Mark Ostrem

The child sex abuse charges against a former Kasson Police Officer are being consolidated into a single case that will be prosecuted in Rochester.

Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem was a guest Wednesday on Rochester's Good Morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David. One of the questions posed today was concerning victims of "major" or "minor" crimes.  The accused gets an attorney and all the constitutional rights while the victim sits by him or herself and watches it play out in the court room...

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month.  An attempt to not only publicize the issue but also to let others know they are not alone in their suffering. It's been prevalent in our society forever and it hasn't seemed to slow down at all despite the good efforts of many...

Minnesota Senator Al Franken, on Rochester's Good Morning a few weeks back mentioned how he would like to see more "Mental Health Courts" in the state, along the lines of the Drug Courts we have now. We brought up the subject this morning (Wednesday) with Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem...

It's been hoped for, discussed, planned and finally, ten years later, Olmsted County's Drug Court is open for business.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Stewartville woman has pleaded guilty to a felony neglect charge stemming from the death of an ailing relative.

County prosecutors throughout Minnesota have begun a push to derail some changes to the state's sentencing guidelines for drug crimes.

Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem will be featured during the 8 o'clock hour on Rochester's Good Morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David.  We'll talk about the "suitcase murders", drug courts and anything else you wish.

Game one of the World Series will be in the book (weather permitting) and the sports expert will offer his thoughts on that, plus the Timberwolves open up the regular season in Los Angeles against the Lakers.

Middle of the week already.  The Sports Expert, George Rownd will talk Twins, Vikes and more at 6:45.  Bari Amadio will stop by at 7:15 with informaton about the upcoming Ardee awards which will take place in just about a month.

Two of the big issues this morning on Rochester's Good Morning with Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem concerned the use of "body cams" by law enforcement and the recent "Child Abuse Task Force" report.

Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem was on KROC AM radio this morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David.