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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan tells those seeking abortions "you are welcome here"
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services. On Monday, Iowa will enact its ban on most abortions beyond six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant. On Thursday, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse toured abortion provider Whole Women's Health Alliance in Bloomington. "I'm really honored to be here," Flanagan said after she and others toured the facility. "Sometimes the stigma that is attached to abortion care...
Albert Lea Recreation Department brings new archery-based sport
It was a gorgeous summer evening Wednesday as members of Albert Lea Recreation hosted their first session of archery tag at Eberhart Park. The post Albert Lea Recreation Department brings new archery-based sport appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Despite Trump claim and 2020 tweet showing support, Harris never donated to Minnesota Freedom Fund
MINNEAPOLIS — Former President Donald Trump is using a 2022 Minnesota murder case to attack Vice President Kamala Harris.Trump claims Harris helped raise millions and personally donated to a fund that got extra support to bail out protestors in the aftermath of George Floyd's death."One of the dangerous criminals Kamala helped bail out of jail was Shawn Michael Tillman," Trump said at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina. "You know that name. A repeat offender who, with Harris's help, was set free. He then went on to murder a man on a train platform in St. Paul, Minnesota, shooting him...
Court dispositions: March 8, 2024
Freeborn County District Court March 8 Jose Guadalupe Garza Jr., 52, 940 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Criminal damage to property – first-degree felony. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections – Adult MN Correctional Facility-St. Cloud for 15 months. Supervised probation for two years. Restitution $1,000. Fees $155. Brian James Phillips, 44, 105 13th St., […] The post Court dispositions: March 8, 2024 appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Watershed District officials highlight need for Bancroft Bay dredging
Shell Rock River Watershed District leaders laid out their case for dredging Bancroft Bay on Thursday in a community meeting and urged residents to contact state Department of Natural Resources officials to emphasize the importance of the project locally. The meeting took place as the district seeks to obtain its permit from the DNR for […] The post Watershed District officials highlight need for Bancroft Bay dredging appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea man appears on school park indecent exposure charges
(ABC 6 News) – An Albert Lea man appeared in Freeborn County Court Friday on two charges of indecent exposure at Sibley School Park. Mauricio Gutierrez Espana, 29, made a first appearance on two counts of gross misdemeanor indecent exposure in the presence of a minor under age 16.
Austin Living: Opening Doors to Music
Pacelli music teacher Katy Bisanti is using her opera background to invite students and public into its emotional pull On May 24, Pacelli Catholic Schools music teacher Katy Bisanti stood before the choir composed of students for what was their final performance of the year. It was the school’s commencement and the songs of […] The post Austin Living: Opening Doors to Music appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Summerset Theatre is set to open ‘Bright Star’
Summerset Theatre will open its second show of the season with “Bright Star,” on Wednesday, July 31. Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, “Bright Star” first opened on Broadway in 2016. The musical tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich […] The post Summerset Theatre is set to open ‘Bright Star’ appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Direct balloting opens in Olmsted County ahead of primary elections
(ABC 6 News) – Eighteen days ahead of the primary election on August 13, Olmsted County has started accepting direct ballots for absentee voters at two locations in Rochester. “Direct balloting is faster, more convenient, and honestly more popular for voters,” said Luke Turner, associate director for Olmsted County...
Rollingstone veteran accepts Quilt of Valor
William “Bill” Schell, of Rollingstone, was presented a Quilt of Valor at the Winona American Legion. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966 and went to Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago for boot camp. He was on Brother Duty, with his brother Ed, on the USS Bayfield stationed in Long Beach, Calif., and had a tour to Vietnam for two years and 13 months as a welder. He was sent to welder school and then worked with the Navy Seal team for six months back in Vietnam on night boat duty in the open waters, which was a pretty dangerous job. In October 1969, Bill was discharged from active duty in the U.S. Navy.
Parents express support for Rosa Parks Charter High School
(ABC 6 News) — The Rosa Parks Charter High School met Thursday, July 25, and discussed an investigation into allegations made against the school during a closed session. According to a letter obtained by ABC 6 News from a board member to families, over the past six months, several allegations against the school were reported to their authorizer, the Minnesota Guild of Public Charter Schools.
Darin Douglas Finley, convicted in the death of Melissa Rack, in jail on probation violation
The man convicted of felony criminal vehicular homicide in the death of Melissa Rack in December 2022, is back in jail on a probation violation related to a separate case. Darin Douglas Finley, 37, is being held in the Mower County Jail on a probation violation related to a gross misdemeanor DWI conviction that came […] The post Darin Douglas Finley, convicted in the death of Melissa Rack, in jail on probation violation appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Rochester Clerk Accused of Stealing Pricey Bracelet Meant to be Shipped to Jewler
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office has filed a felony theft charge against a Rochester clerk who’s accused of stealing a pricey bracelet that was meant to be shipped to a jewelry store. That’s according to a criminal complaint filed on Thursday. The alleged theft...
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