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Southern Minnesota Dam and Bridge at Risk of Collapse After Heavy Flooding
{KXLG – Minnesota} Rushing waters from the Blue Earth River have already left a trail of debris and destruction on the edges of a southern Minnesota dam that partially failed last week. Still, officials acknowledged Tuesday the structure most in danger may be the bridge that looms nearby. The...
Brandon Sheppard Leads All 30 Laps to Capture Friday Night Gopher 50 Feature
SPRING VALLEY, MN (July 5, 2024) – Brandon Sheppard didn’t miss a beat in the second NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 Feature on Friday at Deer Creek Speedway. Bouncing back from the Feature race earlier in the day that saw the New Berlin, IL driver finish 17th after suffering a flat right-rear tire, Sheppard led flag-to-flag to win his third World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models Feature race of the season at Deer Creek Speedway.
Minnesota Coffee Roaster Speaks Out on Coffee Toxin Concerns
You may have heard concerns about your cup of coffee containing toxins from -- yuck -- moldy coffee beans. And yes, your "morning joe" likely DOES contain a very small amount of what are called "mycotoxins"-- fungal toxins that are made by molds that can grow in coffee beans and other foods. The concern comes over the potential health risks which include not only liver, kidney and immune system damage, but even carcinogenic effects.
13 Minnesota Cities to See Spectacular Fireworks on Friday, July 5th
Did you miss out on the Fourth of July fireworks? Don’t worry, because the celebration isn’t over yet!. Due to heavy rain in some areas on Independence Day, several cities in Minnesota have rescheduled their fireworks displays to Friday, July 5th. This means you get a second chance to watch the sky light up and keep the freedom celebrations going!
MN Senator Klobuchar, Rep. Craig introduce bill to crack down on fentanyl trafficking
HASTINS, MINN. — Despite what big tech says, social media can be deadly. Just ask Devin Norring's parents. Devin died in 2020 after he took a fentanyl-laced pill he purchased over messaging app Snapchat, thinking it was Percocet. The 19-year-old was suffering from migraines and was unable to get access to doctor's appointments at the height of the pandemic.
Minnesota Man Misses Chance For State Record With Massive Pike Catch
You’re out on the lake, enjoying a nice day of fishing. You’ve been having some success most of the day, and then you feel it. Your rod bends in half, and the line starts running, but you’ve set the hook and now it’s time to battle. When you finally wrangle this monster into your boat, you realize you might be looking at a possible record. One Minnesota man thought he had a record Northern, but was missing two important things!
For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota
During the Fourth of July, many fire up the grill for a barbecue. For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota. The program at St. Paul Technical College was started by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. It’s designed to bring skilled meat cutters into the industry, which has lost jobs over the years due to a lack of training in the workforce.
Margot Lewis fails to appear at hearing
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — KIMT News is reporting that Margot Lewis, the North Liberty woman accused of killing Liara Tsai in June failed to appear at her Zoom hearing with Olmsted County Friday. The hearing was to advise the defendant of her rights, to allow Lewis to plead guilty or...
Vehicle crashes into houses serve as reminder to drive carefully
Within 12 hours of each other, two different cars crashed into two houses leading up to the Fourth of July. The first happened in Eyota on Wednesday. The homeowner says they were watching TV when they saw a truck through a window into their backyard. The truck missed the steps...
Opening Date Just Announced for New Ross Store in Rochester, Minnesota
In the midst of all this rain and flooding, a little glimmer of good news just popped up for Southeast Minnesota. If you love grand openings and new stores, a new store that you are going to love is opening soon in Rochester. Opening Date Just Announced for New Ross...
Freeborn County Government Center Given All Clear After Bomb Scare, Suspect Identified
Albert Lea, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities have given the Freeborn County Government Center the all clear after the building was evacuated due to a bomb scare on Friday. Freeborn County Sheriff Ryan Shea said the evacuation order was issued shortly after 3 p.m. after Albert Lea Police found a gun lockbox during a traffic stop and arrest.
Austin Public Schools honored for digital media projects
AUSTIN, Minn. – The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has given multiple Digital Media Excellence Awards to Austin Public Schools. NSPRA says the awards “recognize outstanding education publications and marketing/informational materials, video/TV/radio programs, social media, and websites.”. Austin Public Schools received the following awards:. - Podcast Honorable...
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