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Faribault man charged in shooting death of coworker at Lakeville Amazon fulfillment center
LAKEVILLE, Minn. — A Faribault man is accused of fatally shooting his coworker at an Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville early Saturday morning.The 24-year-old suspect is charged with second-degree murder for the death of 22-year-old Ahmed Ibrahim Cariif, according to a complaint filed in Dakota County on Tuesday.Lakeville police say officers responded to a shooting in the parking lot of 9800 217th Street West just after 4 a.m. Upon arrival, they found a man with a suspected gunshot wound. Though officers provided medical aid, he died at the scene.Charges say that Cariif, the suspect and a third man had carpooled...
Faribault's Kleffman, 76, joined by brother, 90, at national swimming championship
Faribault’s Robin Kleffman is no stranger to swimming, as he has won several awards and made several trips to the United States Masters Swimming National Championships. But this year was extra special for him, as he was joined by his brother Roger. 76-year-old Robin and 90-year-old Roger went to the 2024 United States Masters Spring Swimming Championship that took place in Indianapolis from June 20-24. The brothers both swam competitively in high school and while Robin swam in his 20s and started to compete again...
Southern Minnesota to Adopt 10-Digit Dialing
Residents and businesses in the 507 area code, which includes cities like Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, Mankato, and Winona, will need to switch to 10-digit dialing starting July 30th. This change is necessary because the 507 area code is projected to run out of numbers by early 2025, prompting the addition of a new 924 area code.
Rice County Collaborative announces nearly $450,000 in social service grants; City seeking applicants for boards & commissions; Northfield Arts Guild to present Rue & Sabien
The governing board of the Rice County Family Services Collaborative, a partnership between Rice County’s Public Health, Social Services and Community Corrections departments and Faribault and Northfield Public schools, the Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative and Three Rivers Community Action, announced yesterday that it has awarded $447,000 to several Rice County organizations, providing them with two years of support.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads to Elko on July 3
ELKO, Minn. (FOX 9) - Elko is next at bat for the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour on Wednesday, July 3. FOX 9 will be live at Fredrickson Field in Elko starting at 5 p.m. as the Elko Express take on the Prior Lake Jays at 7 p.m. Baseball has...
Expanding her horizons: Student attends workshop at West Point Military Academy
School has been out for many weeks, but for some students, learning does not end because the calendar says it is summer. The post Expanding her horizons: Student attends workshop at West Point Military Academy appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Owatonna native returns for wood-turning show at Arts Center
GALLERY HOURS AND RECEPTION The gallery dates for Roger Nass’ exhibit are July 7-28. The Owatonna Arts Center is open 1-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. An opening reception for the show is scheduled 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 9. a95c6381-a6f1-4a61-b791-2e0fe7d70ab5 Artist Roger Nass is returning to his roots with his upcoming show at the Owatonna Arts Center. Nass practices the traditional art of wood turning, sculpting wood through the use...
Owatonna competes in New Ulm Junior Upper Midwest Classic
VFW and Legion baseball is a great way for up and coming high school players to get experience during the summer and a good way to see what’s to come for area teams. For Owatonna, it seems the future is bright. The Owatonna VFW mix team (9th and 10th grade) played the best of the best in the New Ulm Junior Upper Midwest Classic over the weekend. While Owatonna ended...
New state law seeks to increase wages, competition for workers
Michael Rubke works at the front desk of a Minneapolis condominium building — and he wants to be able to keep working there. Last year, he was surprised to learn that he could be forced to leave, regardless of his job performance. Rubke works for the property management company...
Now 24 Minnesota Counties Have Deer Feeding + Attractant Bans
With all that nature has to offer throughout the state, owning land in Minnesota is a pleasure many enjoy. In fact, privately owned land covers more than 75 percent of the state. Those who own land in Minnesota also play a vital role in protecting Minnesota's diverse habitats. The Minnesota...
Flooding along Mississippi River extends throughout western Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — A number of counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting flood conditions, as rainfall remains in the forecast. Over the weekend, parts of Minnesota were on high alert as flood levels continued to rise in many areas after days of unrelenting rain. Wisconsin’s northwestern neighbors are now...
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