Mower County Requests State Disaster Declaration
The southeast Minnesota County was in the bullseye of two storm systems that hit in less than a week that produced heavy rainfall totals that prompted flash flooding.
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Prison for Austin Man in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Case
He admitted supplying her with fentanyl the day before she died.
Flooding Closes I-90 Between Austin and Dexter in Mower County
Mower County Sheriff Steve Sandvik says heavy rainfall Wednesday night into Thursday morning has caused widespread flooding throughout Mower County.
Austin Man Accused of Break-In and Sexual Assault
The incident was reported early Monday morning.
Rochester Woman Charged for $185K Medicaid Theft Scheme
She's alleged to have committed the theft beginning the Spring of 2020 through the Summer of 2023.
Public's Help Sought in Investigation of Lyle Incident
The Mower County Sheriff issued a request for public assistance with identifying and locating persons of interest. He also shared surveillance photos of the person’s vehicle.
Mower County Man Gets 5½ Years for Child Porn Convictions
Court documents say he was previously required to register as a predatory offender.
Plea Deal For Rochester Shooting Connected to Treatment of Dog
The case against Coleman was scheduled to go to trial next week.
Byron Motorcyclist Hurt in Deer Crash Near Rochester
Another motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a deer on Friday evening.
Motorcyclist Hurt After Deer Crash Near Blooming Prairie
The State Patrol says the injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.