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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.
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. ...
Dashcam video shows prior crashes of Minnesota trooper charged in Rochester fatal wreck
ROCHESTER – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has released dashcam video showing four on-duty crashes Trooper Shane Roper was involved in prior to a wreck in May that left a young woman dead. Roper was disciplined for his driving following all four crashes but continued patrol duty until...
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,...
Lake Kohlmier temporarily closed due to E. coli
Lake Kohlmier closed without warning Thursday after test results showed high levels of bacteria. The city of Owatonna notified the public early Thursday afternoon that the lake would be closed until further notice. “Bacteria levels in a lake fluctuate based on various factors, such as heavy rain or wind, time of day, amount of people visiting the beach, beach wildlife, and physical characteristics of the beach,” the notification read. “At...
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...
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.”
Bird flu worries prompt changes to popular 'Miracle of Birth Center' at Minnesota State Fair
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year — but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry. State agricultural industry officials...
What would happen if Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate?
MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee following President Biden's departure from the race, is vetting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a potential running mate. But what would happen in Minnesota if he gets selected and becomes a heartbeat away from the presidency? The state constitution says in the event of a vacancy, Lieutenant Gov. Peggy Flanagan would become governor, and the president of the state Senate, Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, would elevate to lieutenant governor. Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota, said during the campaign there would unlikely be...
How Iowa National Guard soldiers balance part-time service on top of busy lives
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - This week, around 3,000 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard are undergoing their annual summer training in Minnesota. Most of these soldiers aren’t in uniform full-time. 80% of Iowa’s soldiers in the National Guard serve part-time. Captain Tim Hadley...
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