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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.
Jackson man sentenced in Redwood County Court for armed stalking
A Jackson man, Preston Scott Reinke, age 21, has been sentenced in Redwood County Court for felony-level stalking. According to court documents, on April 27, 2023, a Redwood County Sheriff’s Office investigator spoke with a victim who stated he had been threatened by Reinke with a gun at a party on June 5, 2021. The investigator spoke with a witness who stated he had seen Reinke show off the gun half-hidden in his waistband at that party.
Redwood Falls man sentenced for failure to keep his predatory offender registry updated
A Redwood Falls man, David Lee Backdahl, age 62, was sentenced in Redwood County Court for not updating his registration as a predatory offender. According to court documents, on July 6, 2023, a Redwood Falls police officer went to Backdahl’s current residence to do a compliance check. Backdahl is required to be registered until Sept. 2030 with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension as a predatory offender.
Morton Fire Department hosts blood drive to honor former firefighter
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Charles “Chuck” Robinson served the Morton Fire Department for more than 40 years. Robinson passed away from a heart attack at the end of 2021, and now his family and the entire Morton community honors his service with an annual April blood drive supporting the American Red Cross.
Jennifer “Jenny” Dawn Peoples
Jennifer “Jenny” Dawn Peoples, age 34 of Redwood Falls, formerly of Ellsworth passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, surrounded by family at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls after a leukemia diagnosis. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Redwood Valley Funeral Home. Visitation will be 12:00 –2:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Montevideo at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Redwood Falls woman sentenced for exposing child to methamphetamine
A Redwood Falls woman, Baylee Joy Rudland, age 21, was sentenced in Redwood County Court for exposing a child to methamphetamine last year. According to court documents, on July 20, 2023, Redwood Falls police officers were called to a local convenience store on a unrelated matter. While there, officers spoke with Rudland and a witness. Rudland acknowledged her 11 month old child had chemical burns on her back as a result of contact with methamphetamine residue which had possibly fallen on the carpet upon which the child crawls. Officers immediately called medical personnel to take care of the child.
Highway 4 construction is underway
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - As April winds to an end, construction season is beginning anew, with projects starting up across Minnesota. One of the larger projects is actually two: Highway 4 from Sherburn to St. James and St. James to Sleepy Eye are technically two separate projects that together span nearly 50 miles of Highway 4.
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