The Steele County Attorney’s Office has declined to pursue charges in a case where a Blooming Prairie football coach grabbed the facemask of a player from the opposing team and the encounter was caught on camera by parents. Steele County Attorney Robert Jarrett said in a written statement Monday afternoon that there is “insufficient evidence that a reasonable jury would find proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that an assault took place, and that no criminal charges will be pursued. With that decision, he said the...

“I don’t want any caregiver ever to go through what I have,” says Waseca resident Erin Childs, 44. “These agencies failed to do accurate investigations and really never listened to Joe or me.”. Childs (formerly known as Erin Tate) feels investigators were prejudiced when they looked into...

As the start of the holiday shopping season approaches, many people will be looking outside traditional retail establishments to find the perfect item for their loved ones. Owatonna shoppers seeking handmade, local goods will have plenty of options to choose from, as this weekend marks the start of arts and craft sales season in town. Eight sales, many of them institutions that have returned year after year, are set to take place over the next week. ...

Expect a cloudy day with occasional showers and cool temperatures. Today, the weather will be predominantly cloudy with occasional showers throughout the day. The temperature will hover around 6°C, making it a rather cool day. With a high cloud cover of 90%, don't expect much sunshine. Rainfall is expected to be light, around one millimeter, so carrying an umbrella is advisable if you plan to be outdoors.

Years after she left Texas for Minnesota, Lisa Martinez is bringing the flavors of her native state to Owatonna. After working a full-time job during the week, she wakes up at 4 a.m. on weekends and gets cooking. She’s been serving Tex-Mex cuisine out of her new food truck Cocina Tejana since September. Accompanied by her family, she serves a rotating menu featuring tacos, quesadillas, burritos and Mexican soups menudo and pozole. ...

Austin, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police in Austin are reporting a gunshot was fired during a standoff on Monday afternoon. A news release issued by the Austin Police Department says officers responded to a mental health call involving an adult male with a firearm. The call came from a residence in...

A Kasson man was charged in Freeborn County District Court on Tuesday with possession of more than 15 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop early Monday on Interstate 35 south of Albert Lea. Court documents state Juan Miguel Angulo, 38, is believed to have driven the drugs from Colorado, where he only stayed five […] The post Man charged with possessing more than 15 pounds of meth on I-35 appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.

GAME: No. 1 Owatonna vs No. 2 Rochester John Marshall, 7 p.m., Friday, Federated Field at Owatonna Stadium RECENT RESULTS: In the Section 1AAAAA semi-finals, Owatonna won 14-7 at home against No. 4 New Prague and John Marshall won 47-27 at home against No. 3 Northfield. LAST MATCHUP: The Huskies defeated the Rockets 32-22 in Rochester on Oct. 11. ...

A standoff that started early Monday afternoon and involved the accidental discharge of a firearm, came to a peaceful ending after over two hours. According to a release Tuesday morning from Austin Police Chief David McKichan, Austin officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Ninth Avenue SE at around 3:52 p.m. for a mental […] The post Standoff in SE Austin Monday afternoon ends peacefully after 2 1/2 hours appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.

One hundred years ago, on Friday the 13th in July 1924, a 2-year-old girl disappeared from a cottage along Roberds Lake, never to be seen again — at least, most of her.

(ABC 6 News) – Highway 56 remains closed in both directions just south of Hayfield. ABC 6 News was able to confirm that the hazardous material release was an anhydrous ammonia spill. The road is expected to be closed until 5 AM on Thursday. — PREVIOUS STORY — (ABC...

After winning a great back-and-forth match against the Triton Cobras last Thursday, the Medford volleyball team was awarded with a trip to the Rochester Mayo Civic Center for the Section 1AA quarterfinals for the second straight year. The No. 8 seeded Tigers had their work cut out for them, though, as they had to face the No. 1 seed in the section: the Chatfield Gophers. This was the second straight year the Tigers faced the top-ranked Gophers in the quarterfinals, losing in three sets in...

Every good cause needs a champion. Tricia Buhrow has found her good cause. The Owatonnan is one of nine candidates competing in a statewide fundraising campaign for Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The candidate who raises the most will be declared the Best Buddies Champion of the Year at the organization’s Nov. 15 gala. Best Buddies’ school-based...

Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and […] The post Local FFA Member Awarded National American FFA Degree appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.

30 years after starting out as a financial planner and 25 after bringing his business to Waseca, hometown money guru Brad Connors and the financial management firm iWealth are celebrating their successes, including particularly rapid growth in recent years. Connors and iWealth welcomed several hundred community members and satisfied clients to the Starfire Event Center for an event celebrating the occasion earlier this month, with clients coming from across Southern Minnesota and the south metro. ...

With the election less than a week away, counties are making final preparations to ensure all voting equipment is functioning properly.

A man who reportedly stabbed five people in two separate incidents in Albert Lea in 2022 was found to still be incompetent to stand trial after a recent psychological evaluation. Freeborn County District Court Judge Ross Leuning in July 2023 ordered CK Kyle Kasio, 28, be civilly committed indeterminately as mentally ill and dangerous after […] The post Judge: Man still not competent to stand trial for stabbings, to remain committed civilly appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.

After breaking the record warm low in Rochester and Austin this morning, these temperatures will once again serve as a launching pad for us to potentially reach the low 80s this afternoon, which could tie a record high temperature for the day.

After a Senior Night win over Mankato West, the Huskies looked to continue that success in the Big 9 conference meet last weekend in Rochester. They finished in 10th place out of 12 teams, while Krin Eickhoff set a new school record in the 200-yard freestyle event. The meet took place on Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26. The diving portion of the meet took place on Friday night...

Audience members for Owatonna High School's latest play can expect flubbed lines, missed cues and a set on the verge of collapse — but no matter how egregious these mistakes appear, it's all part of the show. "The Play That Goes Wrong" debuts Friday, Nov. 1. The play follows a hapless troupe of actors from the Cornley Drama Society as they struggle to stage a murder mystery. As the title suggests, nothing goes according to plan. ...