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Steam Ahead at the 72nd Annual Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days
The Mabel Lions Club has been actively involved in the Hesper-Mabel Steam Days since the 1960s, when they served the best tasting chicken dinners in downtown Mabel during the town’s annual celebration. The 72nd annual celebration takes place from September 5-8 in Mabel, Minn. The ever-popular tractor parade kicks...
Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration starts Wednesday
“Were Ready. Last minute details on somethings, but yes were ready to go”. (DJJD General Chair Galen Malcha) The DJJD committee is gearing up for Northfeild’s biggest celebration of the year that starts this week. The celebration begins Wednesday with a memorial service for Joseph Lee Heywood at the Northfield Cemetary at noon. That evening will be the opening banquet, where Beth Berry will be presented with the Joseph Lee Heywood Distinguished Service Award.
Faribault home to fastest Fareway bagger in Minnesota
Chandler Apling has just one question: paper or plastic? The grocery clerk represented his workplace, Faribault Fareway, at the 36th annual Minnesota Grocer Association’s Best Bagger Contest in mid-August, where he competed against the top baggers in the state. The state title eluded his grasp this time, but next year’s competitors shouldn’t show up thinking they’ve got it in the bag. The contest is judged on a number of criteria,...
Eagan native wins gold in Paralympics swimming
(ABC 6 News) — Minnesota’s own Mallory Weggeman won her fourth gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris over the weekend. Weggeman won the 200 meter individual medley final and set a new Paralympic record. She lives in Eagan and just gave birth to her daughter, Charlotte, less than 18 months ago. Charlotte was there in Paris to see her mom win gold.
‘It’s something Adelia would have loved’
Fun Run prioritizes fun in raising money for the Adelia Dundas Foundation On Oct. 5, the family of Adelia Dundas will hold the first ever Team Adelia 0.01K Fun Run at the Austin Eagles Club. That’s not a typo. The run will be just about 33 feet and Adelia’s parents think their daughter, who […] The post ‘It’s something Adelia would have loved’ appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Man charged in 2017 cold case enters plea
(KCRG) – The man charged with second degree murder in the 2017 cold case of the death and disappearance of a teenager has entered a plea. James Bachmurski was set to be arraigned in Winneshiek County Court on Tuesday. But court documents show he filed a written arraignment and plea of not guilty in the case on Friday.
Rural Iowans can get free mental health counseling via video chat
A University of Iowa clinic is offering free, short-term mental health counseling to rural Iowans who have limited or zero access to it, in addition to substance use prevention and treatment. UI psychology professor Martin Kivlighan is co-director of the Telepsychology Training Clinic. He says they’re also providing a learning...
Iowa Struggles with New Public Assistance Law Implementation
(Des Moines, IA) Iowa is facing delays in rolling out a 2023 law that imposes new asset tests on public assistance programs, including SNAP and Medicaid. The law, which sets a 15-thousand dollar limit on liquid assets for eligibility, has seen partial implementation, with some components still pending due to necessary upgrades in state technology systems. Officials anticipate full implementation by July 2025, but critics warn the new requirements could exacerbate food insecurity and complicate access to vital services for low-income families. Proponents argue that the changes are necessary to reduce fraud and ensure assistance reaches those in need.
New benches honor fallen Waseca County sheriffs
Thanks to the generosity of a Faribault metal shop and the initiative of a scholarship committee created to honor the life of fallen Waseca County Sheriff Don Eustice, benches honoring the life and sacrifice of Sheriff Eustice and Lemick Arthur “Art” Larson, an earlier sheriff who also died in the line of duty, have been installed at the Waseca County Sheriff’s Office. The Don Eustice Scholarship Fund, established in memory of Don’s life of service, has granted 99 scholarships totaling over $70,000 since to Waseca...
Hormel Foods to host free concert in downtown Austin
AUSTIN, Minn. – For the second time in three years, Hormel Foods is honoring its hometown with a free musical celebration on Main Street. The Grammy nominated Plain White T’s will headline a free outdoor concert taking place September 12 outside the SPAM® Museum. Los Rebeldes will open the show at 5 pm, followed by Martin Zellar and the Hardways at 6 pm, and the Plain White T’s at 7:30 pm.
Motorcade accompanying VP nominee Tim Walz involved in crash
Vans carrying members of the press that were part of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's motorcade were involved in a crash on Monday afternoon. Journalists traveling with the vice presidential nominee said the crash happened shortly before 1 p.m. on Interstate 794. Walz was on his way to an event celebrating Labor Day in Milwaukee. A staff member in one of the press vans appeared to have a broken arm and was being treated by medics, according to the journalists, who said they were violently thrown forward as one van slammed into another in front of it and then was hit from behind. Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign. Walz later said there were a "few minor injuries," but "everybody's going to be OK." The press and staff whose vehicles were involved in the crash arrived at LaborFest around an hour after the incident. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, called Walz to check on him after the crash, a White House official said. Republican vice presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, also sent well wishes. "Hoping everyone's OK," he wrote.
'The fight for all workers': Unions remind public of the true meaning behind Labor Day
ST PAUL, Minn. — You won’t find labor unions at the office Monday, but you will find them at the Minnesota State Fair. Several unions set up carts, handing out flyers, talking with people about their union, and reminding the community what Labor Day is truly about. “The...
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