October 2024

In July of 2025 the Watonwan County Fair will be celebrating its 146th year.

Drugs- 2nd degree- possess 25 grams or more cocaine or methamphetamine: Kiana Louks, Owatonna, 58 months MN Correctional Facility- Shakopee, 5 years supervised probation, fine $1,080, conditions: maintain employment, complete cognitive skills training, no possession/use of alcohol or drugs or firearms, contact probation officer within 72 hours of being charged with a new crime, change address, employment or phone numberDamage to property-1st degree-value reduced over $1,000: Jacob Mohwinkle, Truman, 6 months unsupervised monitoring without conviction, pay restitution $2,284.36Speeding: John Rapinac, Hibbing, 64/55, fine $120; Gloria Atika, Eden Prairie, 82/65, fine $140; Nicholas Beckman, St.