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Officer accused of prank resigns
MANKATO — A former Amboy and Vernon Center police officer didn’t enter a plea during his first court appearance Friday for a gross misdemeanor charge of misconduct of a public official.
Steven Patrick Boyle, 23, of Austin is accused of pulling a prank where he faked the arrest of an 18-year-old woman, then having her flash her breasts to avoid arrest. Other friends of the woman were allegedly in on the prank.
Boyle resigned from his position as a part-time police officer with the Amboy and Vernon Center department Friday.
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MSU class, Blue Earth County needs come together
Janet Cherrington’s Community Leadership class at MSU spent Tuesday hauling donated toys and furniture to the second floor of the Blue Earth County Government Center.
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Census help available for immigrants
State employee says census is prohibited by law from releasing personal data for 72 years.
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Warnings swell as waters flow
Area rivers are being watched closely as they continue to rise throughout the week
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Flood watch: New Ulm, Le Sueur County
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Detailed floodwatch for New Ulm, Mankato, St. Peter, Henderson.
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Crisis center closing brings questions
The impending closing of Mankato’s crisis center has left Blue Earth County with questions about where its users will go for treatment.
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Taser used in drunk driving arrest
A Fairmont man had to be zapped in the back with a Taser device after he allegedly fought with officers during his arrest for drunken driving Friday.
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Flooding shuts down area roads
Flooding on roadways is causing several road closures in area.
Motorists are asked to avoid these areas and report any other roadways covered by water by calling 911. -
Verizon job fair on Monday
Verizon Wireless will sponsor a career fair Monday to fill 60 customer service positions with salaries starting at $26,500.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
All candidates must apply online (www.verizonwireless.com/careers) prior to the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. fair at Verizon's customer service center, 2000 Technology Drive in Mankato.
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Burglary victim threatened with gun
A Mankato man told police he was threatened at gunpoint in his home early Wednesday morning after interrupting a burglary in progress.
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