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Waseca Legion downs Marshall to open sub-state tournament
The Waseca Senior Legion baseball team began postseason play Wednesday afternoon in New Ulm when they faced off against Marshall, who served as the home team in the game. A strong pitching performance from Sabastian Teague and aggressive baserunning performance led Waseca to earn a 6-2 victory to advance in the tournament. Teague pitched six and one third inning of two-run ball, allowing just six hits throughout the game. Tyson Reger entered the game in relief and earned the final two outs of the day...
Historic Janesville Walk preserves the town’s history
JANESVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - Janesville is the oldest town in Waseca County. Established in 1856, it carries memories almost two hundred years old, which is why its current residents decided to put together a history walk to tell its story. The move was spearheaded by Diana Summers - but in...
Westbound detour on I-90 at Hwy 105 scheduled in Austin
(ABC 6 News) — According to MnDOT, one more detour is coming on Interstate 90 on Austin’s west end. Westbound I-90 motorists near the Highway 105/Oakland Avenue bridge will be detoured up the exit and down the entrance ramps overnight on July 29th as crews set the decking material on the new bridge beams.
Bus drivers needed as Faribault Transportation gears up for new school year
Come this fall, parents throughout the city will be sending their children off to school, hoping they will learn something new and exciting each and every day. Before they even get to their destination, however, many parents will be entrusting other adults to safely transport those same children safely. Faribault Transportation is gearing up its back-to-school campaign to recruit more bus drivers. Drivers have a lot of freedom in how...
38th annual Cannon Cruisers Country Cruise is Friday, Aug. 2
The 38th annual Cannon Cruisers Country Cruise will be Friday, Aug. 2, with some changes compared to prior years. This year, the lineup for the event will be at Cannon Falls High School beginning at 5 p.m. instead of starting at Artisan Plaza. The cruise starts at 7 p.m. with an end time of 8 p.m. back at CFHS.
City of Rochester sends out survey to improve city
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The City of Rochester is looking to see how to make it a better town and that's why they're having a National Community Survey where residents can respond. This week they sent out postcards to 4,200 households in Rochester. They'll have 10 categories of questions and some questions include: Safety, Natural Environment and Mobility. On Aug.11-25 it will be available for everyone on the National Community Survey page.
Lonsdale Community Days grand marshal announced
Scott Pelava, owner of Lonsdale Auto Works, was chosen as the 2024 grand marshal for Lonsdale Community Days, happening on Saturday, August 10. Pelava opened Lonsdale Auto Works in 2005, providing service to the Lonsdale area for 19 years so far. He has been an active member of the Lonsdale Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC), serving two terms on the board of directors for them. Chamber Executive Director Shanna Gutzke-Kopp says that he has been “constructively working with staff, committee members & business leaders.”
Former North Dakota St Standout Signs with Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of roster moves in the wake of recent happenings at training camp, including adding some local talent. Second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon reportedly tore his ACL during Wednesday's training camp opener, leaving the team with a hole at the position. The Vikings addressed that...
Minneapolis crisis response team handles thousands of calls once routed to police
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minneapolis crisis response team, which was formed as an alternative to police after the murder of George Floyd, has responded to more than 20,000 calls since it was formed – handling calls ranging from mental health to homelessness and addiction. Why it matters. The...
New tower aims to bring chimney swifts back to Delano
People in downtown Delano may have noticed a new tower on the levee between the Riverside Commons building and the South Fork of the Crow River. That tower, visible from Riverfront Park, was designed to be a habitat for chimney swifts. The birds, once common in the area, have disappeared due to people capping their chimneys, eliminating their roosting and breeding sites.
Vikings’ Cornerback Might Have Cringiest Interview in Team History
Minnesota Vikings' cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. might have had one of the cringiest interviews in franchise history. The post Vikings’ Cornerback Might Have Cringiest Interview in Team History appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Steele/Waseca Drug Court celebrates a decade of offering an alternative for recovering addicts
After a decade filled with remarkable, heartwarming success stories, the participants, prosecutors, judges and staff involved with the Steele-Waseca Drug Court say the verdict is in: the program has proven a resounding success. Last week, the Drug Court celebrated its 10-year anniversary, with judges Joseph Beutel and Carol Hanks, Drug Court Administrator Nicole Grams and program participants all speaking in front of a packed courtroom to celebrate the powerful changes the program has brought. ...
Dashcam shows on duty crashes by State Trooper charged in connection to Olivia Flores' death
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Dashcam footage released by the Minnesota State Patrol shows the state trooper blamed for the auto crash that claimed the life of Owatonna teenager, Olivia Flores, shows Shane Roper's four prior on duty car accidents. The first dashcam video above shows Roper near the northwest Rochester Meat...
‘One last ride with friends’: Legion Riders, others treat veteran on hospice to ride on motorcycle
A group of American Legion Riders and other family and friends treated one of the founding local Legion Riders members, now struggling with cancer, to a motorcycle ride together around Fountain Lake Wednesday afternoon. Wes Halverson, another of the founding Riders members in Albert Lea, said a group started talking about putting together the ride […] The post ‘One last ride with friends’: Legion Riders, others treat veteran on hospice to ride on motorcycle appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Update: Endangered missing man found safe
Update: The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has canceled the endangered missing persons alert. It stated Thomas Biatek was found safe. Original story: The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issued an endangered missing persons alert Wednesday for a Lino Lakes man who previously lived in Albert Lea. The law enforcement organization stated Thomas George Biatek, […] The post Update: Endangered missing man found safe appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Aces close out regular season with win over Blue Jays
The Owatonna Aces looked to bounce back on Monday night and avoid losing three straight home games after losses to the Wanamingo Jacks and the Dodge County Diamondbacks over the weekend. The faced off against the Austin Blue Jays on Monday night, with the game starting late and lasting only seven innings. After falling behind early, the Aces quickly tied the game up and took the lead, as they won 6-3 over the Blue Jays. ...
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