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Honoring those who’ve helped: Hormel recognizes young people who have made a difference
From recognizing food insecurities to trying to ease global tensions, the youth who were honored as 10 Under 20 Food Heroes by Hormel Foods are a beacon of hope for the future. The winners, who came from all around the nation to Austin, were honored at the Hormel Institute Monday and Natlaie Dietz, a 13-year […] The post Honoring those who’ve helped: Hormel recognizes young people who have made a difference appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin's Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service gives an update on its new EMT-In-Training program
AUSTIN, Minn.- Mayo Clinic's new EMT-in-Training Program started this August and it is in its third week as of Monday, Aug. 19. According to its instructor, Amy Wallenburg, assistant supervisor for the Mayo Ambulance Service's Austin and Albert Lea stations, the new programs first 8 students have been doing fantastic so far.
Albert Lea arson defendant’s new plea hearing scheduled for September
(ABC 6 News) – The third of four Albert Lea arson suspects has a new plea hearing scheduled in Freeborn County Court. Kaden James Ashenfelter pleaded not guilty to a charge of aiding and abetting 1st-degree arson in December of 2023. Ashenfelter was scheduled to stand trial on the...
Man charged for allegedly using a tool to strike woman
A Minnesota man is being held in Mower County Jail and has been charged with three counts in connection to an altercation Sunday, during which he allegedly threatened to kill a woman. Commando Obang Gor, 21, of St. Cloud, has been charged with one felony count of second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, one […] The post Man charged for allegedly using a tool to strike woman appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Assignment Education: Back to School, One-on-one with APS superintendent Dr. Page
APS Superintendent Dr. Joey Page discusses cell phone policy and new school year. (ABC 6 News) — Dr. Joey Page is superintendent of Austin Public Schools. With the school year starting on Monday, August 26, all week on ABC 6 News Good Morning from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., Jeremy Ledford and Carly Berglund are sharing different topics to help get you and your students ready for a year of learning.
Waseca Art Center features 2 new artists
A veteran photographer with roots on a rural Waseca County farm and a degree from the University of Minnesota-Waseca and a Prior Lake artist with a photography degree and deep experience in painting are the latest two artists to be featured by the Waseca Art Center. Dick Crumb and Abigail Blythe, whose work will be on display through Sept. 14 at the Art Center, shared with the gathered public last Thursday a bit about their background and artistic tastes at an open, free reception which...
Annual Artworks Festival returns to downtown Austin this weekend
AUSTIN, Minn. – The two-day Austin Artworks Festival is almost here. The free celebration of visual, performing, and literary artists will take place Saturday and Sunday in downtown Austin. The festival is put on by Austin Area Arts, a non-profit agency which also oversees the Austin ArtWorks Center and...
Riverland student gets Coca-Cola scholarship
KIMT-TV 3 NEWS – A Riverland Community College student has been awarded a Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship for 2024. The $1,000 scholarship is given to 200 members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) each year. There were nearly 1,500 applicants in 2024. Riverland students Akoua Gnimavo...
Kids become young entrepreneurs in Albert Lea
Kids in Albert Lea were getting some hands-on experience and taking the initiative Sunday afternoon to learn how to run a business. KIMT News Three's Maureen Dudley went to a young entrepreneurs fair to see what is was they were selling and how they were able to get into a business mindset.
Hofmann Apiaries hosts large crowd for World Honeybee Day
Despite passing showers, the first of what its organizers hope will be an annual celebration of World Honeybee Day at the only honeybee farm on the National Register of Historic Places drew well over 100 guests to an idyllic setting in rural Waseca County. The celebration took on a decidedly festive atmosphere with live music from Mankato musicians and longtime public school teachers Dave Pengra and Ron Arsenault, Mexican food from local food truck Tacos La Reyna and a visit from “Queen Bee” Terry McDaniel,...
A year of firsts, cherished traditions celebrated during SCFF
After six eventful days, a little bit of rain and a lot of smiles, the 2024 Steele County Free Fair came to a close Sunday evening. During the week, fairgoers were able to witness a lot of firsts: the first time the Fair Square stage was sponsored by Wenger Corporation, the first time the fair selected the best new fair food before the fair official began (congratulations again, Noris Cuisine), the first time Brian Deml had his face painted inside the Four Seasons Centre (and...
New building for Family Promise Rochester set to house those in need
KIMT News Three's Maureen Dudley spoke with the nonprofit about it's new building opening in October. Family Promise Rochester receives grant and gives update to new facility. Family Promise Rochester receives grant to help get needed items for new facility.
Football players, coaches, and managers recognized at fair rally
Even with a new name, the Wenger Stage at Fair Square at the Steele County Free Fair continued the tradition of having the Owatonna football/cheerleader rally close out the fair Sunday night. Owatonna football coach Jeff Williams came out and introduced each of the players of the 2024 Owatonna Huskies team after the cheerleaders were introduced by varsity cheerleading coach Jenna Compton. The football and cheerleader rally has been going...
Red Cross seeking local blood donors
GIVE BLOOD To find upcoming blood drives in the area, visit redcross.org The next Red Cross blood drive in Owatonna is scheduled for 1-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church. 2bf3e47b-c304-456c-8082-969e22fb18d1 The Red Cross recently announced a critical need for blood donors, reporting a 25% reduction in its national blood supply since July...
Flores remembered, cheerleaders recognized at fair rally
The Owatonna cheerleading team returns for another sports season after losing a captain, a teammate, and friend right before the end of the school year. The team was recognized on the last day of the Steele County Free Fair on Sunday at the football/cheerleader rally. Head coach Jenna Compton introduced the varsity cheerleaders and also talked about Olivia Flores. Compton has been coaching cheerleading in Owatonna since 2010 and this...
Juvenile driver arrested for DWI after crashing to a home in Dover
DOVER, Minn. – The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile suspected of drunk driving crashed into the side of a house overnight. Deputies were called to Center Street West in Dover around 2:45 am Monday. They found a vehicle had been driven into the side of a house, damaging a wall, and say they determined the driver, a juvenile from Eyota, was under the influence of alcohol.
New Mayo Clinic resident just finished competing in the Paris Olympic games
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Just days after competing in the Paris Games, a three-time Olympian is now pursuing a different passion right here in Minnesota.Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team."If you work hard and set your goals, then anything is possible," said Murez.She swam at Stanford University in college while getting a degree in human biology."After I graduated, I wanted to continue professionally swimming, so I moved to Israel to represent the Israeli...
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