A Faribault County jailer remains on the job as an probe into possible misconduct continues. Earlier this month, the County Attorney’s Office gave the Sheriff’s Department information regarding a jailer mentioned during the assault investigation of a Blue Earth Area football player. “It’s not wrapped up yet, it takes time,” says Sheriff Mike Gormley. “I’m […]
Continue ReadingBlue Earth Area School District officials acted quickly to thwart hackers efforts to gain control of the district’s schools unless payment was made. “They said we would need to contact them for the amount, which we did not do,” says Superintendent Mandy Fletcher. “They were attempting to gain a Bitcoin ransom in exchange for giving […]
Continue ReadingFrustration. No access to the building. A project that’s in a “holding phase.” That was the common theme City Council members heard during a special meeting held Wednesday to discuss the Winnebago school project. “It isn’t Blue Earth Area that’s holding us hostage, it’s Southern Plains,” says Councilman Rick Johnson. Businessman Bob Weerts and Winnebago […]
Continue ReadingA 37-year-old Blue Earth woman will face two felony counts related to the October 2017 assault of a former Blue Earth Area football player. Judge Troy Timmerman has signed a five-page order denying Allison Ann Mastin’s attorney — Gary Gittus of Rochester — motion to dismiss perjury and aiding an offender by obstructing an investigation […]
Continue ReadingA Winnebago man says his two pets aren’t noisy or out loose and running wild. So when Mike Mahlstedt got a letter from Police Chief Eric Olson on Aug. 14 telling him he had to get rid of them, he decided to take his case to the City Council Tuesday night. After all, Bella and […]
Continue ReadingFaribault County prosecutors have finally given the Sheriff’s Department information related to a jailer mentioned during the assault investigation of a Blue Earth Area football player. Chief Deputy Scott Adams tells Tripleanews.com that Sheriff Mike Gormley is examining the documents. “He is reviewing the transcripts and may ask for more information,” says Adams. “Any internal […]
Continue ReadingA former Blue Earth Area football player convicted of assaulting a teammate in October 2017 is now facing two felony assault charges in Blue Earth County. Wyatt Eugene Tungland, 20, of Frost, is accused of punching three strangers at a housing complex near Minnesota State University around midnight Monday. He has been charged with two […]
Continue ReadingA former Blue Earth Area football player convicted in the October 2017 assault of a teammate may be back in hot water again. Wyatt Eugene Tungland, 20, of Frost has reportedly violated conditions of his probation and has a court hearing scheduled for Sept. 13 in Martin County District Court. Faribault County court administration officials […]
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