January 25 – January 31, 2022
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Rice County
Woman Struck, Killed By Rice County Sheriff's Deputy
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a woman was killed after being struck in the roadway by a Rice County Sheriff’s squad early Saturday morning. According to the State Patrol, the Rice County squad car was driving without lights or sirens going eastbound on Highway 60 in Morristown wh
Olmsted County
Rochester Fire Crews Extinguish Afternoon House Fire
Shortly before 3 p.m on Saturday, crews were dispatched to the 1600 block of 2nd Avenue Northeast in Rochester for a report of flames in the upstairs bedroom of a residence. Initial arriving crews reported they had fire showing from the back of the house, and heavy smoke showing from the roof.
Washington County
Cottage Grove Man Federally Charged in Bank Robbery Spree
A 43-year-old Cottage Grove man has been federally charged in connection to a string of Twin Cities bank robberies that were carried out in Nov. 2021. Michael Thomas Prall is charged with three counts of bank robbery and made his first court appearance Wednesday.
Washington County
Men Sentenced for 'Harmless Fun' After 2 Pipe Bombs Detonated in Washington Co.
Two men who pled guilty to making and detonating homemade explosive devices in November of 2020 in Washington County each received 30-day jail sentences and two years of probation. 30-year-old Nicolas Thole of Woodbury and 41-year-old Seth Slaikeu of Afton were also fined $387.00 each. Thole and Sla