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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan tells those seeking abortions "you are welcome here"
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services. On Monday, Iowa will enact its ban on most abortions beyond six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant. On Thursday, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse toured abortion provider Whole Women's Health Alliance in Bloomington. "I'm really honored to be here," Flanagan said after she and others toured the facility. "Sometimes the stigma that is attached to abortion care...
Watershed District officials highlight need for Bancroft Bay dredging
Shell Rock River Watershed District leaders laid out their case for dredging Bancroft Bay on Thursday in a community meeting and urged residents to contact state Department of Natural Resources officials to emphasize the importance of the project locally. The meeting took place as the district seeks to obtain its permit from the DNR for […] The post Watershed District officials highlight need for Bancroft Bay dredging appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Summerset Theatre is set to open ‘Bright Star’
Summerset Theatre will open its second show of the season with “Bright Star,” on Wednesday, July 31. Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, “Bright Star” first opened on Broadway in 2016. The musical tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich […] The post Summerset Theatre is set to open ‘Bright Star’ appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin Living: Opening Doors to Music
Pacelli music teacher Katy Bisanti is using her opera background to invite students and public into its emotional pull On May 24, Pacelli Catholic Schools music teacher Katy Bisanti stood before the choir composed of students for what was their final performance of the year. It was the school’s commencement and the songs of […] The post Austin Living: Opening Doors to Music appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Leniency Granted to Rochester Man Arrested in Major Drug Case
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - One of the two men charged in connection with a massive Rochester-based drug importing operation last year is being given an opportunity to have a felony conviction associated with the case stricken from his criminal record. Court records show 27-year-old Jibril Abukar was accused of...
Preparations underway for Olivia Flores benefit
(ABC 6 News) – Loved ones of Olivia Flores are preparing for a benefit in her honor Saturday night, as they continue to mourn her more than two months since she died in a car crash involving a Minnesota state trooper. RELATED: Loved ones remember Owatonna teen who died...
Rollingstone veteran accepts Quilt of Valor
William “Bill” Schell, of Rollingstone, was presented a Quilt of Valor at the Winona American Legion. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966 and went to Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago for boot camp. He was on Brother Duty, with his brother Ed, on the USS Bayfield stationed in Long Beach, Calif., and had a tour to Vietnam for two years and 13 months as a welder. He was sent to welder school and then worked with the Navy Seal team for six months back in Vietnam on night boat duty in the open waters, which was a pretty dangerous job. In October 1969, Bill was discharged from active duty in the U.S. Navy.
Direct balloting opens in Olmsted County ahead of primary elections
(ABC 6 News) – Eighteen days ahead of the primary election on August 13, Olmsted County has started accepting direct ballots for absentee voters at two locations in Rochester. “Direct balloting is faster, more convenient, and honestly more popular for voters,” said Luke Turner, associate director for Olmsted County...
Faribault's Halvorson, 56, earns 2nd in Minnesota bodybuilding competition
Scott Halvorson is no stranger to the gym, but he recently decided to do something he hasn’t done in over 20 years: compete in bodybuilding. Halvorson, who lives in Faribault, competed in the National Physique Committee (NPC) Twin Cities Open on Saturday, July 13. He ended up placing second in the Men’s 50 and over category and fifth in the Men’s Open division. Halvorson has been working out his entire...
Oronoco City Council rejects a proposal for 136 new homes
City of Oronoco rejects proposal for new housing developments. The first phase of a 136 housing unit construction project from Hamilton Real Estate was rejected by Oronoco City Council on Thursday, July 26 by a vote of 4-1.
Morristown’s new city clerk carries on a family tradition
Cassie Eldeen had a busy first day in her new position as City Clerk and Treasurer for the City of Morristown. July 1 was also the same day of the City Council’s monthly meeting. This gave Eldeen a chance to be introduced to the greater community by Mayor Tony Lindahl.
Last-minute cancellation leads Faribault Harley-Davidson to create track, host race
With about a month until the race, organizers were shocked to hear the venue was cancelling. The Cannon Falls City Council had convinced the board of Cannon Valley Fairgrounds to cut ties with Faribault Harley-Davidson, following complaints about noise associated with the race. The venue pulled out as the host of the race. The chair of the Fair Board had just built a “totally gorgeous” go-kart track earlier this year,...
Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers, home recipients
Imagine if your mortgage was capped to 30% of your household income. For six future Faribault homeowners, that will be reality. In northeast Faribault, next to Rice County’s new Public Safety Center, a housing development is officially underway. The first six single-family homes of that development are part of a grant-funded initiative to get families with low-to-moderate income into a home. Rice County Habitat for Humanity is building those homes,...
Minnesota man arrested in Iowa for narcotics violations
(ABC 6 News) – Clear Lake police arrested an Owatonna man on an outstanding federal arrest warrant for narcotics violations, in addition to several new charges on Friday. According to a press release from CLPD, just prior to 6 p.m.,police received a complaint of a reckless motorcycle near the 600 block of U.S. Hwy 18.
Iowa Woman, 53, Conquering 434-Mile Bike Race While Preparing For a Double Lung Transplant
Barbara Heenan, a 53-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is conquering a 434-mile bike race across her home state while preparing to undergo a double lung transplant—an impressive feat as she's been living with a rare autoimmune disorder called Limited Systemic Scleroderma for decades.
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