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Question: I’m wondering about a light that seems to only be on at night on the traffic lights. It’s a small purple or blueish light that’s near the traffic lights. I’ve tried to figure out what its use is or if it’s a camera. I’ve asked other people what it means and I’ve never met anyone who knows...
A Mankato man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 14 in Dodge County Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 57-year-old Thomas Eustice of Mankato was traveling east on Highway 14 at mile marker 191 in Ashland Township when his 2023 Toyota Tacoma went off the...
By now, all the presents have been unwrapped, undesired gifts returned, and lots of Christmas trees taken down. Another Christmas has come and gone. We spent weeks if not months preparing and it came and went before we knew it. Now all we have is memories. But memories may be the best part because...
Question: I see the sign boards along the highway with different messages posted. Do they use these for Amber Alerts? I know I get the alert on my phone and was just curious.
Answer: Message and lane-use signs on some freeways warn drivers of traffic crashes, stalled vehicles, or other traffic...
Benjamin Joel Bumpers — probation violation — body only
Luis Alberto Cantu — criminal sexual conduct — body only
Liberato Castellanos Perez — FTA-arraignment — $500 bail
Leonel Cazares — violation of conditions of release — body only
Paul Joseph Clement — probation violation — body only
Ernest...
Court newsDodge County
The following gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Dec. 29 — Jan. 5:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office
Salvatore P. Balistrieri, 20, Mequon, WI, speeding, $220; Calden H. Durand, 17, Owatonna, speeding, $140...
This may seem like a strange title for a column right after Christmas. The holidays are a time of celebration, lights and merriment. One of our holiday traditions has always been to drive around town in the evening and look at the wonderful display of lights.
Some go beyond lights and erect large...
With the holidays upon us I wanted to share a message about distracted driving. Here is some information we recently shared on our Department of Public Safety blog.
“It was supposed to be a routine trip for 20-year-old Megan Severson. On Oct. 17, 2019, Severson was driving from Preston in...
Benjamin Joel Bumpers – probation violation – body only
Luis Alberto Cantu – criminal sexual conduct – body only
Liberato Castellanos Perez – FTA-arraignment - $500 bail
Leonel Cazares – violation of conditions of release – body only
Paul Joseph Clement – probation violation – body only
Ernest...
Court newsDodge County
The following gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Dec. 22 — 29:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office
Paul W. Dudley, 43, Hayfield, junk vehicle and storing of debris, $480; Gracyn E. Durand, 18, Owatonna,...