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This week in Brown County, Minnesota, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of James Allan Randall, who made threatening phone calls to various organizations in New Ulm. Three juveniles have been charged in connection with attempted burglaries in Sleepy Eye. Charges were amended against John R. DeLeo, a Lake Crystal man, in relation to a fatal crash that took the life of a New Ulm woman. These incidents highlight the need for increased vigilance and security measures in the area.

Three juveniles in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota have been charged with first-degree criminal damage to property for a string of attempted burglaries in late July. The Sleepy Eye Police were aware of the juveniles who kicked in doors of homes in the southwest area of Sleepy Eye between July 28 and 31. After executing search warrants and speaking with witnesses, the authorities filed charges against the juveniles. In another incident, two semi-trucks collided at the intersection of Highway 30 and County Road 5 in Adrian Township, resulting in the death of one driver and life-threatening injuries to the other.

SANBORN, Minn. (KEYC) - The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating another volunteer search for a missing 81-year-old woman with memory issues who has been missing since Wednesday. Anyone interested in assisting with the search is asked to meet at the Sanborn Fire Department at 10:00 Sunday morning. The...

A Redwood Falls man, Justin Daniel Okins, 39, has been found guilty in Redwood County Court of using Facebook to violate a domestic abuse no-contact order (DANCO). According to Redwood County Attorney Jenna Peterson, on Dec. 23, 2022, Okins was served with a DANCO prohibiting him from having direct or indirect contact with the protected party, and from engaging in any threatening or harassing conduct that would place the protected party in reasonable fear.

Two semi-trucks collided in a fatal accident in Watonwan County. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 30 and County Road 5, just east of Darfur. Dylan Robert Maas, 31, a truck driver from Sleepy Eye, died in the crash.

This week in Renville County, Minnesota, there were three incidents that occurred. These incidents include a fatal one-vehicle crash resulting in the death of a New Ulm man, a fire that destroyed a residence in Bird Island, and a motor vehicle crash in which an Olivia woman possibly sustained injuries.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Saint James.

REDWOOD COUNTY, Minn. -- The driver and passenger of a 2002 Toyota Sienna are dead after colliding with a Toyota Sequoia on Highway 14 on Wednesday night.This happened at Balsa Avenue at Hwy 14. The driver of the Sienna was traveling south on Balsa Ave while another motorist in the Sequoia was traveling east on Hwy 14. The two cars collided in the intersection. MORE NEWS: Pedestrian struck, killed by motorist in northern Twin Cities suburbThe driver of the Sienna, a 55-year-old woman, and her 67-year-old passenger, were both from Tracy, Minnesota. According to an incident report by the Minnesota State Patrol, the...

Two people were seriously injured in a Renville County collision Friday afternoon. Preliminary investigation showed a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander driven by 24-year-old Jordon Snyder of St. Paul, was travelling west on Co Rd 4 and failed to stop at the stop sign. Snyder’s vehicle was collided into by a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, driven by 38-year-old Mathew Olson of Morgan.

Location: Brown Soil and Water Conservation District (Brown SWCD); Sleepy Eye, MN 56085. Position Opening: District Technician 1 or District Technician 2. Position Salary Range: $23.60 – $34.92 is the overall wage range for Grades 5 and 6; starting salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Application Deadline:...

You are invited to celebrate the Brown County Historical Society’s Popcorn Wagon Saturday at the Historical Society museum. The event will go from 10 – 3 and is free. There will be children’s games, activities, the Narren will be there starting at 10 in the museum annex telling a story and making a traditional schultute and there will of course be popcorn. While you are there you are also encouraged to tour the Museum and check out the exhibits.

Over the next few weeks, schools will celebrate homecoming. A few schools held homecoming festivities this week. Springfield royalty was crowned earlier this week. King is Mitchell Streich and Queen is Jalivia Richert. At Lake Crystal Welcome Memorial, Jamis Ulman was crowned King and Ella Voges was crowned Queen. At MVL, Queen is Ava Munsen and King is Joe Schugel. New Ulm Cathedral will crown their royalty in ceremonies Sunday in the gym at 3:30 pm.

Sep. 21—LAFAYETTE — A Lafayette man is accused of making threats with a machete Saturday, according to charges filed this week in Nicollet County. Joel David Hernandez Pluguez, 27, faces two felonies for second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and threats of violence. A criminal complaint states a...

SANBORN, Minn. (KEYC) - Video obtained by a viewer, Wednesday night, showed an alleged state trooper vehicle catching on fire. According to the viewer, this happened at around 8:30 p.m. in Sanborn on the first night of the search party for Jeanie Jackson. The Sanborn Fire Department arrived to put...

The New Ulm City Council approved the sale of the Marktplatz Mall. The council went into closed session Tuesday to discuss the potential to EBMD LLC. New Ulm City Manager Chris Dalton says they own two-thirds of the mall but did not own the center piece. They now own that piece after Tuesday night. The city of New Ulm will purchase the mall section from the county and then transfer the title when they receive funds that are in escrow from EBMD, who was the only developer interested in the space. The City Council also set a maximum increase of the city budget at 5.78% Next year’s budget was approved at over $27-million with the maximum tax levy set at over $9-million. The levy can go down from here but can’t be increased.

Lafayette coach Jon Lawson and players Dez Hanley and DJ Walker talk about the Generals’ 25-12 win over Moore that ended the school’s 19-game losing streak.

MORTON – The identity of a New Ulm man that died following a one-vehicle rollover accident in Morton was released by the Minnesota State Patrol. 36-year-old Jacob Samuel Hawn of New Ulm died from injuries sustained in the accident when his 2013 Volkswagen Jetta ran off the road on Highway 19 in Morton and rolled.

NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – Under the Friday night lights, the Springfield Tigers roared onto the field to face off against the Jackson-Milton Bluejays. The crowd was abuzz with anticipation as the Tigers looked to make their mark on the gridiron. The Tigers wasted no time in setting the tone...

The Nicollet County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota has recently dealt with two incidents. The first incident involves low water levels in Swan Lake, which have resulted in stranded boats. Boaters are advised to exercise caution due to the lower-than-normal water levels. The Sheriff's Office and Minnesota DNR are not responsible for removing stranded watercraft, but emergency situations will be responded to if necessary. The second incident involves a Lafayette man who is accused of making threats with a machete. Joel David Hernandez Pluguez faces charges of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and threats of violence after an altercation related to his driving conduct.

He was 36 years old.