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Drug Court graduates 'making up for lost time'
Looking at the latest graduates from Steele Waseca Drug Court, Chief Judge Joseph Bueltel declared he’d be hard pressed to find two people so different from one another. The court celebrated the graduation of Matthew Burr and Jessica Dube this week. commending the two for their completion of the sobriety program. In spite of all their differences, Bueltel noted a few commonalities between the two — grit, hard work and...
New Richland Council adjusts rates, appoints new councilor
The New Richland City Council has boosted sewer rates and cut water rates, following a recommendation from Abdo Consulting to look for ways to boost funding for its sewer fund while taking advantage of the opportunity to lower water rates. Under the updated rates, the base connection fee for water will lower from $8 to $7 and water rates from $10 per 1,000 gallons to $9. Meanwhile, sewer rates will rise, the base connection fee going from $10 to $11.50 and rates going from $12...
Inaugural Blooming Prairie market draws vendors from Steele County and beyond
Blooming Prairie residents can now shop locally grown and crafted goods right in their hometown. Blossom Thyme Farmers Market debuted Wednesday evening in Fire Department Park to favorable weather, drawing a variety of vendors on its inaugural night. Emily Glaser, vice president of the market board, said the Blossom Thyme will fill a gap in the community. ...
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...
Disaster Recovery Centers open in Albert Lea and Worthington
Change in hours coming Tuesday Two new FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers opened this past Tuesday in a pair of southern Minnesota counties to help residents kickstart their recovery after the severe storms and flooding of June 16 – July 4. Specialists from FEMA, the state of Minnesota and the U.S. Small Business Administration will […] The post Disaster Recovery Centers open in Albert Lea and Worthington appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
National Thanksgiving Turkey to once again come from Minnesota
(St. Paul MN-) The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council are thrilled to announce that for the second consecutive year, the presidential turkey flock is being raised by a Minnesota turkey farmer. National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman John Zimmerman, a turkey farmer from Northfield, will be present on Saturday August 31st, 12:00 pm at the Minnesota State Fair to discuss raising the presidential flock.
Reading, math, and science scores up in Rochester schools, down in Albert Lea and Austin
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has released the scores from the 2024 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). MDE says scores in reading, math, and science remained steady for the 2023-2024 school year and an improvement in consistent attendance rates among all student groups for 2023. “We...
Marketplace project may move forward
The Waseca Investment group may be moving forward with development of the city-owned Waseca Marketplace property. The announcement came during the regular meeting of the Waseca City Council, Tuesday, August 20, 2024. A few months earlier, the local investment group had come before the council saying it was unlikely to...
Chamber launches ‘100 more in 2024’ to boost local business connections
Building on the success of last year’s “100 Visits in 100 Days” campaign, the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its new initiative, “100 More in 2024.” This program continues the chamber’s commitment to fostering strong connections, promoting local businesses and advocating for its members throughout Freeborn County, […] The post Chamber launches ‘100 more in 2024’ to boost local business connections appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Laundromat opens in New Richland
New Richland Farm and Home Supply, formerly Gambles, owner Bruce Meyer opened what he calls a “basic and efficient” laundromat along New Richland’s main street earlier this summer. He says he is glad it was an option for those who had extra cleanup to do after recent flooding, and for those whose washers or dryers may have been damaged. He points out customers can accomplish their work more quickly at the laundromat because they can use more than one machine at a time.
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