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BCA Issues Statewide Alert For Missing Endangered Minnesota Man
Foley, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide endangered missing person alert has been issued for a missing central Minnesota man. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension sent out the alert this afternoon at the request of the Foley Police Department. That agency has requested the public's help in finding 40-year-old Joshua James Woolsey.
Justin Liles: Severe storms likely this evening
A surface low is set to move northeast out of the plains and into Minnesota this evening. Due to the hot nature of our environment and the high humidity, numerous strong storms are possible tonight. The biggest threats will be large hail and damaging winds. Hail may reach 2” in diameter or larger. This is tennis ball sized hail or bigger. Damaging winds over 70 mph are possible too. Widespread power outages, along with down trees are the biggest threat. The areas of biggest concern will be east central Minnesota which include southern Carlton and into Pine County.
Amateur Storm Chaser Shares Concerns Over Minnesota Storm Activity
CONCERNING WEATHER FOR MINNESOTANS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. I follow Minnesota Storm Chasers on Facebook, and saw a message yesterday that I thought might be concerning for many in Minnesota. Although Michael Crow is not a professional, he has learned a lot about the weather, and he posts his thoughts online to the Minnesota Storm Chasers Facebook Group.
Alexandria dentist earns lifelong learning and service recognition award
(Alexandria, MN)--The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 35,000 general dentists who are dedicated to professional excellence through the pursuit of continuing education, is pleased to announce that Timothy Gehring, DDS, of Alexandria, Minnesota, has earned the 2024 Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition for his commitment to lifelong learning, volunteering his services to communities in need, mentoring associates and new dentists, and participating in organized dentistry. Dr. Gehring was presented with this recognition during AGD’s 2024 scientific session held in Minneapolis.
Alexandria School Board ratifies a new contract for bus drivers
(Alexandria, MN)--After negotiations with the union, the Alexandria School Board has ratified a new contract for bus drivers that includes a significant pay increase. The starting wage is $24.00 per hour, and substitute drivers will earn $20.00 per hour. Among other benefits of working as a school bus driver in...
MnDot looking for public input on Highway 71 pavement project
(Willmar MN-) The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the traveling public, area residents, and businesses from Willmar, Spicer, New London, and surrounding areas to participate in a virtual conversation as part of an ongoing Highway 71/23 study north of Willmar. MnDOT is in the process of planning a robust concrete...
Kandiyohi County Board suspends asking for rent from Prairie Lakes Youth Programs
(Willmar MN-) It's been more than 6 weeks since lightning hit the roof of the Prairie Lakes Youth Program's unsecured building in Willmar, starting a fire and causing the building to be evacuated. Last week the Kandiyohi County Board took action to help out the program while they figure out what their next step should be. Because of the fire and damage caused in the course of fighting it, the building has been unusable. The 9 juveniles that were housed there have been moved to the secure building next door, and the three staff members have also had to relocate there. County Board Member Steve Gardner says last week the board voted to halt rent payments to Prairie Lakes for 7 months...
Severe storms cause damage across southern Minnesota. State Fair delays opening
By Andrew Krueger Strong thunderstorms rolled across parts of Minnesota — including the Twin Cities — early Tuesday. And tens of thousands of Minnesotans remained without power in the wake of an earlier round of severe weather Monday night. Monday night’s storms downed trees and power lines, dropped torrential rain and sparked intense lightning as […] The post Severe storms cause damage across southern Minnesota. State Fair delays opening appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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