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Fire reported at Jason’s Marketplace in Austin

(ABC 6 News)–A grease fire at Jason’s Marketplace in Austin late Thursday, led to the fire department being called. An employee told ABC 6 it happened about 5:30 p.m. in the store’s kitchen. They said no one was injured. The store has since reopened, but the deli remains closed, according to a store employee.

Austin, MN · 15h

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Deaths in Grand Meadow house fire ruled homicide and suicide

(ABC 6 News) – The Mower County Sheriff’s Office has determined the causes of deaths for three boys and a man found dead following a house fire in Grand Meadow. Related: One man, three juveniles dead following Grand Meadow house fire; investigation underway Mower County Sheriff Steven Sandvik said 38-year-old Levi David Christenson, the father […]

Grand Meadow, MN · 1d

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No ID needed: Free turkey drive-through in Austin Nov. 14

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corporation is teaming up with Hy-Vee, the United Way of Mower County and local organizations to give away thousands of turkeys to help families prepare for the holidays. The Hometown Turkey Takeover will happen Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 9 a.m. at the Mower...

Austin, MN · 2d

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Authorities find cache of guns, ammo at Minnesota felon's home: Charges

WALTHAM, Minn. (FOX 9) - A convicted felon in southern Minnesota is facing felony charges after authorities uncovered a huge cache of guns and ammo at his home. Matthew Pyburn, 39, of Waltham, Minnesota, is facing 20 separate counts of being a violent felon in possession of a firearm or ammo.

Waltham, MN · 1d

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Missing from Gardena, California: Mary Jo Lee Long was 17 when she disappeared in early 1982

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Mary Jo Lee Long has been missing from Gardena, California (Los Angeles County), since December 27, 1981. However, according to The Charley Project, that is the date she was last seen in Austin, Minnesota, after returning there for Christmas. After Christmas, Mary Jo went back to California (presumably on December 27, 1981).

Gardena, CA · 1d

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Albert Lea Care Facility Expands Water Testing After New Legionnaires' Cases

Two residents of St. John's Lutheran Community in Albert Lea have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease since the facility identified its first case in July, and the senior care campus has responded by restricting water use and expanding testing across its water system. The facility detected Legionella bacteria in samples from portions of its water system, according to a statement from the organization.

Albert Lea, MN · 15h

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6 INSIDE: The cost of phantom billing

(ABC 6 News) — An Austin woman claims fake medical companies are billing her Medicare each month for orthotics devices she doesn’t need and was never prescribed. 68-year-old Linda Gibeau said she first noticed the problem back in April, when she was checking her explanation of benefits and saw a claim for a back brace […]

Austin, MN · 2d

Owatonna People's Press

Moore says Fry slandered her, county is negotiating in ‘bad faith’

When the Steele County Commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 25 to pursue a contract with Dr. Kellyanna Moore, who has filled the coroner role since 2009, it appeared the Steele County coroner saga was close to a resolution. However, the negotiations between Moore and Steele County Attorney Robert Jarrett seem to have hit an impasse. The commissioners went into closed session, which the agenda cited as being protected under attorney-client privilege, following Tuesday’s board meeting and reconvened for the subsequent open session to publicly discuss the coroner contract structure. The discussion was spearheaded by Jarrett. His position was that the current services agreement as outlined provided no coverage options for claims related to coroner services—such as body transportation and workers’ compensation suits for those currently employed through Moore’s office—and that the Minnesota County Insurance Trust could not offer coverage. It was his belief that the gap in coverage could leave the county open to litigation in the future. As such, he said he refused to sign off on the services agreement as proposed. Moore contended that no claims have been made against her office during her time as the Steele County coroner and that her insurance as well as that

Steele County, MN · 21h

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Stewartville Volleyball pulls out five set win in State Quarterfinals

(ABC 6 Sports) – The Stewartville Tigers kicked off their third straight state tournament appearance taking on Cretin-Durham Hall in the State Quarterfinals Wednesday. The Tigers hit the ground running in the first set and didn’t let off the gas winning sets one and two. A back and...

