Steele County (trfnews.i234.me)—A single-vehicle crash occurred on April 2, 2025, at 23:13 on Northbound MN Highway 218 at the MN Highway 14 intersection in Owatonna Township, Steele County. A 2003 Ford F150 driven by a 17-year-old male lost control and crashed into a holding pond at the intersection. The driver was wearing a seat belt… Continue reading Ford F150 Crashes into Holding Pond at MN Highway 218 and 14 Intersection in Steele County – Driver Injured!
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WALCOTT TWP, Rice County — Owatonna Man Crashes on I-35 After Alleged Drunk Driving!
WALCOTT TOWNSHIP, Rice County (trfnews.i234.me) — A single-vehicle crash occurred on March 27, 2025, around 10:00 p.m., when a 2007 Kia Rondo struck a guardrail on southbound Interstate 35 near milepost 52. The driver, Owen Milo Thorn (21) of Owatonna, MN, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mayo Clinic Hospital in Owatonna. Authorities reported… Continue reading WALCOTT TWP, Rice County — Owatonna Man Crashes on I-35 After Alleged Drunk Driving!
Northbound MN Highway 218 and MN Highway 14, OWATONNA TWP, Steele County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 25101352 Date/Time: 04/02/2025 23:13 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: Northbound MN Highway 218 and MN Highway 14, OWATONNA TWP, Steele County Description: The Ford F150 was traveling Northbound on MN highway 218 when it crashed into a… Continue reading Northbound MN Highway 218 and MN Highway 14, OWATONNA TWP, Steele County
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Former Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Court Hearing in Fatal Crash That Killed Owatonna Teen
Rochester, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Former Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Shane Roper is set to appear in court on Wednesday afternoon for a contested omnibus hearing in connection with a fatal crash that killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna. 
Incident Date: May 18, 2024 Location: Near Apache Mall, Rochester, MN Victim: Olivia Flores, 18, Owatonna, MN Charges:… Continue reading Former Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Court Hearing in Fatal Crash That Killed Owatonna Teen
I 35 just south of 26th St. Owatonna, OWATONNA, Steele County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24105369 Date/Time: 12/02/2024 07:40 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: I 35 just south of 26th St. Owatonna, OWATONNA, Steele County Description: The Kia Optima was travelling south bound on I 35 when it lost control, coming to… Continue reading I 35 just south of 26th St. Owatonna, OWATONNA, Steele County
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Northbound I 35 at Steele CR 9, OWATONNA, Steele County Crash
Incident Incident type: Fatal ICR: 24105123 Date/Time: 11/20/2024 07:41 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: Northbound I 35 at Steele CR 9, OWATONNA, Steele County Description: The Ford Ranger was northbound on Interstate 35 when it lost control, left the road, and rolled… Continue reading Northbound I 35 at Steele CR 9, OWATONNA, Steele County
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Northbound Interstate 35, Milepost 38, OWATONNA TWP, Steele County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24104933 Date/Time: 11/06/2024 05:42 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: Northbound Interstate 35, Milepost 38, OWATONNA TWP, Steele County Description: The Hyundai Tucson was traveling northbound on Interstate 35 when it struck the guardrail. Road Condition:… Continue reading Northbound Interstate 35, Milepost 38, OWATONNA TWP, Steele County
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Ex-Minnesota State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Crash that Killed Owatonna Teen
ROCHESTER, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former Minnesota State Trooper, Shane Roper, has been booked on manslaughter charges for a crash that claimed the life of 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna. The 32-year-old ex-officer was allegedly speeding at 83 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone near the Apache Mall in Rochester while attempting to… Continue reading Ex-Minnesota State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Crash that Killed Owatonna Teen
NB I-35 mile marker 43, Owatonna, OWATONNA, Steele County Crash 2024-07-10 07:06:59
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24103086 Date/Time: 07/09/2024 12:36 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: NB I-35 mile marker 43, Owatonna, OWATONNA, Steele County Description: Both vehicles were Southbound on Interstate 35 when they collided. Road Condition: Dry Outside agencies:… Continue reading NB I-35 mile marker 43, Owatonna, OWATONNA, Steele County
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