Cops, Courts & Fires
Alleged shoplifter struck parked car, arrested in Freeborn County
After a lengthy, high-speed chase through Austin and into Freeborn County, authorities arrested an Austin woman who allegedly shoplifted at Walmart.
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Former Brownsdale cop pleads not guilty to sexual assault
AUSTIN — The former Brownsdale police chief, who was fired last week amid controversy, pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges Thursday in Mower County ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 15, 2013 9:59 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Men allegedly took from Lyle station
AUSTIN — Four suspects from Austin face felony charges after allegedly robbing a Lyle gas station at gunpoint on Sunday morning. Vonzell Demond Whitehead, 28, ...
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, November 14, 2013 11:14 am
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Austin veteran deploys 4 times
He may be a young veteran, but he still proudly wears a VFW hat. Nathan Lee, 31, of Austin, is a veteran and true patriot. ...
by Matt Peterson, Monday, November 11, 2013 11:36 am
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Groundbreaking held for new veterans cemetery
PRESTON — Veterans from all over southeastern Minnesota and representatives from service organizations gathered in Preston Friday during a groundbreaking ceremony at the state’s new ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, November 9, 2013 5:12 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Family sues Blooming Prairie chief and sheriff
BLOOMING PRAIRIE — A Blooming Prairie couple seek nearly $1 million in damages and legal fees, as they say the Blooming Prairie Police Chief and ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 8, 2013 9:19 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Brownsdale police chief fired
BROWNSDALE — The City Council of this Mower County community voted unanimously Monday night to fire Police Chief Jason Mindrup. Mindrup, 42, of Waltham, was ...
by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, November 5, 2013 9:25 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Man charged with felony fleeing
AUSTIN — A driver who allegedly fled a traffic stop and nearly hit an officer was charged with a felony Friday in Mower County District ...
by Matt Peterson, Monday, November 4, 2013 10:04 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Brownsdale police chief charged with criminal sexual conduct
Brownsdale Police Chief Jason Mindrup, who has been on administrative leave during a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigation, has been charged with criminal sexual conduct. ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, November 2, 2013 5:07 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Robbery suspect faces felony charge
BLOOMING PRAIRIE — A store clerk said the suspect in a Blooming Prairie robbery bought items and held a conversation within an hour of returning ...
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, October 31, 2013 10:01 am
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Appeals court affirms decision in Brownsdale HIV case
BROWNSDALE — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld Mower County District Court’s decision that requires a Brownsdale couple to regularly show county workers they ...
by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 12:00 pm
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Rain and cold are no indicator of winter
It may have appeared to be an end to the favorable fall weather over the weekend, but southern Minnesotans could be in for a little ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, October 5, 2013 2:59 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Gunshot suspect accepts plea deal
AUSTIN — A suspect arrested after a fight and gunshots at the Austin Public Library on Aug. 10 took a plea deal Friday in Mower ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, September 28, 2013 1:53 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Austin convict sent back to prison
AUSTIN — An Austin man accused of assaulting two people and throwing a 45-pound statue at one was sent back to prison Friday. Troy Lester ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, September 28, 2013 1:48 pm
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Field day in Lyle focuses on biofuels
LYLE — Two companies with similar visions joined again in Lyle on Wednesday, along with droves of curious farmers and those who support the ...
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, September 26, 2013 10:44 am
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