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During RNC, Gov. Walz, Democrats stress need to protect abortion access
MILWAUKEE (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other Democrats spoke Wednesday outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee about abortion protections. Democrats held a press conference featuring Walz, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, and reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski to highlight former President Donald Trump and JD Vance's Project 2025 and their plan to ban abortion, as well as "threaten access to IVF and contraception," according to a press release.
Tribes in Minnesota are paying the steepest price for the steel industry’s mercury pollution
Demand for steel is on the rise globally, driven by population growth and the expanding economies in developing nations. The material will also be important to the green energy transition, forming the backbone of infrastructure like wind turbines, solar panels, and hydroelectric dams. Every part of the steel supply chain is heavily polluting, and the places in the U.S. where the steel industry is concentrated are disproportionately low-income and nonwhite, highlighting yet another instance in which the promises of development and climate solutions come at a steeper cost for some communities. What’s more, the country’s steel production is dominated by just two companies: U.S. Steel and Cleveland Cliffs.
Premier Minnesota Festival Suddenly Cancels Popular Festivities
The Northland is full of great summer traditions that we look forward to every year. There's the opening of businesses like Gordy's Hi-Hat and the Portland Malt Shoppe, outdoor concerts at Bayfront Festival Park, Movies In The Park, and other fairs and festivals. We assume that every year these things...
Lewiston-Altura School District proposes tax levy and bonding project
KIMT News Three's Evan Berg Reports on how the money will contribute to key school upgrades. Lewiston Altura Public Schools to hold referendum for two new funding proposals. The Lewiston-Altura Public School district has almost $20 million in funding questions it wants to ask voters on Nov. 5.
Softball program draws players to Winona
Young softball players filled Winona’s ball fields at West Lake Park and the Winona Middle School last weekend for the Winstars’ yearly Stars and Strikes Tournament. Thirty teams participated in the tournament with players from across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Many of the Winstars’ own older players come from different towns to play, learn, and grow together.
Rochester Woman Accused of Running Over Woman at Local Taco Bell
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester woman was arraigned today in Olmsted County Court on charges alleging she drove away after running over a woman in the parking lot of a Rochester restaurant. According to the criminal complaint, 40-year-old Lindsay Jo Hawkinson was allegedly driving her boyfriend's car with...
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...
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