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Storms cut short New Ulm invite for TCU track and field
The Tri-City United track and field team traveled to New Ulm Tuesday night and competed in the weather shortened invitational hosted by the Eagles. With just 11 events reaching a conclusion, the Titans still managed to pick up a couple of first-place finishes. The boys top finish came in the long jump where Lucas Holicky posted a leap of 17 feet and 11.75 inches to claim second. The 4x800m relay team of Eli Viskocil, Grant Fitterer, Gavin Phelps and Peter Robrahn finished third with a...
Franklin man found guilty of violent threats and disorderly conduct against former employer
A Franklin man, Jesse Lamont Jackson, has been found guilty of threats of violence and disorderly conduct against a former employer. According to the Redwood County Attorney’s Office, on Dec. 7, 2022 law enforcement received a 911 call reporting Jackson had threatened to kill and beat up two people at an area business. Court documents state Jackson had been fired from that business for being unreliable. Jackson had an outstanding bill with that business, and the amount had been taken from his final paycheck.
Westbrook woman sentenced for participating in Walnut Grove burglaries
A Westbrook woman, Christael B. Barber, age 29, was found guilty in Redwood County Court of felony-level burglary after participating in a series of thefts in Walnut Grove. According to court documents, on May 28, 2023, a Redwood County deputy spoke with the victim in Walnut Grove. The victim stated several items had been taken from his garage, including a saw. He also stated he saw a Dodge pickup truck in the area, with three people in it.
Coon Rapids man sentenced for fentanyl possession during arrest
A Coon Rapids man, Tanner Nicholas Delaney, age 24, was sentenced in Redwood County Court for felony-level drug possession over an incident last February. According to court documents, on Feb. 4, the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office was called to an area business on a report Delaney was there. Delaney had current warrants out for his arrest. Delaney was found in the parking lot and taken into custody. During a search, he was found with fentanyl on his person, and he admitted smoking it two hours earlier.
The New Ulm softball team eyes a state run
NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC) - The New Ulm softball team is turning heads in class 3A after defeating two of the top ten teams in the state including the defending state champions the Mankato East Cougars. This season the Eagles are gearing up to take care of some unfinished business.
36th annual Smith Mountain Lake clean-up day set for May 4
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR)– Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake is hosting its annual lake cleanup day on Saturday, May 4 at various locations across the blackwater from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this event, neighborhood groups, businesses, families, and civic organizations are invited to help clean...
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