Blue Earth County

He is accused of killing a store employee after he was asked to pay for some meat that he opened and was eating inside the business.

He is also facing sentencing tomorrow for check forgery convictions in the Mankato area.

A plan to steal marijuana vape cartridges led to the murder.

Investigators suspect he inadvertently started the tractor while it was in gear.

The charges say he told Mankato police investigators that he was hearing voices.

One of the men fell through the ice and deputies had to enter the frigid water to rescue him.

The conviction stems from a 2022 investigation triggered by a State Auditor's report.

Officials say the suspect was found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in New Ulm.

Officials say the 18-year-old suspect was located at a residence near the site of the shootout in Mankato.

Testimony in both trials wrapped up today.