were ineligible because they were above the threshold for unemployment benefits. To receive a bonus, … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Authorities identified the person killed in a weekend house fire. Albert Lea Fire Rescue said in a release Tuesday that the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that Garth D. Conklyn’s his death was accidental, caused by soot and smoke inhalation as a result of the Aug. 13 fire on … Read more
The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a homicide at a residence south of Albert Lea last week [Tuesday]. Police said in a press releast that 45-year-old Juan Vasquez Jr. of Albert Lea was fatally shot during an altercation last Tuesday afternoon with a man he had a beef with. The shooting … Read more
ALBERT LEA Minn. (KTTC) – One person is dead after an early morning fire in Albert Lea Saturday. Once Albert Lea Fire and Rescue arrived at the Eberhardt Street residence a neighbor informed crews that someone may be inside. Firefighters searched the home and found one person who was rushed to an area hospital, where … Read more
ROCHESTER, Minn. – More information is being released on a drug raid at a Rochester motel. The Rochester Police Department says their investigation revealed drug sales were taking place at Motel 6 by multiple people, including juveniles. Officers say seven grams of meth, dozens of blue M30 pills, a small amount of marijuana, and related … Read more
Albert Lea, MN (KROC-AM News)- The man suspected of a fatal shooting in Albert Lea has been arrested. A news release from the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office says 32-year-old Ben Moreno was apprehended around early Thursday morning without incident. Officials received information that Moreno was possibly hiding at a residence in rural Forrest City, Iowa. … Read more
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Seven people were arrested after multiple search warrants were executed at a Rochester motel Wednesday afternoon. The Rochester Police Department says “significant resources” were sent to Motel 6 around 4 pm to search five motel rooms in an effort to disrupt narcotic sales operations. More details on the searches and arrests has … Read more
Albert Lea, MN (KROC-AM News) – The victim of a deadly shooting in Freeborn County has been identified. The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office the victim, 45-year-old Juan Vasquez Jr. of Albert Lea was shot and killed at a residence south of Albert Lea on Tuesday afternoon, during an altercation with the suspect, identified as 32-year-old … Read more
FOREST CITY, Iowa – A 22 year old Forest City man arrested on drug possession charges has accepted a plea deal in the case. Brandice DeWayne Lewis was arrested in March following a search of his home where police found 1 ½ pounds of marijuana. Lewis also allegedly sold drugs near a school, and he’s … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – A shooting in broad daylight left a man dead outside a home Tuesday afternoon in rural Albert Lea. Police say just before 3:30 p.m., the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of 160th St., south of Albert Lea for a report of a person who had been shot during … Read more