Accidental Shooting In Martin County
On Sunday, October 15, at 10:20 a.m., the Martin County Sheriff's Office responded to an emergency report of an accidental shooting. The caller was in the 1300 block of 130th Avenue and headed toward Fairmont for medical assistance. Deputies intercepted the caller's vehicle in the 1800 block of 120th Street. [...]
Algona Man Charged in Murder of Police Officer Enters Not Guilty Plea
The man accused of fatally shooting Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder charges in a written plea submitted to Kossuth County Court. According to authorities, 43-year-old Kyle Ricke of Algona is charged with the shooting death of Officer Cram, who was attempting to [...]
Spencer Man Arrested for Domestic Disturbance and Multiple Charges
A Spencer man, 29 year-old Challer Wadsley, is facing serious charges after a domestic disturbance led to a tense standoff with police on Sunday afternoon. Officers were called to the scene of an unknown disturbance in Spencer at around 3:45 pm. Upon arrival, officers quickly determined that Wadsley had physically [...]
Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Promote State’s Fall Tourism with Visit to State Park
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are on a mission to boost the visibility of Minnesota's fall tourism. Today, the pair will be making a special visit to a state park near the southeast metro in order to highlight the opportunities that the state has to offer and [...]
State Legislators Tour Minnesota Project Sites in Preparation for Bonding Bill Vote
This week, members of the state legislature set out on a statewide tour to visit project sites in hopes of gathering crucial information for a new bonding bill. On Thursday, lawmakers will be traveling to various local areas, including Fairmont, Blue Earth, Lewisville, Lake Crystal, North Mankato, and New Ulm, [...]
Jackson Man Sentenced for Recording Women in Workplace Bathroom
A Jackson man has been sentenced for his actions of violating women's privacy in a workplace bathroom. 39-year-old Kurtiss Gusch was convicted of gross misdemeanor interfering with privacy by using a surreptitious device. The court case, which took place on Wednesday, ended with Judge Darci J. Bentz ordering Gusch to [...]

