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Minnesota Supreme Court upholds conviction of shooter in 2021 road rage incident
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a Chicago man in a 2021 road-rage incident when he fatally shot a youth baseball coach on his way home from a game with his son. Jamal Lindsey Smith is serving life in prison for his Hennepin County District Court murder convictions...
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig endorses Walz for VP: ‘I’m all in’
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) threw her weight behind Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) to be Vice President Harris’s pick for her vice presidential candidate on Wednesday, propping up her governor as the perfect match for Harris. “I know what it takes to run and win tough races – so does Tim_Walz,” she wrote on the…
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Minnesotans Aren’t Happy
The head of Olive Garden's parent company is serving up a decision that's leaving Minnesota customers with a sour taste in their mouths. It's no secret that restaurants are struggling nationwide as more and more people choose to stay home to save money. Because of this, many chain restaurants like...
Wisconsin Water Utility Shocked Me With Urgent Phone Call
I got a call yesterday that shocked me for good and bad reasons, but in the end, I'm glad they called. The call came in the afternoon, and it certainly sent me into a mini panic to get to the source of their call and avoid a huge cost down the road.
WCCO investigates the state of Minnesota's dams and what's being done to reduce the risk
MINNEAPOLIS — Images of the Rapidan Dam from last month show what a powerful force water can be. A partial failure pushed the Blue Earth River around the dam, taking land and a home with it. That wasn't the only dam that failed during the historic rainfall and flooding — two others had issues as well. Minnesota is home to 1,162 dams. So how likely is it to happen again?Across the metro and the state, dams control flooding on waterways, maintain lake levels for recreation and help fish and wildlife. Some are big structures. Others you might miss. Each has a...
Faribault VFW's season ends after playoff losses to Northfield and Albert Lea
The Faribault VFW baseball team’s season came to a close last weekend in the playoffs as they traveled to Northfield and played three games, winning one. Their first game was against Albert Lea, which they won 5-2 on Saturday. They then faced off against an undefeated Northfield team, losing 13-3. They had another chance to face off against Northfield if they won against Albert Lea in a rematch, but they lost 11-2, ending their season. ...
Four-wheeler, trailer, copper stolen and other reports
Deputies received a report at 4:13 p.m. Tuesday of a four-wheeler, trailer and two barrels of copper that were stolen at 72505 120th St. in Glenville. 1 arrested on warrant Deputies arrested Sarah Esther Woitas, 47, on a Mower County warrant at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday at 411 S. Broadway. 1 arrested on probation violation, warrant […] The post Four-wheeler, trailer, copper stolen and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
‘One little way of saying thank you’: Events organized for this weekend to raise money for Honor Flight
This weekend a fundraiser seeking to recognize veterans and honor the sacrifices they made will be held in Albert Lea. The post ‘One little way of saying thank you’: Events organized for this weekend to raise money for Honor Flight appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Local authorities staying vigilant on election security
As cybersecurity and election infrastructure experts raise alarms about attacks to election security, local authorities are working to stay on top of evolving threats. These threats can come in many forms, both physical and digital, from ransomware attacks on local governments to violence and harassment at polling places. Earlier this month, the Steele County Board of Commissioners approved the installation of safety glass in the property tax and elections department,...
APS announces new cell phone, device rules for upcoming school year
Austin Public Schools has announced new rules for cell phone and personal device use by students within the district’s schools. Sent out Tuesday, the new policy follows legislation passed in Minnesota this year requiring districts to adopt a policy on student cell phone and device use by March 15, 2025. Recently, the district updated its […] The post APS announces new cell phone, device rules for upcoming school year appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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