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Former Minnesota State Trooper booked into jail on manslaughter charges
A former Minnesota State Trooper was booked into jail Monday on manslaughter charges. 32-year-old Shane Roper is accused of causing the death of 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna while trying to pull someone over for a traffic violation.
Water tanker stolen and other reports
A water tanker was reported stolen at 11:51 a.m. Monday at 100 North Star Road in Alden. The theft occurred the night before at about 12:23 a.m. Threats reported Deputies received a report at 5:43 p.m. Monday of two males who reportedly came onto a property at 86870 230th St. in Oakland and threatened a […] The post Water tanker stolen and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Local transit provider SMART celebrates 10 years with free rides
As it prepares to significantly expand its services in Waseca with a shiny new transit hub, local public transportation provider SMART Transit stopped by the Waseca County Board and City Council last week to provide a service update and overview. Don White, SMART’s Operations Manager for Steele and Waseca Counties, was joined by Transit General Manager, who oversees the regional transit organization’s services across its service area, which also includes Mower and Freeborn Counties. ...
Steele County to amend ordinance for dangerous dogs outside city limits
Steele County is reviewing its dangerous dog and potentially dangerous dog ordinance, eyeing changes that would set clearer penalties for owners of violent animals. Speaking to the Board of Commissioners at their most recent meeting, Administrator Renae Fry said the current ordinance, ironically enough, lacked “teeth,” and the Sheriff’s Department has requested an amended ordinance that could give its officers better guidance. The proposed ordinance primarily addresses unincorporated areas of...
Court dispositions: May 23-May 31, 2024
Freeborn County District Court May 23 Felipe Julian Carrizales, 30, 822 ½ S. Newton Ave., Albert Lea. 12/3/23 offense. Count 1: Traffic – DWI – gross misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle – alcohol concentration .08 within two hours. Local confinement for 364 days, stay for 361 days, credit for three days served. Supervised probation for […] The post Court dispositions: May 23-May 31, 2024 appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Waseca to benefit from Mayo's local ER upgrade
At a time when much of Greater Minnesota is struggling to maintain access to critically important health care services, Waseca is set to benefit for years to come from a historic investment by one of the world’s most prestigious health care institutions. Mayo Clinic recently announced that it has completed $4.2 million in upgrades, expansions and renovations to its Emergency Department in Waseca, funded in part by a generous donation from Paul and the late Susan Rosenau, Waseca residents who won the Powerball in 2008. ...
Where do the candidates stand: State House Representative District 19A
After longtime State Rep. Brian Daniels retires at the end of the year, a new face will be representing Minnesota State House District 19A. Republican Keith Allen and Democrat Jessica Navarro are currently campaign to be the next representative, serving the southern half of Rice County — including Faribault, Morristown and Nerstrand — the southwest side of Goodhue County that includes Kenyon, and a northern part of Waseca County that includes Janesville. ...
Flood caused over $9M in damage to structures in Rice County
The historic floods that hit southern Minnesota over the summer damaged or destroyed 212 buildings in Rice County, including 186 homestead properties. The 212 buildings were valued at $39,518,600 before the flood, and $30,430,500 after the flood. That comes out to a total loss of $9,088,100 in property value in Rice County, specifically pertaining to structures. The numbers come from Rice County Assessor Josh Schoen, who asked for two resolutions...
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