Did drinking party violate an “executive order”?

Faribault County’s chief prosecutor will decide if a huge party held in August violated an “executive order” issued by Gov. Tim Walz during the coronavirus pandemic. “As you know, law enforcement investigates. The attorneys charge and prosecute,” says Chief Deputy Scott Adams. “As of right now no one has been charged.” County Attorney Kathryn Karjala, […]

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Man charged for hosting party, bar owner speaks out

A 21-year old Winnebago man has been charged for hosting a rural party that drew underage drinkers from southern Minnesota. Cole Klinkner was charged with gross misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor this week in Faribault County District Court. He faces a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a $3,000 fine […]

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