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I-35 in Faribault shut down: Video shows standoff on highway
FARIBAULT, Minn. (FOX 9) - Traffic cameras show a confrontation between police and a man holding a weapon along Interstate 35 near Faribault, Minnesota, that shut down traffic for hours. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office released additional details about the standoff on Sunday night. What we know so far.
Gallery: Discovery Walk Nears Completion in Downtown Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The end appears to be near for a multi-year construction project in downtown Rochester. Despite the near completion of the project, construction in the downtown is not going anywhere anytime soon. Mayo Clinic is set to begin construction on its $5 billion expansion this year. Construction...
I-35 open after incident with police on scene caused temporary detour near Faribault
Interstate 35 has reopened after an incident with police on the scene caused a detour in both directions near Faribault Sunday. Motorists were detoured off of Interstate 35 in both directions at Medford near Faribault late Sunday afternoon. A police presence was visible on MnDOT traffic cameras. Around 8 p.m.,...
Mild temps continue, heat returning late week
Another week of relatively mild temperatures is ahead with an active start to the week. While we are not tracking any severe storms, we are looking at more of your typical summertime afternoon thunderstorms that are isolated to scattered in nature. Tuesday will have the highest chance for some scattered thunderstorms. The stronger ones could features some heavy downpours and small hail.
Faribault's Local Hero Brigade, Community Volunteers Tackle Historic Flooding Woes in Minnesota
With the backdrop of unrelenting rain and rising waters in Faribault, Minnesota, a cohort of local heroes has risen, not via capes but with a steadfast commitment to fill sandbags and haul furniture. These individuals are part of the Rice County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a group that served as an indispensable resource during the spate of summer flooding which saw the city grapple with a torrential 17.64 inches of June rain. This deluge tested the endurance of Faribault’s infrastructure, leading to widespread damage and the urgent need for community-led intervention.
Root River back open in Lanesboro
FILLMORE COUNTY, Minn.-- A popular Lanesboro attraction has reopened for visitors and community members to enjoy. Joe Goetzke, Executive Director at Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce shared a statement of the anticipated open:. "After a weeks-long period of being too high and fast for people to recreate on, the Root...
Man suffering from seizures for years finds answers at Mayo Clinic
(ABC 6 News) – For the last few years, Parker Shanks’ life was ruled by a debilitating birth defect he didn’t even know he had. The first time Shanks had a seizure, he was a junior in college. Until then – he lived a carefree life –...
St.James Coffee celebrated 12th anniversary of being open
ROCHESTER, Minn. At St. James Coffee they celebrated their 12th anniversary of being open. There were donuts and free coffee to thank their customers for supporting them. They're a non-profit organizations that brings the community together through Coffee and Christ. Operations Manager Mellissa Scaccio says it feels good to serve the community.
Work on Mississippi River bridge at Lansing to resume
Construction will resume soon on the new bridge over the Mississippi River at Lansing. Work was suspended in early June due to high water river levels, and then flooding. Pete Hjelmstad, a field service coordinator for the Iowa DOT, says there’s clean up to do before work on the bridge can restart.
Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley to hold Lemonade Day on August 1st
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s become a summer tradition for the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley, kids and lemonade. The 15th annual #Squeezetheday Lemonade Day will be held on Thursday, August 1st in communities in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Altoona, Menomonie and Black River Falls.
Your first look inside the new Wood County Sheriff’s Office and Jail as construction continues
WISCONSIN RAPIDS − It's been about 1 ⅟₂ years since Wood County broke ground on the new Wood County Sheriff's Office and Jail in October 2022, and the approximately $98 million project is still on time and on budget, according to officials. Construction of the new county building is on track to...
Construction of Massive Solar Farm in Becker Clears Another Major Hurdle
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission recently approved the site permit, requested by Xcel Energy, for one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments in the community of Becker. PUC Chair Katie Sieben says construction for two additional solar arrays had already been approved, starting last year, but there’s significance...
New Asian restaurant opens doors in downtown Chippewa Falls
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Even though House of Eggrolls – located at 504 N. Bridge St. – is not quite two months old, it is already winning the hearts and tempting the palettes of Chippewa Falls residents. Owners Kevin (41) and MaiNhia (36) Vue said they had talked...
Pondview Lavender Farm: A budding business
CHIPPEWA FALLS – If you happen to find yourself driving on Highway 29 in Chippewa Falls and smell light floral and herbal notes, chances are you are not far from Pondview Lavender Farm. And, if the smell doesn’t do it, the sea of purple may catch your eye instead....
River Valley Remodelers breaks ground on facility
WEST SALEM – River Valley Remodelers recently broke ground on its new West Salem facility project in the former American Home Fireplace & Patio facility on County Road M. River Valley Remodelers CEO Michael Oldenburg said the expansion is a response to the rapid growth the company has experienced – necessitating larger, more efficient headquarters.
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