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Charges: Twin Cities Man Broke Into Rochester Home Twice, Stole Victim’s Phone
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Twin Cities man is facing a list of felony charges tied to a pair of reported burglaries and a theft at a Rochester home. That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County Court on Wednesday. The first alleged burglary occurred on Monday and the second happened on Tuesday.
Mayo Clinic, NYU Langone Hospitals tied No. 1 in US for pulmonology and lung surgery
The top spot for best hospital for pulmonology and lung surgery was held by two hospitals. All five of the top pulmonology and lung surgery hospitals were also on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and NYU Langone Hospitals tied for No. 1 on U.S....
NTSB finishes investigation into Rochester hot air balloon crash
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Federal investigators say a pilot failed to maintain clearance from power lines and crashed while attempting to land a hot air balloon in Rochester earlier this year.Shortly before 7 p.m. on March 20, a hot air balloon with three people aboard crashed near U.S. Highway 63.The pilot had been trying to land the balloon in a field when the wind shifted and increased in speed, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.The report says the pilot attempted to abort the landing but failed and the balloon contacted power lines. The basket and balloon became disconnected, causing the basket to fall 20-30 feet to the ground.The ballon's contact resulted in an electrical arc, severing 12 of the 16 flying wires. The remaining wires failed in a manner consistent with overload, the NTSB says.A small fire broke out next to the basket, which firefighters were able to quickly extinguish.Investigators say there were no mechanical issues with the balloon.
Three Links Health Services celebrates 125 years in Northfield
IF YOU GO Three Links Health Services is hosting an anniversary celebration on Thursday, July 18 from 4-6 p.m. at Odd Fellows Park, 1011 Forest Ave. in Northfield. The event features a bouncy house, face painting, balloon art, live music and food. A free will donation will be taken. For more information, log onto threelinks.org . 95fe889b-9bfc-47e0-8d30-200412c90291 ...
School Board approves $7.77M facilities bond, 10-year plan
With a slate of facilities projects on the horizon, Owatonna Public Schools has put a plan in place for when to complete them and how to pay for them. The Owatonna School Board approved a 10-year long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) plan at its Monday meeting, as well as facilities bonds totaling $7.77 million. Both resolutions were approved in a 5-0 vote, with board members Elizabeth Hedlund and Deborah Bandel absent. ...
Mayo Clinic defines new type of memory loss for older adults
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Researchers at Mayo Clinic are defining a new type of memory loss in older adults, and it is different from Alzheimer's Disease. It's known as Limbic-Predominant Amnestic Neurodegenerative Syndrome or 'LANS' for short. It’s commonly seen in people ages 75 and older. 'LANS' is different from Alzheimer's...
See Shaboozey In Minnesota This September
He's one of the biggest rising stars in music right now and you have a chance to see him in Minnesota later this year!. Shaboozey is hitting the road this fall on his recently-announced 'Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going Tour' and that includes a stop in Minneapolis. Concert...
Ella Knakmuhs wins state VFW singing award for top rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
The Westbrook VFW Auxiliary Post 5098 recently announced that Ella Knakmuhs has been awarded first place in the Minnesota high school division of the “Get excited for the Red, White, and Blue” VFW contest for her performance of the American national anthem. VFW don and Westbrook mayor Digger...
Three Men Sentenced for Trafficking Guns on Snapchat in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- Three men have been sentenced for trafficking machine guns on Snapchat. According to court documents, in March of 2023, law enforcement learned of a Snapchat group. Members 19-year-old Rafael Wesley, 22-year-old Kyrees Johnson, and 21-year-old Avont Drayton used the group to facilitate the trafficking of machine...
Minnesota weather: Another bright and comfortably warm Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Another beautiful and comfortable day is in store for Thursday. Enjoy the pleasant afternoon sunshine and the occasional white puffy cloud passing by. The Twin Cities daytime high is 78 degrees. Overnight temperatures dip into the 50s for much of Minnesota with pocket 60s closer to the metro.
Wright County Man Re-Appointed to State Ag Chemical Response Compensation Board
A local man has been re-appointed by the Walz Administration to a state board regarding agricultural chemicals. Jeff Wheeler of Montrose was recently reappointed for a 4-year term on the Minnesota Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board. The governor’s office says Wheeler will serve on the board as a representative of chemical retailers.
Three Wisconsin Residents Report Strange Object In The Sky
Things sure are getting spooky out there! Over the past few years, talk of UFO sightings has amped up. No one gets a strange look anymore when they mention they may have seen one floating about in the sky. In fact, in Minnesota last year alone, there were nearly fifty...
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
Biden campaign slams Trump/Vance on abortion issue
MILWAUKEE — The Biden/Harris campaign used the backdrop of the Republican National Convention to highlight the abortion issue. A morning news conference Wednesday featured a trio of speakers including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar from Texas. Providing a real-world experience that reflected views on the abortion debate was reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski of Austin, Texas who shared her ordeal with a life-threatening failed pregnancy. “In the...
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