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State trooper driving 83 in 40-mph zone in pursuit before fatal Rochester crash, warrant reveals
The Minnesota state trooper charged in a fatal Rochester crash earlier this year was traveling at approximately 70 mph at the point of impact of the crash, a search warrant filed on Friday reveals. Minnesota State Trooper Shane Elroy Roper, 32, of Hayfield, Minn., will make his first appearance in...
Non-Profit Wrench holds fundraiser
(ABC 6 News) — Non-Profit Wrench is hosting a fundraiser at Famous Dave’s in Rochester on Monday. The non-profit organization helps those in poverty or dealing with disabilities by doing free vehicle maintenance, handy-man work, and other services they may need. At Monday’s event, they are also showing...
Bombers 9U youth baseball team wins Kasson tournament
The Cannon Falls Bombers 9U youth baseball team won the tournament in Kasson the weekend of June 15 with a perfect record of 3-0. The Bombers beat the Byron Bears 9U ZVL 5-4, defeated the Rochester Tornadoes 9U 4-3 and were victorious over Kasson-Mantorville 7-5. The wins over Byron and Rochester were both on walk-offs. In the win over Byron, Vince Pagel singled to drive in the game-winning run and Kooper Taube drove in four runs. Against Rochester, Charlie Stark was the hero with the game-winning single. Stark hit an inside-the-park grand slam against K-M. Bennett Banks, Graham Rechtzigel, Stark and Taube all pitched against Byron while the combination of Banks, Rechtzigel and Stark earned the win on the mound against Rochester. Against K-M it was the duo of Banks and Rechtizgel who pitched. The little Bombers host Randolph at the Archie Swenson Fields on Tuesday, July 16, and then have their end of the season tournament in Stewartville on July 28. Pictured, from left to right, in back are coaches Theron Pagel, Brad Warm, Justin Rechtzigel, Josh Retterath and Dan Banks; in the middle are Vince Pagel, Bennett Banks, Knox Murphy, Graham Rechtzigel, Chris Thisius, Joey Chavis, Kooper Taube and Clark Pagel; kneeling are Bryce Warm and Charlie Stark and in the front is Keegan Retterath. Submitted photo.
More comfortable with more sunshine the rest of this week
Clouds will stick around into Monday evening with the chance of showers and a thunderstorm or two into the late evening. Any rain should be wrapping up and moving out of here by 9 PM Monday evening. Clouds will gradually decrease overnight and dew points will slowly drop as well.
Family Promise Rochester looking for donations for its pantry and library
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Non-perishable food items and books are a few donation items that Family Promise Rochester is looking for in its ‘Little Library and Pantry.’. Family Promise Rochester has been helping families experiencing homelessness since 1999. The shelter near Kutzky Park called the 'North Star House' provides a bedroom, meals, case management and education for three families at a time- for up to four months.
5 Teens Accused of Attacking Dating App User at Rochester Restaurant
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department says five teenagers could face charges connected to an attempted underage solicitation sting. Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says the incident that led to the charging request occurred around 7:30 Friday night. Police responded to the McDonald’s restaurant on 2nd St. in southwest...
Chance Hymas injures leg in Spring Creek Moto 2 crash
Chance Hymas crashed in Turn 1 of the second moto of the Spring Creek National in Millville, Minnesota, injured his leg, and was unable to complete the race, but hopes to compete this weekend in Washougal, Washington, for Round 8 of the Pro Motocross season. “Rough weekend,” Hymas posted on...
Owatonna VFW baseball teams lose to Mayo in doubleheader
The Owatonna VFW baseball regular season is drawing to a close, as its last regular season game takes place Monday night. The VFW team had its final doubleheader of the season on Saturday, as they traveled to Rochester to take on the Mayo VFW baseball team. The Owatonna VFW 10 team played first and lost in a 4-3 walk-off victory for Mayo, while the VFW 9 team played in the second game of the doubleheader and lost 11-1 in six innings. ...
2024 Motocross 450 points, results after Spring Creek: Chase Sexton assumes control
Neither poor starts nor weather could keep Chase Sexton from sweeping the Spring Creek Nationals in Millville, Minnesota, as he begins to stretch his advantage in the Pro Motocross Series. Sexton is on a five-moto winning streak, during which he has outearned Hunter Lawrence by 20 markers on his way to amassing a 13-point lead.
Cannon Valley Senior Center: S’mores are a critical part of summer
Here's a big shout out of thanks to everyone that volunteered for CVSC at the Cannon Valley Fair! This is one of those times that makes Cannon Falls dear to my heart again. What a great community of people! It was an amazing fair this year with the rain beginning and ending at the perfect moments to allow for the parade and the fireworks. With the hard work of our Cannon Valley Fair Board, Cannon Falls and surrounding communities were entertained once again this summer. This event takes a lot of energy and time from a lot of people, and it proves to be worth it all in the end. We have many volunteers at the gates that give their time year after year and always some new faces at the gates. As one of CVSCs’ big fundraisers, we can’t thank you enough. We couldn’t do it without you.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar tours a new veterans home in Preston
KIMT News Three's Evan Berg spoke with the senator about her visit to the new home on Monday. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar visits State Veterans Home in Preston. After almost a decade of waiting, Preston opened a new state veterans home earlier this year, several months later, residents and one U.S. Senator are happy with what they’ve seen.
Last week's Cannon Falls Beacon news briefs
Below are this week’s Cannon Falls Beacon news briefs:. The Cannon Falls Chamber of Commerce is looking for Fiddle Players to participate in a Fiddle Contest, co-sponsored by the MN Fiddle Association, on Friday, Aug. 2. The contest will take place during Fun Fest on Mill Street. The Fun Fest will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. with the Fiddle Contest happening at 6 p.m. We are looking for fiddle players to participate!
Vasa News: Enthusiastic fans wanted!
The Vasa adult softball team participates in the Red Wing Church League. Their next game will be on Thursday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. with St. Joe's at A. P. Anderson Park. They will play St. John's at 7:30 p.m. on July 18. Cheering fans are always welcome!. History museum.
Northfield council places moratorium on northwest business district, in order to target specific development
With an eye toward fostering targeted types of business development, so as to broaden the property tax base and limit the tax burden on residential taxpayers, Northfield’s City Council is redoubling its focus on the northwest part of town. The currently undeveloped area west of Northfield Hospital was annexed by the city from Greenvale Township in 2009, with the vision that it could eventually help the city to grow its industrial tax base articulated in the 2008 Comprehensive Economic Development plan. ...
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