The former Ellsworth High School band teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student was sentenced to prison in Pierce County Circuit Court last week.
Judge Tom Clark sentenced …
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7/25/24
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A Spring Valley man attempted to disarm a police officer who responded to his home last week toinvestigate a bail jumping claim.Tyler James Stich, 34, was ordered to pay $500 cash bond July 22 in …
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7/24/24
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*Use Raul Antonio Prado mugRW manleads police on chase into MN and backLoaded gun found in his vehicle, along with drugsStaff reportA Red Wing man caught speeding nearly 30 mph over the limit landed …
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7/24/24
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When the streetlights come on in Pierce County, it signals the waning hours of the day for the majority. For others, the day is just getting started.
Ensuring safety of the community is a …
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By Andrew Harrington
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7/10/24
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RIVER FALLS – A River Falls man involved in a 2021 family argument that resulted in a shooting has been acquitted of all charges related to the incident.
Charles Trevion …
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7/10/24
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A Red Wing man has been convicted of one felony in connection with an attempted armed robbery last summer of a Trenton fireworks stand.
Taten Brooks New Holy, 25, was convicted of felony …
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7/10/24
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An 18-year-old Bay City man has been convicted of homicide resulting in the death of an Ellsworth Middle School eighth grader last year.
Riley James Lacroix was convicted of felony homicide by …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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7/3/24
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A River Falls couple arrested in April in connection with a string of burglaries has added more burglary-related charges to their rapsheet.
Dylan James Nestor, 32, Askov, Minn., posted a $10,000 …
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5/15/24
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The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the murder conviction against Camille Dennis-Bond for the deaths of Dalton Lee Ford and Tayler Nicole Garza, announced Dakota County Attorney Kathy …
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5/8/24
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A 70-year-old Hager City man just wanted to go home, which was the reason he gave to police for not stopping when they tried to pull him over for April 21 for odd driving behavior.
Michael …
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5/1/24
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A Spring Valley business owner was tricked into driving to an employee’s house last fall on the guise that the man needed a ride, while he instead went to his boss’ house and stole a …
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5/1/24
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Editor’s note: This article may contain disturbing content not suitable for children and/or those who are survivors of sexual or domestic violence.
A River Falls man is facing up to 40 …
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5/1/24
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Editor’s note: This article may contain disturbing content not suitable for children and/or those who are survivors of sexual or domestic violence.
An 18-year-old Prescott man is being …
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4/24/24
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A River Falls couple has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries in the city that amounts to more than $30,000 in stolen property.
Dylan James Nestor, 32, Askov, Minn (formerly …
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4/17/24
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A Minnesota man pulled over for speeding in Prescott failed to hide his cocaine and meth stash after being arrested and taken to Pierce County Jail.
Daryale Donte Harris, 28, Apple Valley, …
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3/13/24
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An Ellsworth man in jail for felony bail jumping after a December mistrial on sexual assault charges has racked up new felonies thanks to an altercation with another inmate.
Wyatt James Blomberg …
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3/13/24
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A Neenah woman driving by a house she had burglarized the day before was pulled over and arrested during a traffic stop.
Renee L. Schroeder, 47, posted a $15,000 signature March 6 in Pierce …
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3/13/24
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A Hager City man probably regrets passing a plow driver on a double yellow line since it resulted in a drug bust and a felony charge.
Gabriel David Greenberg, 43, posted $750 cash bail Feb. 23 …
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3/13/24
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A Spring Valley man who attempted to elude an officer because he didn’t want to go back to jail did not get his wish after a traffic stop Feb. 2.
Jeremy Alan Pretzer, 41, was ordered to …
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2/14/24
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While responding to a welfare check call around 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1534 Golf View Drive in River Falls, officers discovered the bodies of a 24-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man, both dead.
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2/14/24
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