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A Minnesota county sheriff was allegedly drunk at work while armed. Police never investigated it as a crime. Why?

The accusations set off a series of events which led the Mower County sheriff to threaten legal action, police refusing to investigate him and a county attorney to wish that police had done more.

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Minnesota

Minnesota county sheriff was drunk at work, administrator says

A licensed peace officer determined Mower County Sheriff Steve Sandvik was intoxicated, according to the Mower County Administrator. A complaint into his behavior was found to be unsubstantiated.

January 21, 2023 09:00 AM

Lifestyle

Freshman becomes first boy to join Minnesota school's dance team

The Minnesota State High School League changed its rules, allowing boys to compete on dance teams for the first time starting in 2019. Now 14-year-old Salman Masood no longer has to learn the Austin High School Dance Team's routines in solitude — he's one of the dancers.

December 05, 2022 06:30 PM

Community

Worth Knowing: Minnesota artist known for his vibrant clothes and deep faith

Jim Wegner, of Austin, Minnesota, leaves behind paintings and other works that adorn his church and the homes of family members still. He died Aug. 4, 2021, at age 91.

August 23, 2021 09:00 AM

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News

2 Minnesota men arrested for alleged involvement in U.S. Capitol riot

An Austin man and his Iowa father were both arrested Friday, June 11, 2021 for their alleged involvement in U.S. Capitol riot. A Minneapolis man was also arrested and charged Friday.

June 11, 2021 02:13 PM

By Emily Cutts

Business

Walz touts use of CARES Act funding for farmers in Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited an Austin, Minn., farm Monday to talk about CARES Act funding package to support agriculture.

October 20, 2020 10:30 AM

By Brian Todd

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News

'We're legislators on a road trip': Minnesota lawmakers to visit Rochester, Winona for mini-session

ST. PAUL — Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives are set to travel across southern Minnesota this week to tour area businesses, hold listening sessions and weigh policy changes.

September 29, 2019 06:00 AM

By Dana Ferguson