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Looking ahead at next week
Past Labor Day, our quiet weather stretch continues for the most part. No significant chances of rain are on the horizon as of right now, with Thursday being the only chance of our area seeing rain, and it’s only a slight chance. Tuesday we begin to warm things up...
Man is found guilty of murdering Rochester teacher with an axe
(ABC 6 News) – The man who murdered a Rochester teacher in New Orleans was found guilty on Friday. In March 2021, 39-year-old Liz Quackenbush was found dead in her home in New Orleans after a 9-1-1 call from the uncle of her boyfriend, Preston Higgs. Quackenbush formerly taught science at the Alternative Learning Center in Rochester, Minnesota.
Knights go 1-1 in pair of five-set matches against Alma, Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Carleton volleyball team split a pair of five-set thrillers to close out opening weekend at the Rosalie Resch Invitational Saturday. The Knights defeated Alma before falling to host University of Chicago. Match 1 – Carleton 3, Alma 2. Saturday's first match opened with an...
Rochester Murder Charges: Suspect Strangled Victim, Moved Body
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The woman charged in a Rochester murder case moved the victim after strangling him with a belt. That’s according to the criminal complaint in the case, which was filed in Olmsted County Court on Friday. The alleged homicide occurred sometime between the night of June 14 and morning of June 15.
DJJD Horseshoe Hunt: Clue No. 4
You don’t need to register your button to receive the $1,000 prize. However, if you were one of the hundreds of people that registered their buttons, you get $2,000 for solving the puzzle. It would be way cool if you brought a few extra bags with you and picked up trash as you hunt. What a cool way for us all to chip in and make the public areas of our town look sharp for all the visitors coming to town next week. ...
60 Main: Rooftop bar was not feasible
Developers behind 60 Main, the downtown hotel-apartment building under construction, responded to public reactions wishing the project included a rooftop bar confirming it won’t be included. Earlier this month, the Winona Planning Commission approved a site plan for the hotel-apartment building despite some concerns from neighbors about a planned fenced parking lot and its impact on traffic flow in the area.
Rochester considers hiking property taxes by 10 percent next year
ListenRochester considers hiking property taxes by 10 percent next year. The Rochester city council is discussing a proposed budget for next year that, if approved, would lead to the largest year-to-year property tax hike in a decade — bumping the tax levy by 10.35 percent. By comparison, both Minneapolis...
Hunter Frank Memorial Ride returning to support veterans
The biggest fear of anyone who’s lost a loved one in the armed services is that they will be forgotten. That’s what has driven Brandon Flores to keep going these past four years. His brother Hunter Frank died in 2020 while deployed with the U.S. Navy in El Salvador. Frank spent his formative years in Steele and Waseca Counties, and enlisted in the Navy after graduating from Owatonna High School...
Northfield makes Mankato West earn it, but Raiders fall 31-6 in opener
With 3:56 to go in the third quarter, Trevor Sheldrup sprinted down the left sideline and past his teammates, as he put Mankato West ahead 24-6 en route to an eventual 31-6 victory over Northfield Friday night. Functionally, it served as a nail in the Raiders' coffin. It was also a reminder of how slim the margins can be. Just one play earlier, Northfield failed to convert on fourth down relatively deep in Mankato West's end of the field; moments later, the deficit had grown...
‘People have been anxiously waiting’: New coffee shop, pizzeria opening downtown
After months of preparation and revitalization, Albert Lea’s newest downtown restaurant establishment has opened to the public. Cento Wood-Fired Pizza and Cafe is in the former Jacobson Building at 211 S. Broadway and features a cafe in the front, selling coffee and baked goods, and a pizzeria in the back, with everything from specialty cocktails […] The post ‘People have been anxiously waiting’: New coffee shop, pizzeria opening downtown appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Winona State Introduces 24/7 Crisis Lifelines on ID Cards
Starting this fall, all new Winona State IDs will provide students and employees with direct access to 24/7 crisis lifeline phone numbers. This new initiative aims to assist individuals seeking mental health support by providing information on how to call or text the 988-crisis lifeline information listed on the back of the ID. The 988-crisis lifeline connects instantly to local suicide prevention and crisis intervention call centers that are open for help around-the-clock. The centers are equipped with skilled crisis professionals to support callers through a mental health emergency of any kind.
Women’s Golf Tees off 2024 Fall Season at Falcon Invite
PRESCOTT, Wis. – The UW-Superior women's golf team kicked off the 2024 fall season on the road this weekend at the Falcon Invite, hosted by UW-River Falls, held at Clifton Highlands Golf Course. The Yellowjackets would compile a team score of 391 in today's opening round of the two-day...
Randolph football comes from behind for season opener win over NRHEG
Randolph Rocket football started its 2024 season with a come-from-behind win on the road against the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) Panthers 28-16 Thursday night, Aug. 29. The Rockets trailed 16-6 at halftime before scoring 22 unanswered points in the second half. The game was delayed two hours, not starting until 9...
Neal: Wild wanted Patrik Laine, but Laine did not want the Wild
The 3-2 Pitch: With the Wild’s season fast approaching, Neal also tackled the difficult AL Central, the putrid Gophers run defense and a bold prediction for the Lynx and Twins. Neal: Wild wanted Patrik Laine, but Laine did not want the Wild. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the...
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