Stewartville, MN · 1d

Owatonna People's Press

Police: Chaska woman charged with child endangerment after allegedly driving while high

Maria Jose Salcedo, 35, of 1 Riverbend Place #119, Chaska, has been charged with driving while intoxicated and two counts of child endangerment relating to a June 29 event near I-35 mile post 47 in Steele County. The Minnesota State Patrol alleges two separate callers reported a white Jeep heading southbound on I-35 was speeding, crossing over lane lines and almost crashing into other vehicles. Police said troopers saw the vehicle drive by with an inoperable driver’s side headlight and an active rear wiper despite it not raining. While troopers followed the Jeep, it reportedly crossed the fog line and drove on the shoulder of the interstate, and followed the vehicle in front of it “dangerously close.” Police said Salcedo jerked onto the shoulder and slammed on its breaks when the troopers initiated a traffic stop, and the driver’s side tires were reportedly still partially on the fog line. Salcedo’s children, ages 12 and 6, were in the backseat of the Jeep, police said. Asked if she had been drinking, Salcedo reportedly told officers she drank Remy Martin, an alcoholic champagne. Police said Salcedo had an open and partially consumed cannabis edible chocolate bar, a clear plastic bag with marijuana

Chaska, MN · 2d

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Beau Sathre leads Southland with energy and action

(ABC 6 Sports) – Southland senior Beau Sathre has helped lead the Rebels on a historic postseason run with a simple three-step plan and a team-first approach. Southland’s senior standout entered the season with a clear focus as the Rebels built toward a chance to make history. The...

Kasson, MN · 1d

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U.S. Capitol holiday tree to stop in Albert Lea on way to Washington

Minnesotans have a chance to see The People’s Tree on its journey to the U.S. Capitol when it makes its only Minnesota stop in Albert Lea on Thursday.

Albert Lea, MN · 1d

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Gov. Walz authorizes disaster assistance after flooding in southern Minnesota

(ABC 6 News) – Gov. Tim Walz authorized state disaster assistance Wednesday for four counties in southern Minnesota after historic September flooding. The aid will support Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties after intense rainfall caused flooding, mudslides, road closures and damage to homes and property. The governor said he was grateful to the emergency […]

Minnesota · 1d

Owatonna People's Press

New Richland is ‘out of the crisis’ after September floods

After about 700 square miles of south and southeastern Minnesota was flooded with 6 inches or more of rain in 24 hours, senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Rep. Brad Finstad, asked President Donald Trump and his administration to approve the state of Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. Gov. Tim Walz’s request for disaster assistance for the period of Sept. 18-20 covers Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca Counties. New Richland, a city of 1,200, was flooded with about 9 inches of rain, which forced evacuations during the Sept. 19 flood. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners had declared a state of emergency after the flood. “In the city of New Richland alone, more than three-quarters of homes are damaged and residents of a skilled nursing facility were evacuated and unable to return to the facility,” the Democrats and Republican wrote in a letter to Trump on Nov. 3. “This storm event has been assessed as at least as destructive as the July 2026 mega-rain that many of these communities experienced and were recovering from just months prior.” Minnesota Realtors and the REALTORS Relief Foundation announced in October that a $70,000 grant was available

New Richland, MN · 2d

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4th Winner of 2026 – $3,600 Poly Outdoor Furniture Announced

On September 30, 2026, Natasha Moeller, of Stewartville, Minn., won a $3,600 Poly Outdoor Furniture set from Artisan Home Furnishings in Rural St. Charles, Minn., from a drawing for the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Best of the Best contest. In July, Katlin Koenigs, of Stacyville, Minn., won a $900 Green...

Stewartville, MN · 17h

Owatonna People's Press

An overview of Steele County’s $4.8 million construction efforts this year

Steele County Engineer Jacob Rezac updated the Steele County Commissioners on their 2026 County Construction projects and an outlook on projects on the horizon for 2027 on Tuesday. Rezac’s presentation included construction windows and an itemized cost for each project which in total incurred a bill of $4,764,000. The first project subheading included retrofitting various culverts in the county. A 10 by 8 box culvert was installed in Havana Township at 64th Street NE under bridge 74J33. The approximate cost was $185,000, which came in at 26% under budget. The project’s duration was from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28 and issues faced included utility conflicts and relocation. A pair of box culverts measuring 16 by 8 and 16 by 9 respectively were installed in Summit Township under bridge 74J37 at 19th Street SE. The approximate cost came in at $468,000, which was 32% under budget. The project’s duration was from Sept. 4 to Sept. 28. Issues faced included high water due to rain. A 12 by 8 box culvert was installed at CSAH 18 under bridge 74J36 at an approximate cost of $437,000, which was 49% under budget. The project’s duration was from Aug. 10 to Sept. 15. Issues faced

Steele County, MN · 16h

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