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On Tuesday, August 25, at approximately 11:10 a.m., the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 71 and County Road 89. A 2003 Chevrolet Suburban was northbound on Highway 71 when it collided with another vehicle that entered the highway from County Road 89. After the collision, the Chevrolet rolled into the west ditch and the other vehicle immediately left the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet, Kevin Lorentz, 57, from Hastings, was wearing a seat belt and was

A Browerville woman is facing a first-degree controlled substance charge after authorities allege she sold nearly 28 grams of methamphetamine during a controlled purchase in Benton County. Chantal Catherine Bue, 39, of Browerville, was charged August 20 in Benton County District Court with one count of first-degree controlled substance crime — sale. According to the criminal complaint, the charge stems from a controlled purchase conducted in January 2025 by the Central Minn

A Long Prairie man is facing three charges after authorities allege he followed a woman’s vehicle to a Long Prairie gas station, confronted her with a tire iron and damaged her vehicle. Alfredo Gutierrez Rodriguez, 24, of Long Prairie, was charged August 17 in Todd County District Court with third-degree damage to property, fifth-degree assault and disorderly conduct. According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred August 15 at approximately 10:59 p.m. A woman c