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Owatonna man arrested for online solicitation of a minor
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Rochester Police Department (RPD) arrested an Owatonna man as a result of a proactive undercover operation. This operation targets online offenders attempting to solicit minors for sexual acts. 35-year-old Michael Tuma of Owatonna was arrested at Foster Arend Park on Friday, June 7. According to...
Waseca police and fire departments to spend public safety aid from state
The Minnesota Legislature gave public safety aid to the city of Waseca in 2023, and the Waseca Police Department and Fire Department figured out what they want to spend it on. Waseca Police Chief Penny Vought and Fire Chief Jason Forshee talked to the City Council at its June 4 meeting before the group voted on how to spend the money. The council also recognized two city crossing guards, reviewed the city’s new online budget book, and approved a new agreement with the Waseca School...
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