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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...
Rochester Man Admits to Burglary Charge For Attack on Neighbor
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man has admitted to a burglary charge stemming from an attack on a woman that he allegedly blamed on a loud argument between the victim and her significant other that was preventing him from sleeping. Court documents indicate 35-year-old Justin Peterson was arrested...
Ground Breaking for Major Rochester Project Happening Friday
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- City leaders will be on hand for a groundbreaking event Friday that marks the start of a major project in Rochester. Friday’s event comes after The Rochester City Council gave final approval Monday night on a plan to fund the nearly $100 million public works project.
Meteor seen over Wisconsin on Friday
According to the American Meteor Society, over 70 reports came in from across parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois of a meteor seen early Friday morning. Based on reports, the fireball was estimated to of had a path starting east of Augusta in Eau Claire county, travelled southeast and burned up northeast of Tomah in Monroe county. Seen as far north as Perham, Minnesota, and as far south as Talbott, Illinois, the fireball entered the atmosphere between 6:10 and 6:15am local time. The American Meteor Society will take any reports if you have any at amsmeteors.org.
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,…
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.
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