On April 7th, 2022, Agents with the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force executed a search warrant in rural Mapleton at the home of 38 year old Michael Allen Smith. The warrant was obtained as part of an investigation that started with Smith selling 30 grams of methamphetamine to a DTF informant in early March. During execution of the warrant, Agents seized an additional 75 grams of methamphetamine, 44 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, a half pound of marijuana, THC edibles, and prescription medication.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
