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Rochester Public Schools' Summer of Discovery program may not return next summer
The program was funded by COVID-19 federal money, which has now run out. The district is looking to utilize a state grant to keep it going. Rochester Public Schools 'Summer of Discovery' program is in need of funding. Rochester Public School's Summer of Discovery program looking for funding.
Speaker Johnson blames Walz for ‘letting Minneapolis burn’
(Minneapolis, MN) — Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is blaming Governor Tim Walz for letting Minneapolis burn during the unrest after the George Floyd murder in 2020. Johnson stopped in Minneapolis yesterday to campaign for House GOP candidate Joe Teirab. While standing outside the old Third Precinct police...
Candidate’s gym membership termination upheld by Minnesota appeals court
The Minnesota Court of Appeals sided Monday with Life Time Fitness over a candidate for governor in a free-speech case. Life Time Fitness terminated Hugh McTavish’s membership in 2022 after the third-party candidate refused to remove campaign leaflets he had left on cars parked at the gym’s Bloomington facility.
Giant crop art portrait of Kamala Harris in Lawrence, Kansas, now complete with Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has had many firsts in the three weeks since Kamala Harris picked him as her running mate. A huge rally in Philadelphia after his announcement, a national speech in Chicago to accept the nomination, and now a quarter-acre portrait in Lawrence, Kansas. When world-renowned crop artist...
Over 34 kilograms of meth send a Rochester man to federal prison
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A 20-year federal prison sentence has been given to a Rochester man for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the State of Minnesota says beginning in July 2022—shortly after he was released early from prison for prior controlled substance felonies—through December 2002, Panh Thavong, 51, was part of a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the greater Rochester area.
Cedar Rapids School Board votes to renovate Harrison Elementary
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids School board has voted to keep and renovate Harrison Elementary School. The school is nearly 100 years old, and the district planned to build a new school. That plan was so unpopular voters cited it as a main reason they rejected a bond question that had nothing to do with Harrison. It would have supported middle and high school renovations. It failed overwhelmingly.
Dad tells CRCSD his 5-year-old left school unnoticed Monday morning
CEDAR RAPIDS — A Cedar Rapids family is pretty upset after they say their five-year-old walked out of Pierce Elementary School unnoticed Monday morning. John Thompson, the child’s father, told the Cedar Rapids School Board at Monday evening's meeting that his daughter thought she was in trouble during recess, so she left to find her brother. Unable to find him, she assumed he had left without her and decided to walk out of the school.
Empowerment and enterprise: Celebrating Black-owned Business Month
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - August is Black-Owned Business Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and supporting the contributions of Black entrepreneurs and business owners. As we highlight their achievements and address the unique challenges they face, we also encourage everyone to actively support and uplift Black-owned enterprises, ensuring their continued growth and success.
Firefighters help keep Eyota residents cool through neighborhood water fights
KIMT News Three's Sananda McCall shares how local crews gave families a break from a scorching day. Eyota Volunteer Fire calls out neighborhoods for water fight. Monday’s heat was one for the books-- but some people had the advantage of a happy ending.
Local author works to simplify retirement
KIMT News Three's Kamie Roesler shares how he is working to make financial planning easier for everyone. Financial advisor, turned author, focuses on helping retirees. A Rochester financial advisor and the founder of Fortress Financial Group is working to help those close to retirement.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Overnight into Tuesday For the Sioux Empire
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of southeast South Dakota and parts of Iowa and Minnesota. The Watch is in effect until 6:00 AM Tuesday (August 27, 2024). Sioux Falls, Brookings, Mitchell, Huron, Yankton, and Vermillion are included in the Watch area. A Watch...
Baccam hosts door knocking event with statehouse minority leader
DES MOINES, Iowa — Only 72 days until the November elections and candidates are picking up the pace entering the final stretch. The Democratic candidate in Iowa’s Third Congressional district hosting a door knocking event Saturday in Windsor Heights with the Iowa House minority leader in attendance. Jennifer Konfrst (D) District 32 from Windsor Heights […]
ALERT DAY is in effect for severe t-storms this evening! Dry & Quiet for Friday
WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: A cold front brings more showers and strong to severe thunderstorms this evening and overnight before dry and cooler air arrives for Friday. Pleasant and quiet conditions are expected for Labor Day Weekend. NEXT 24 HRS: A line or several lines of thunderstorms associated with the cold front should move through the area just after the evening commute, eventually pushing east of the area after midnight. The main line should move through the area between 7 pm – 1 am. The main risk of these storms is damaging winds. Heavy rain is also possible in localized areas,...
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