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Donald Trump set to be arraigned in historic court moment

NEW YORK — An extraordinary moment in U.S. history is set to soon unfold in a Manhattan courthouse ...

April 4, 2023

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Man pleads guilty in machete attack

An Albert Lea man pleaded guilty Monday in Freeborn County District Court to three counts of second-degree assault ...

April 4, 2023

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Albert Lea man sentenced to almost 11 years in prison for sexual abuse of child

An Albert Lea man was sentenced Friday in Mower County District Court to 10 years and 10 months ...

April 2, 2023

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Jury finds ex-GOP operative Lazzaro guilty in federal sex trafficking case

A federal jury on Friday found Anton “Tony” Lazzaro, a one-time Minnesota Republican political operative and top donor, ...

March 31, 2023

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Lodge gives to child safety program

March 31, 2023

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Federal judge: 18-20-year-olds can get Minnesota gun permits

A federal judge on Friday invalidated a Minnesota law that excludes adults under age 21 from obtaining permits ...

March 31, 2023

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Burglary and other reports

Burglary reported A burglary was reported at 10:17 p.m. Thursday at 2005 Stevens St. 2 arrested on warrants ...

March 31, 2023

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Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

NEW YORK — A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump on charges involving payments made ...

March 30, 2023

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Man pleads guilty in domestic assault, arson cases

A Hartland man pleaded guilty Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court to domestic assault and arson as part ...

March 30, 2023

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Pedestrian struck by car and other reports

A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle at 8:44 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of West Front ...

March 30, 2023

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Lazzaro’s former friend sends prosecutors texts, photos as sex trafficking trial nears end

A former friend of one-time Minnesota Republican Party operative and key donor Anton “Tony” Lazzaro gave the FBI ...

March 30, 2023

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Authorities: 1 injured in collision with train; alcohol a factor

A rural Ellendale man was injured Wednesday evening after his pickup was reportedly struck by a train northwest ...

March 29, 2023

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Court dispositions: Dec. 5-13, 2022

Freeborn County District Court Dec. 5 Jayne Irene Stout, 49, 201 Central Ave. S. Hollandale. 8/7/21 offense. Count ...

March 28, 2023

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Man charged with firebombing Wisconsin anti-abortion office

MADISON, Wis. — After nearly a year of searching, investigators used DNA pulled from a half-eaten burrito to ...

March 28, 2023

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Reserve Officer of the Year recognized

March 28, 2023