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Amazon Packages Are Showing Up In Weird Ways In Minnesota
If you had any buyer's remorse from Amazon Prime Days, hopefully that is gone by now. And, hopefully, you actually got your packages too. Between the porch pirates that are popping up and the interesting "packaging" that I'm seeing at my house, I'm amazed that one of ours even showed up. Psst...to help with the porch pirate issue, the tips below should help keep your new items safe.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Minnesotans Aren’t Happy
The head of Olive Garden's parent company is serving up a decision that's leaving Minnesota customers with a sour taste in their mouths. It's no secret that restaurants are struggling nationwide as more and more people choose to stay home to save money. Because of this, many chain restaurants like...
WCCO investigates the state of Minnesota's dams and what's being done to reduce the risk
MINNEAPOLIS — Images of the Rapidan Dam from last month show what a powerful force water can be. A partial failure pushed the Blue Earth River around the dam, taking land and a home with it. That wasn't the only dam that failed during the historic rainfall and flooding — two others had issues as well. Minnesota is home to 1,162 dams. So how likely is it to happen again?Across the metro and the state, dams control flooding on waterways, maintain lake levels for recreation and help fish and wildlife. Some are big structures. Others you might miss. Each has a...
APS announces new cell phone, device rules for upcoming school year
Austin Public Schools has announced new rules for cell phone and personal device use by students within the district’s schools. Sent out Tuesday, the new policy follows legislation passed in Minnesota this year requiring districts to adopt a policy on student cell phone and device use by March 15, 2025. Recently, the district updated its […] The post APS announces new cell phone, device rules for upcoming school year appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Charity bike ride fighting MS camps in Faribault overnight
Rice County Fairgrounds looked like Rice County campgrounds Tuesday evening, when hundreds of cyclists arrived to camp through the night in Faribault. The riders are in the middle of a five-day bike ride called BikeMS: Ride Across Minnesota, which hopes to help end multiple sclerosis (MS) by fundraising for the National MS Society for research and to support those living through an MS diagnosis. MS is a chronic, degenerative disease that damages the brain and spinal cord. ...
Man who shut down Interstate 35 near Faribault had over 40 pounds of meth in his car, charges say
FARIBAULT, Minn. — A man who held up traffic on Interstate 35 near Faribault for hours on Sunday had more than 40 pounds of meth in his vehicle, charging documents filed in Rice County allege.A 42-year-old man from Minneapolis is facing multiple felony drug charges and a charge for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon convicted of a crime of violence.Charges say law enforcement attempted to stop the man's vehicle on I-35 in Steele County by using stop sticks. The vehicle pulled over at one point and a 29-year-old woman exited before the man continued on the interstate.The woman...
Met-Con helps STEAM students build picnic tables for new playground
Just three students raised their hands when asked if they’d used power tools before. Ask the same question after today, and every hand would be up. Third and fourth graders in Summer STEAM at Jefferson Elementary learned to use some power tools directly from Met-Con staff Wednesday afternoon, as they built two picnic tables for the new nature-themed playground area. Not only did they put the finishing touch on their...
Four-wheeler, trailer, copper stolen and other reports
Deputies received a report at 4:13 p.m. Tuesday of a four-wheeler, trailer and two barrels of copper that were stolen at 72505 120th St. in Glenville. 1 arrested on warrant Deputies arrested Sarah Esther Woitas, 47, on a Mower County warrant at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday at 411 S. Broadway. 1 arrested on probation violation, warrant […] The post Four-wheeler, trailer, copper stolen and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
People can no longer comment on the City of Rochester's social media posts
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The City of Rochester is ending all comments on its social media pages. Mayor Kim Norton will also discontinue comments on her page. “The City of Rochester believes it is important to help support and foster a safe and inclusive community,” says City Administrator Alison Zelms. “Unfortunately, like other communities across the state of Minnesota and the nation, we have seen comments and activity via our social media channels that is counterproductive to those efforts. Discontinuing the use of comments effectively reduces the potential for harmful content and negative interactions because it removes an unmoderated and monitored forum for those activities.”
Drug charges filed in connection with I-35W incident near Faribault
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Criminal charges have been filed in connection with an incident on I-35W that triggered a standoff and significant disruption in traffic Sunday. Court documents detail the charges against 41-year-old Donald Ray Sanderson, including first-degree drug sale and possession, and being a felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition.
A community gem restored: With restoration work complete, Itasca Rock Garden opens for public tours
Tucked away northwest of Albert Lea, the Itasca Rock Garden since its creation has been a marvel for residents and visitors alike. In June, after work by conservators with the Wisconsin-based Kohler Foundation, as well as volunteer gardeners with the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library and Village, the rock garden was expected to reopen to […] The post A community gem restored: With restoration work complete, Itasca Rock Garden opens for public tours appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Missing Minnesota college student found in Montana creek
(Cooke City, MT) -- Authorities in Montana report finding the body of a college student from Minnesota who had been missing nearly two weeks. Red Lodge Fire Rescue says search crews spotted the body of Dylan Honnell of Rogers in East Rosebud Creek Tuesday and a helicopter team helped recover his body Wednesday morning. Investigators said Honnell fell into the rapids on the creek while hiking on July 12th. Twenty-year-old Honnell was a sophomore at Montana State University and a 2022 graduate of Rogers High School.
Man Reported Missing in Central Minnesota, Public Assistance Sought
(KNSI) – A 61-year-old man has been reported missing after last being seen in central Minnesota. The Lino Lakes Police Department says Thomas George Biatek left his home around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday to buy a battery for a waiting contractor. He never returned home. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says he is considered an endangered missing adult, and they are asking for the public’s help to find him.
What's next for Minnesota voters as the presidential race hits reset
MINNEAPOLIS — Voters have not seen a presidential race this volatile since 1968, when President Lyndon Johnson shocked the nation and announced he was dropping out of the the race.Sunday, President Biden announced he was dropping out of the race just weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. With Mr. Biden's endorsement, Vice President Kamala Harris has solidified her hold over delegates to become the likely Democratic nominee. With a possible new face of the Democratic party, Democratic analyst Abou Amara believes voters now see hope in former President Donald Trump."It is a shot to the arm of so many Democrats since...
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