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Minneapolis electronic dance community grieves beloved DJ found dead in Olmsted County
Liara Tsai created safe spaces wherever she went. Whether it was through her electronic music at underground shows in Minneapolis or through intimate conversations with friends, Tsai exuded an energy that was magnetic, curious and accepting. “It’s like you felt this pull because she was so just authentic to her...
Wabasha woman sentenced for embezzling over $3 million
WABASHA, Minn. – A southeast Minnesota woman is sentenced for embezzling over $3 million from her employer. Sharon Ann Schmalzriedt, 62 of Wabasha, was charged with felony theft and financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. She pleaded guilty to the theft charge and the other was dismissed as part of a plea deal.
Rochester, MN Latest Town to Cancel Fireworks on the 4th
It's time to dust off the board games. The Fourth of July is unfortunately going to be a very rainy day. This also means disappointing news for many who were working on and planning to attend activities to celebrate this holiday. Activities in various Southeast Minnesota communities are getting canceled or postponed and unfortunately, news just hit regarding the plan for Rochester as well.
Dollar General Store Approved by Cannon Falls Council
The Cannon Falls City Council Tuesday night passed resolutions related to the construction of a new Dollar General retail store in the community. The one story retail building will be located on the Northeast corner of 5th Street and Dakota Street West near railroad tracks. The Conditional Use Permit requires...
Crews work to stabilize Faribault dam damaged in flooding
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Crews in southern Minnesota are working to stabilize a dam damaged from recent flooding.The City of Faribault says the north side of the dam next to the Faribault Mill and south of Slevin Park is suffering from "flood-related erosion" on its north side.The full extent of the damage will not be determined until the water fully recedes.People are asked to avoid the area and not proceed beyond barricades and police tape within Slevin Park.City officials do not believe there is an immediate risk to the public.Crews will continue to monitor the situation.Last week, the Rapidan Dam south of Mankato experienced a partial failure due to flooding on the Blue Earth River. Erosion of a nearby embankment caused a family's home to collapse into the river. The iconic Rapidan Dam Store was also bought and demolished by Blue Earth County before it suffered the same fate.
Final count is almost 5,000 pounds of food to the food shelf
The food drive for the Cannon Falls Food Shelf wrapped up this spring with some impressive totals: 2,247 pounds of food were donated by the community during the month of March. Wangen Prairie Church, which organized and staffed the food drive at Family Fare, pledged to match that poundage. In fact, as its match, in the last three weeks, Wangen Prairie Church purchased over 2,600 pounds of additional food from Family Fare and brought that back to the church for the final weigh in as well.
Rice County Lifts Some No-Wake Restrictions
Just in time for the 4th of July, No-Wake restrictions have been lifted on both Cedar and French lakes in Rice County. No-Wake restrictions remain on Cannon, Circle, Cody/Phelps, Fox, Maszaska, Roberds, Sakatah, Shields and Union Lakes. The definition of a No-Wake Zone means that all boats must travel at...
Suspect arrested in Columbus homicide, police say
COLUMBUS, Wis. (WMTV) - The suspect in a homicide early Thursday morning in Columbus was arrested in Madison, the Columbus Police Department reports. The initial call to police came in at 1:30 a.m. about fireworks. When police arrived on scene, they found a man with gunshot wounds. Officials attempted emergency aid on the man, and police stated the victim died at a health clinic.
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