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Dane County judge strikes down part of Act 10
In a decision released late Wednesday, on the eve of the July 4th holiday, Dane County Judge Jacob Frost struck down part of Act 10, the Wisconsin law that ended most collective bargaining rights for most public employees. The law unfairly exempted public safety workers from the limits on unions, Frost ruled. Labor unions representing […] The post Dane County judge strikes down part of Act 10 appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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.
Join the Owatonna Benefit for the Family of Olivia Flores
A Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction benefit for the family of Olivia Flores is being held on Saturday, July 27th at the Owatonna Eagles, and everyone is invited. Olivia Flores was taken from us too soon due to a tragic car accident. Liv was only 18 and just a few weeks shy of graduation. She lived her life to the fullest, with a big smile on her face. She was an amazingly kind and beautiful soul that touched the lives of so many people.
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...
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.
Downtown Thursdays Continue in Owatonna (But Not This Week)
Downtown Thursdays in Owatonna are held the first Thursday of the month in the summer, but July will be different. The first Thursday in June, July, August, and September typically feature live music and more than 100 vendors, including food, crafts, and more. However in July, since the first Thursday...
Mississippi may have crested just below 15 feet; could fall to 13 late next week
It looks like the river won’t be getting to 15 feet at La Crosse during this current round of flooding. Weather watchers say the Mississippi appears to have crested at 14.94 feet on Tuesday, and it has dropped an inch or two since then. The water may drop to 14 feet on Monday night, but remain above 13 feet for most of next week.
Wisconsin police seek person who threw cheese at someone's car
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin — Wisconsin is known for its devotion to the dairy, but police in Eau Claire say someone took that to an unusual extreme earlier this week, aggressively throwing cheese at someone else's car."Last night we responded to what might have been the most Wisconsin complaint ever," police said.The incident happened Monday around 9:45 p.m. Police say officers were sent to check on a report from a driver that someone had been chasing them down. The caller said that the person then threw cheese at their vehicle."Not gouda," police said. "It's un-brie-lievable that someone would do that. Throwing...
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.
Playing Hamlet a dream for Flanagan
Great River Shakespeare Festival (GRSF) veteran Tarah Flanagan brings the many-faceted character of Hamlet to life on stage this year, fulfilling a years-long dream of the performer. “Hamlet” is one of Shakespeare’s most widely read tragedies and follows Hamlet as he reels from the death of his father, the King...
'Red, White and Boom' is on in Minneapolis while several other surrounding communities cancel fireworks due to weather
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of Minnesota Twins fans took shelter amid an Independence Day rout of the Detroit Tigers Thursday afternoon as the rain swept through the Twin Cities. And it's not just Target Field. The weather is dampening several Fourth of July celebrations throughout the metro as communities continue...
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