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Walz faces criticism for misleading IVF language
Republicans are jumping on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for making misleading statements about the infertility treatment he and his wife used, accusing the vice presidential nominee of lying for political expediency. Earlier this week, would-be second lady Gwen Walz shared that she and her husband opted for intrauterine insemination (IUI) to deal with infertility,…
Steele County separating HR service from MNPrairie
After providing human resources service to the Minnesota Prairie County Alliance for nearly a decade, Steele County has opted to discontinue that partnership. Currently, the Steele County HR Department provides services to both the county and the alliance, better known as MNPrairie. Following weeks of discussion, the Steele County Board of Commissioners voted to notify MNPrairie of their decision to withdraw HR service, requiring the organization to establish its own HR department. ...
"Home sweet home", Dexter Township Fire Department welcomes new truck
MOWER COUNTY, Minn.-- A new pumper truck will be hitting the road to rescues from the Dexter Township. The Dexter Township Fire Department announced on its Facebook page it brought home the new truck on Friday. The post said after everything gets mounted and stored inside, it hopes the truck will be in service in a couple of weeks.
After a year closed, Homestead Hospice House is working to reopen
The news came to a shock to the community when it was announced last summer the Homestead Hospice House atop the hill behind the Owatonna Hospital would be closing. But, as with most things, there is a silver lining, and the Hospice House Board asserted the closure of the facility would lead to a new opportunity. “When we got the news it was shocking, but we always hoped it would...
Eagles Draw to Start Girls Soccer Season
(ABC 6 News) — Highlights from Lourdes vs. Dover-Eyota girls soccer. Both teams were fairly split in chances in the first half but Dover-Eyota were able to break through first, finishing a corner kick to take the lead into halftime. Lourdes came out in the second half with fire,...
Shuttle driven rattled after bike thrown off overpass hits van
(ABC 6 News) – It was a terrifying moment for one shuttle driver when early Friday morning something fell from the sky, crashing into his van. That driver, Luke Calvert says the situation made him a little weary to get back behind the wheel, but he’s just grateful it wasn’t much worse.
Strong to severe storms possible on Monday
A round of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible on Monday across portions of the Upper Midwest. Hot and humid conditions will be present across the region as temperatures reach the lower 90s and dew points are in the 70s. These conditions will be the fuel for the development of thunderstorms, which could become severe. There is a risk for severe weather near and north of I-90, as outlined by the Storm Prediction Center.
Rochester water reclamation project will break ground next week
(ABC 6 News) — In the Med City, celebrations are in order for a project that has been in the works for nine years. The Rochester City Council and Public Works Environmental Services Division are holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the Liquids and Solids Upgrade Project at the water reclamation plant.
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