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Rice County Lifts Some No-Wake Restrictions
Just in time for the 4th of July, No-Wake restrictions have been lifted on both Cedar and French lakes in Rice County. No-Wake restrictions remain on Cannon, Circle, Cody/Phelps, Fox, Maszaska, Roberds, Sakatah, Shields and Union Lakes. The definition of a No-Wake Zone means that all boats must travel at...
Crews work to stabilize Faribault dam damaged in flooding
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Crews in southern Minnesota are working to stabilize a dam damaged from recent flooding.The City of Faribault says the north side of the dam next to the Faribault Mill and south of Slevin Park is suffering from "flood-related erosion" on its north side.The full extent of the damage will not be determined until the water fully recedes.People are asked to avoid the area and not proceed beyond barricades and police tape within Slevin Park.City officials do not believe there is an immediate risk to the public.Crews will continue to monitor the situation.Last week, the Rapidan Dam south of Mankato experienced a partial failure due to flooding on the Blue Earth River. Erosion of a nearby embankment caused a family's home to collapse into the river. The iconic Rapidan Dam Store was also bought and demolished by Blue Earth County before it suffered the same fate.
Downtown Thursdays Continue in Owatonna (But Not This Week)
Downtown Thursdays in Owatonna are held the first Thursday of the month in the summer, but July will be different. The first Thursday in June, July, August, and September typically feature live music and more than 100 vendors, including food, crafts, and more. However in July, since the first Thursday...
Civil Rights complaint filed against Iowa trucking company
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - An Illinois man has filed a civil rights complaint with the state’s Civil Rights Commission after he said he was told to cut his hair or go home during a training session. Drew Harvey said he was working towards driving a semi-truck for TMC...
Drivers warned of automatic fines up to $1,000 with new cameras in effect from July 1 – state can even take tax refund
SPEEDERS have been warned about new cameras equipped to issue automatic fines in key areas – it could cost some $1,000. If drivers don’t officially respond within 30 days, the city can come after benefit payments and tax returns. Six Iowa cities – Davenport, Cedar Rapids, LeClaire, Muscatine, and Des Moines – recently passed a […]
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Seemingly Shoots His Shot At The “Hawk Tuah” Girl
Sam Darnold seems to really like the action that Hawk Tuah can bring. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback seemed to shoot his shot at the viral young lady who has swept the nation over her mind-boggling interview. Otherwise known as Hailey Welch, Hawk Tuah Girl was asked how she would please...
Minneapolis launches first Narcan vending machine
Minneapolis is testing a new strategy to combat the opioid crisis: a Narcan vending machine. Mayor Jacob Frey and city staff unveiled the new machine in south Minneapolis at Fire Station 21 Wednesday. It’s designed like a regular vending machine, but it's stocked with a hundred boxes of naloxone, an opioid anti-overdose medication.
Mayo Clinic touts advancements in hip, knee replacement to keep seniors active
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The summer weather inspires people of all ages to head outside and play sports. For seniors, pickleball has become a popular option, partly because the court is small enough that players don’t need to move very far to hit the ball. But, according to Mayo...
Blue Ribbon Romance – Get Married For ‘Free’ At These MN County Fairs This Summer
A lot of people have crazy ideas when it comes to their wedding ceremony. Some people like to jump out of airplanes, Say ‘I Do’ underwater… Bungee Jumping after they’ve been announced husband and wife, and even getting married on a roller coaster. Well if getting married at a county fair has always been your idea of the perfect wedding, you are in luck!
Another round of rain won't help flooding, but downward trend in water levels expected to continue
MINNESOTA, USA — As storms rolled through the Twin Cities again during the Fourth of July on Thursday, Mollie Shields of Bloomington felt a little rain fatigue. "Never thought you'd say no more rain," Shields said, "but we're definitely at that point right now." Although Shields said her garden...
Stewartville holds Fourth of July events despite storms
(ABC 6 News) — Strong storms cancelled or postponed Fourth of July events all over the area, but Stewartville waited out the rain to celebrate. The annual parade was postponed from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., which was just enough time for the rain to let up so the community could come out to the parade.
Minnesotans Can Get a Free 7-Day State Park Pass
Public libraries...what can't they do? Teach you some manners, Greg. F#@%ing Greg... On top of books and internet access (and waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more), you can also "check out" a 7-day pass to a Minnesota State Park from participating public libraries across the state. Minnesota State Parks Library Program. The program will...
State Representative Roger Skraba and International Falls Mayor Harley Droba talk mining, ERA, and funding rural services in candidate forum for District 3A seat
The Minnesota House of Representatives District 3A seat will be on the ballot this November. Incumbent Roger Skraba (R) is running for reelection. He is challenged by International Falls Mayor Harley Droba (DFL). On Jun. 28 the two participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Lake County Press, and moderated by Brian Larsen, editor of the Cook County News Herald.
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