Winnebago bar owner facing new charge

Faribault County prosecutors are adding to a Winnebago bar owner’s legal woes. County Attorney Kathryn Karjala filed an amended criminal complaint against David Schuster during an evidentiary hearing held remotely last Wednesday. Schuster, owner of Schooter’s Bar, initially was charged with violating Gov. Tim Walz’s “executive order” that bars remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic. […]

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Postal officials offering reward to solve break-in

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is raising the stakes to solve a burglary at the Elmore Post Office last month. Rachel Williams, a postal inspector in Minneapolis, says the investigation continues and there are no updates at this time. But, Williams says postal officials are seeking the public’s help by offering a reward of up […]

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County, cities, townships to receive COVID relief funds

Faribault County, some cities and townships are receiving thousands of dollars to help deal with the financial impacts of COVID-19. Through the CARES Act, Blue Earth is eligible for $241,390 from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, while Wells has been awarded $168,988 and Winnebago $100,429. “The money is there to be used for COVID-related expenses,” says […]

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Court employee pleads guilty to disorderly conduct

An employee in the Faribault County District Court administrator’s office has been placed on probation. Carla Sue Lawrence, 52, of Blue Earth was initially charged with obstruction of legal process last March. The charge was later amended to disorderly conduct, which is a misdemeanor. Lawrence pleaded guilty on July 6 before Third Judicial District Judge […]

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Investigator returns to review complaints against police

A familiar investigator will be reviewing complaints filed against the Winnebago Police Department. City Administrator Jake Skluzacek says Michelle Soldo of Soldo Consulting Group, P.C., of Woodbury has been hired. “She has begun to start collecting information and contacting those involved,” says Skluzacek. “I do not have a proposal for costs yet.” One complaint accuses […]

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Local authorities investigating vandalism in area

Local law enforcement officers are investigating a rash of vandalism reported in area cities Thursday morning. In Winnebago, Police Chief Eric Olson says nine residents reported windows on their vehicles being shattered. Chief Deputy Scott Adams says the Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating some BB gun shots of windows in the Delavan and Kiester area. […]

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Alleged officer misconduct complaints under review

A state agency regulating law enforcement practices will review alleged complaints filed against the Winnebago Police Department. A 16-second video showing officer Jacob Pettit putting his arm around a person’s neck to take them down to the ground on May 6 has been turned over to the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training […]

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Genesis Academy purchases treatment center building

Students at Genesis Classical Academy (GCA) in Winnebago will be attending school at a different location this fall. And, it will not be at the former school building owned by Veterans Enterprises, Inc. of Madelia. United Hospital District (UHD) of Blue Earth has sold the former Adolescent Treatment Center (ATC) facility and campus to GCA. […]

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