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Former Mower County Sheriff honored as a 'Pillar' of Austin
AUSTIN, Minn. – Former Mower County Sheriff Terese Amazi has been honored as a 2024 Pillar of the Community. The award recognizes Amazi for her significant contribution to public safety in the state of Minnesota and Mower County. Amazi moved to Austin in 1998 and began working for the...
Pillar of the Community
On July 4th, former Mower County Sheriff Terese Amazi was recognized for her significant contribution to public safety in the State of Minnesota and Mower County. Terese Amazi moved to Austin in 1998 and began a 30 year career working for the Mower County Sheriff's Department, first in the jail and later as an undercover narcotics detective. Deputy Amazi ran for the office of Mower County Sheriff in 2002 and became the first female elected as a county sheriff in the state of Minnesota. During her 16 year tenure as Sheriff, she led the building of the Mower County Justice Center, updated the department's radio communication system to 800 megahertz, implemented a prescription drug drop-off program and was named to the governor's task force for child protection. Sheriff Amazi was actively involved with the creation of the Seibel Center, advocating for the importance of a supervised visitation center in the community. At the ceremony, Amazi said, “It’s an honor and I want to thank you all for having me and electing me as your sheriff for 16 years,” Amazi said. “I can say that I truly miss the people,but I don’t miss the job.” She truly cared about the people she served. Her partnership, ability to communicate, and fellowship is dearly missed but we are all so grateful that we had her leadership.
Two trials rescheduled for fatal drive-by shooting in Austin
AUSTIN, Minn. – Two murder trials over a drive-by shooting in Mower County have been rescheduled. Cham Oban Oman, 29 of Austin, and Jenup Stepen Chop, 19 of Austin, are both charged with second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, and drive-by shooting. Those two and Manamany Omot Abella, 25 of Austin, were all arrested for a drive-by shooting on June 9, 2023, in the 700 block of 4th Street NW in Austin.
New effort in Mower County to assist in recovering from flood damage
(ABC 6 News) — Officials in Mower County are collecting information from residents about damage to personal property from recent flooding in an attempt to help the state secure federal aid. Residents in the area are doubtful about the help however, particularly in Austin where flooding occurred in basements...
Southeast Minnesota Flood Victims Could be Eligible for Disaster Dollars
Undated (KROC-AM News)- Officials southeastern Minnesota are encouraging residents to document property damage suffered from recent flooding. Last month heavy rainfall caused severe flooding that devastated much of southern Minnesota. It swelled multiple rivers and resulted in flooding in downtown Spring Valley, caused the partial failure of a dam in...
Novotny is looking to enhance Austin
You’re not likely to find Nick Novotny idle for very long. Impact Austin’s new Director of Community Engagement and Enhancement likes to be on the move, tackling projects and exploring new opportunities. He’s bringing that energy to the position during a busy time in Austin that sees both the City of Austin and Mower County […] The post Novotny is looking to enhance Austin appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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