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Six Olympic athletes to compete using Minnesota company's bike spokes
HOPKINS, Minn. — When it comes to biking, Charlie Spanjers knows a thing or two."IWe first had the idea for this bicycle spoke company," he said.Three University of Minnesota students wanted to change the future of cycling."We created the first prototypes in my apartment," Spanjers said.It started with removing the typical metal spokes in the wheel."People say it looks like spaghetti until you get it into a wheel," Spanjers said.Berd spokes are made out of something called "Dyneema" — a high-performance material that is 15 times stronger than steel."It's a braided fiber and the braided fiber goes...
Blooming Prairie DQ reopens grill, indoor dining coming soon
The wait is finally over. After closing for over two months for repairs, the Dairy Queen in Blooming Prairie began serving its full menu last week. While service is currently limited to drive-thru and outdoor dining, Jamie Klemmensen, who owns the restaurant with her husband Jay, hopes to offer the complete DQ experience soon, indoor dining included. Dairy Queen began serving ice cream again June 5. Customers packed the drive-thru,...
Hormel Foods named one of America's best employers for women
AUSTIN, Minn. – Hormel Foods Corporation has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. This prestigious award, presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., identifies companies leading the way when it comes to supporting women inside and outside of their workforces. Forbes says America’s Best...
Water Levels Being Drastically Reduced To Save A Minnesota Lake
Sometimes, drastic measures need to be taken now to create a healthier situation later on. That can be true in our personal and professional lives, and it's also true in other things, including nature. An example would be when a lake becomes unhealthy, also known as impaired. Experts say that...
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...
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.
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. ...
Strip-till farming focus of upcoming event
Nexus Coop leading free demo day Aug. 13 near Rose Creek Strip tillage and the equipment needed for doing soil-health practices in a crop field are the focus of a free demonstration day near Rose Creek next month for area farmers and agricultural landowners. Nexus Cooperative, which formed in spring 2024 from the merger […] The post Strip-till farming focus of upcoming event appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Lucky Minnesota Lottery Winner Scores Big in Rochester
Another big Minnesota Lottery winner has emerged from a lucky scratch-off purchase in Rochester this month. Minnesota has been buzzing with big lottery wins this year. In June, a record-breaking Gopher 5 jackpot was won in Baxter, and four massive scratch-off winners in New Brighton, Austin, Brooklyn Park, and Vandais Heights were also announced. Adding to the excitement, there have been two $1 million Powerball winners and two multi-million dollar Lotto America winners already this year.
Rochester restaurant fights city hall over assessment
A Rochester restaurant was assessed a more than $80,000 fee for transportation improvement costs that would be incurred as the city developed its west side. Recently, a federal court held that the restaurant’s as-applied challenge under the Takings Clause can proceed. Tap House is a restaurant offering craft beer...
Pat and Michael York: A look inside a love story for the ages
(ABC 6 News) — It’s a love story for the ages, and one that many would think can be seen only on the silver screen. Michael York is a famous film and stage actor while his wife, Pat, is a world renowned photojournalist, author, and artist. In 2022,...
Lundquist Lawsuit Against Charles City School Board Headed for Trial
The lawsuit filed by former Superintendent Anne Lundquist against all five members of the Charles City School Board appears headed for trial. In April, Lundquist was placed on administrative leave while, according to School Board President David Schrodt, the district investigated allegations that raised “questions about Dr. Lundquist’s fitness for duty and ability to serve as an employee of the Charles City Community School District.”
Two-Vehicle Accident Resulted in One Hospitalized
Armstrong, IA (KICD) — An Estherville man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle accident near Armstrong Monday afternoon. The Emmet County Sheriff’s department says it appears 16-year-old Raegan Nielson of Ringsted was Northbound on 570th Avenue, stopped at the intersection with highway 9, but then pulled into the path of an Eastbound vehicle driven by 23-year-old Chase Karstens of Waseca, Minnesota.
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