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MN educators join national calls for democracy, better working conditions
Politics and education reform are among the major topics at a national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members this week, including some from Minnesota. The American Federation of Teachers is among the groups to endorse Kamala Harris for President and leaders at the conference are also pushing for more money and better working conditions for teachers across the country.
At Least 4 Deaths Reported on Minnesota Roads Since Monday
(KROC-AM News) - There have now been at least four traffic deaths reported in Minnesota since Monday. The most recent tragic incident occurred 10:45 AM Tuesday in far western Minnesota. A preliminary report from the State Patrol indicates a small passenger car collided with a semi-truck on Highway 75 in Traverse County about 10 miles north of Ortonville.
Alert Issued Statewide For Missing Minnesota 14-Year-Old
Inver Grove Heights, MN (KROC-AM News) - Another Minnesota teenager is the subject of a statewide missing person alert. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the latest alert involves a 14-year-old girl from Inver Grove Heights. Police in the Twin Cities suburb consider her an endangered missing juvenile. The...
Republican Minnesota House candidate has history of tax delinquency, filed for bankruptcy
Isanti Mayor Jimmy Gordon — who is also a Republican-endorsed candidate for Minnesota House — has a long history of tax delinquency, including a $38,994 federal tax lien filed by the Internal Revenue Service that has not been released, according to county records. The IRS filed a tax lien against Gordon in 2019, and Isanti […] The post Republican Minnesota House candidate has history of tax delinquency, filed for bankruptcy appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Body of missing Minnesota hiker recovered in Beartooth Mountains of Montana
The body of missing Twin Cities hiker Dylan Honnoll was recovered by a helicopter crew Wednesday in the Beartooth Mountains of south-central Montana, a day after ground search crews found it fully submerged in East Rosebud Creek. Search and rescue teams had been searching for Honnoll since he fell into...
Alert Issued Statewide For Missing Minnesota 14-Year-Old
Inver Grove Heights, MN (KROC-AM News) - Another Minnesota teenager is the subject of a statewide missing person alert. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the latest alert involves a 14-year-old girl from Inver Grove Heights. Police in the Twin Cities suburb consider her an endangered missing juvenile. The...
Motorcyclist flown to Rochester hospital after crash on I-35 near Clarks Grove
A motorcyclist was flown by helicopter to a Rochester hospital after a crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 35 near Clarks Grove. Shawn David Rasmussen, 61, of Dodge Center, was reportedly riding a 2018 Harley FLHTK southbound on I-35 near milepost 19 at 4:34 p.m. when the motorcycle went into the median and crashed. He was […] The post Motorcyclist flown to Rochester hospital after crash on I-35 near Clarks Grove appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Beautiful Wednesday in Twin Cities to start dry stretch
MINNEAPOLIS — A really nice Wednesday in the works with high pressure and a gentle wind coming in out of the east. Expect plenty of sunshine and temperatures fighting to break into the 80s.A wind shift will allow for more of a southerly wind helping us warm up on Thursday and Friday and eventually taking our temperatures to the upper 80s or maybe even 90 by the weekend. We should remain dry for the rest of the week, with an increase in humidity as the temperatures build. It looks like we're good for the Aquatennial stretch, but there's a chance for storms to return near the end of the weekend and the start of next week.More Canadian wildfire smoke to pour into MinnesotaIf you're in the western half of Minnesota on Wednesday, you could see some wildfire smoke, and it could end up spreading to the metro.By Thursday, the entire state, except the northeast, could experience some level of smoke.
Austin teen hurt in Olmsted County auto accident
HIGH FOREST TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A Mower County teen is hurt after crashing her vehicle in Olmsted County. It happened just after 9:30 pm Tuesday on eastbound Interstate 90. The Minnesota State Patrol says Elizabeth Fae Clennon, 16 of Austin, was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe when she lost control near mile marker 207 and crashed.
Fire Damages Multiple Garages at Rochester Apartment Complex
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Rochester Firefighters fought a garage fire at an apartment complex Tuesday night. A news release issued by the Rochester Fire Department says crews responded to the fire call around 9:35 p.m. Five engines were among the resources deployed to the blaze. Responding firefighters found two garage...
Commission on Judicial Selection Opens Application Process for Vacancies
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Janet L. Barke Cain and the Honorable Timothy J. McManus. These seats will be chambered in Hastings in Dakota County.
Waseca mom works to start chess club
About a year ago, a local mother who had recently moved back to Minnesota picked the game of chess back up after years away, finding it helped her to relax and deal with stress. Now, she’s trying to spread her passion for the game by starting a local chess club. Such as it is, the fledgling Waseca Chess Club meets every Monday night at Waseca’s library from 6 to 7 p.m., taking advantage of five donated chess mats which the library keeps stocked for any...
Council authorizes emergency repairs of sewer force main that broke in heavy rain
The Albert Lea City Council voted Monday to authorize the emergency repair of the sanitary sewer force main that broke last month due to excessive rain, leading to the discharge of untreated wastewater into an open field. A temporary dam has been in place at the site, along South Shore Drive, that carries wastewater from […] The post Council authorizes emergency repairs of sewer force main that broke in heavy rain appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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