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The Laurence Doten Story

July 14, 2026

On August 24, 1930, U.S. Immigrant Inspector Laurence E. Doten from Minnesota made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting America's northern border. Assigned to inspect passengers aboard a Canadian National Railway train near Emo, Ontario, Inspector Doten was unexpectedly confronted by fugitive Emerick Franette and was mortally wounded in the ensuing attack.  Fellow Inspector Lawrence C. Jones was also killed. Though nearly a century has passed, Inspector Doten's bravery, professionalism, an...

The Lloyd Feind Story

May 18, 2026

Lloyd Feind was a veteran Sergeant with the Rochester Police Department in southeast Minnesota. Standing 6-foot-4, he could appear intimidating at first glance — but family, friends, and fellow officers knew him as a gentle giant with a kind heart. Law enforcement ran deep in the Feind family. Lloyd's brother also served as a patrolman with the department, and his uncle was a police detective.  Sergeant Feind was known as the kind of officer who stopped to talk with everyone. He was deeply in...

The Robert Moravec Story

April 27, 2026

In 1956, law enforcement in Le Sueur County looked very different than it does today. At that time, the entire sheriff's office was made up of just two men—Sheriff Pat W. Smith Sr., and one deputy: Robert "Bob" Moravec.   Bob Moravec was more than just a deputy. A proud Marine Corps veteran, he had served his country before joining the sheriff's office in 1948. Known throughout the community for his character and presence, Bob was widely respected—a local hero in every sense. He was also an e...