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Benson leaning on health care, economics to win seat
State Rep. Mike Benson says his opposing stance on health care and the economy will help him oust Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Walz from office ...
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7-year-old
Driver towing van and child gets probation for endangerment
A 35-year-old criminally charged for making a 7-year-old steer a van while being towed was sentenced Friday in Mower County Court. Tobius August Wilking of ...
by Matt Peterson, Sunday, January 19, 2014 3:30 pm
drug dealers
Second caught with meth is guilty
The second of two people, facing felony charges after a drug bust reportedly uncovered more than 9 grams of methamphetamine on Sept. 30, is guilty. ...
by Matt Peterson, Sunday, January 19, 2014 12:31 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Second man denies selling painkillers
A second man suspected of illegally dealing prescription painkillers over the past months also says he is not guilty Alexander Gene Barth, 25, pleaded not ...
by Matt Peterson, Sunday, January 19, 2014 9:32 am
2013
Traffic deaths in state and county decline in 2013
Fewer drivers died on both Minnesota and Mower County roads in 2013. According to the Minnesota State Patrol’s Office of Traffic Safety, there were 375 ...
by Matt Peterson, Sunday, January 19, 2014 7:01 am
Hormel Historic Home
A plan for wedded bliss
Hormel Historic Home wedding event a perfect start for a bride’s fairy tale
by Matt Peterson, Sunday, January 19, 2014 7:01 am
Business
Commission merges with Area Art Center
It wasn’t quite the announcement they were hoping to make, but it was a good announcement nonetheless.
by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 17, 2014 7:20 pm
abandoned home
Footprints indicate abandoned home was torched
Footprints in the snow led away from a house that was apparently torched near Sargeant, Minn., late Thursday night. The home was abandoned and had ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 17, 2014 4:36 pm
blaze
Fire damages overhead door, destroys three scrap cars in Grand Meadow
Several cars were destroyed Wednesday when fire broke out at a repair shop near Grand Meadow. According to the Mower County Sheriff’s report, a man ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 17, 2014 4:31 pm
Education
Sumner expanding year-round schedule to serve the entire district
The year-round schedule at Sumner Elementary is getting more attention. District officials have decided to expand Sumner’s schedule, also known as 45/15, to the entire ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 17, 2014 11:47 am
Best Bets
Best Bets: Fundraising frenzy, and jazz cool-down
One of the biggest events of the county is set again to take the stage this weekend in Lyle. Those who can’t handle all the ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 17, 2014 10:24 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Police allegedly take down drug dealer after six undercover visits
After allegedly selling drugs to a confidential informant on six occasions, an Austin man has been charged with eight felonies in Mower County Court. Jeremy ...
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, January 16, 2014 10:23 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
GUILTY: Jury says Fredrickson committed vehicular homicide
The jury deliberated well into the night while anxious family members and friends waited outside the courtroom, but at about 9:30 p.m. Judge Donald Rysavy ...
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, January 15, 2014 9:43 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Judge denies acquittal in Fredrickson case
Mower County prosecutors rested their case against Jason Fredrickson Tuesday afternoon, but the trial isn’t over. Fredrickson’s attorney Eric Nelson motioned for an acquittal at ...
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, January 15, 2014 10:47 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Alleged bank robber got $100, bought cigarettes
The suspect who allegedly robbed an Austin bank to buy cigarettes was charged Tuesday in Mower County Court.