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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 ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:08 am

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 ... Read more

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. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, January 14, 2014 8:36 pm

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