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Man pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run in southwestern Minnesota
ROCK COUNTY, Minn. — A southwestern Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal hit-and-run, the victim of which was a 76-year-old man.Lucas Strassburg, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicular homicide Wednesday, according to court records. A filing indicates Strassburg agreed to a plea deal, though the deal has yet to be accepted by the court.According to a criminal complaint, 76-year-old William Krotzer was found dead in a ditch near the intersection of 141st Street and 60th Avenue, north of Beaver Creek, on Dec. 13 of last year. His car was found about a mile away.Authorities used witness testimony and surveillance video to identify a suspect vehicle and traced it to the owner, who said Strassburg — an employee of his — had last driven the truck. The owner confronted Strassburg via text, and Strassburg eventually admitted to hitting Krotzer, according to the complaint.Strassburg was arrested and charged about two weeks after the hit-and-run.A sentencing hearing for Strassburg is set for Aug. 26.
‘Miracle Treat Day’ returns to benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Thursday, select Dairy Queen locations in South Dakota and Minnesota will benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital through Miracle Treat Day. At least $1 from every Blizzard sold on July 25 and Blizzard coupon sales will support kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital in...
SD awards $2M in grants for long-term care, but facilities sought $5M more
The South Dakota Department of Human Services recently awarded $2 million in grants for technology and equipment in the long-term care industry, which has been afflicted with closures and staffing shortages. Funding for the grants was approved by the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem during the 2024 legislative session, after being recommended by an interim […]
County, state offices moving out of Turner Co. Courthouse
PARKER, S.D. (KELO) — Turner County Commissioner Mick Miller said this might be the biggest issue Turner County has ever faced. The structural issues in the court room and Clerk of Courts office have already forced some employees out. “We decided to move our offices out to the court offices. Fairly recently we had had […]
South Dakota to Honor Fallen Hero SGT Terry G. Rada with Bridge Dedication
{KXLG – Lake Geddes, SD} The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will host a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Sergeant Terry G. Rada. The ceremony will occur on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at noon (CT) at the Multi-Purpose Center in Geddes, 409 Michigan Avenue. The...
Sisseton Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement and Theft from Tribal Organization
{KXLG – Sisseton, SD} U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Amanda Joy Quinn, age 42, of Sisseton, SD, appeared before U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on June 24, 2024, and pleaded guilty to an Indictment charging her with Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization. The...
Nonprofit sweets and drink shop Buddies & Co. officially opens in Brandon
A new nonprofit specialty beverage and sweet treat shop, featuring employees of all abilities, officially opened Wednesday in Brandon. Buddies & Co. is a place where “people with disabilities are valued, find meaningful work and connect with the community they love,” the business’s website states. ...
Former DSS employee update; Robbery suspect arrested
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, July 24. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. The initial court appearance for Lonna Carroll, the former state Department of Social Services employee who has been indicted for stealing nearly $2 million in state and federal funds, is scheduled for Thursday afternoon in the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre.
Missing Minnesota college student found in Montana creek
(Cooke City, MT) -- Authorities in Montana report finding the body of a college student from Minnesota who had been missing nearly two weeks. Red Lodge Fire Rescue says search crews spotted the body of Dylan Honnell of Rogers in East Rosebud Creek Tuesday and a helicopter team helped recover his body Wednesday morning. Investigators said Honnell fell into the rapids on the creek while hiking on July 12th. Twenty-year-old Honnell was a sophomore at Montana State University and a 2022 graduate of Rogers High School.
Man Reported Missing in Central Minnesota, Public Assistance Sought
(KNSI) – A 61-year-old man has been reported missing after last being seen in central Minnesota. The Lino Lakes Police Department says Thomas George Biatek left his home around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday to buy a battery for a waiting contractor. He never returned home. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says he is considered an endangered missing adult, and they are asking for the public’s help to find him.
What's next for Minnesota voters as the presidential race hits reset
MINNEAPOLIS — Voters have not seen a presidential race this volatile since 1968, when President Lyndon Johnson shocked the nation and announced he was dropping out of the the race.Sunday, President Biden announced he was dropping out of the race just weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. With Mr. Biden's endorsement, Vice President Kamala Harris has solidified her hold over delegates to become the likely Democratic nominee. With a possible new face of the Democratic party, Democratic analyst Abou Amara believes voters now see hope in former President Donald Trump."It is a shot to the arm of so many Democrats since...
Three candidate forums scheduled for Farmfest
In every even numbered year since 1990, Minnesota Farmfest has featured candidate forums for the Minnesota primary election races for governor, U.S. Senate and Congressional seats. Three candidate forums are scheduled during Farmfest 2024 on Aug. 6, 7 and 8 at the Gillfillan Estate near Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Several other...
Drum and song at the “heartbeat” of identity and culture for many Native Americans in Minnesota
At summertime social powwows and spiritual ceremonies throughout the Upper Midwest, Native Americans gather around singers seated at big, resonant drums to dance, celebrate, and connect with their ancestral culture. “I grew up singing my entire life, and I was always taught that dewe’igan is the heartbeat of our people,”...
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