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A bridge near a Minnesota dam may collapse. Officials say they can do little to stop it
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Young Faribault Man Identified as Murder Victim in Minnesota Amazon Warehouse Shooting
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Oak Hill preparing to start construction, plans to be operational by fall 2025
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So. Minn. Police Department Issues Warning To Area Juveniles
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Owatonna native returns for wood-turning show at Arts Center
GALLERY HOURS AND RECEPTION The gallery dates for Roger Nass’ exhibit are July 7-28. The Owatonna Arts Center is open 1-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. An opening reception for the show is scheduled 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 9. a95c6381-a6f1-4a61-b791-2e0fe7d70ab5 Artist Roger Nass is returning to his roots with his upcoming show at the Owatonna Arts Center. Nass practices the traditional art of wood turning, sculpting wood through the use...
Southern Minnesota to Adopt 10-Digit Dialing
Residents and businesses in the 507 area code, which includes cities like Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, Mankato, and Winona, will need to switch to 10-digit dialing starting July 30th. This change is necessary because the 507 area code is projected to run out of numbers by early 2025, prompting the addition of a new 924 area code.
Owatonna 4th of July Fireworks Coming Thursday Night
It's time this week to celebrate another birthday for the United States of America. This Thursday is the Fourth of July, and Owatonna knows how to celebrate. The launch is set for dusk Thursday at the Steele County Fairgrounds, sponsored by the Early Edition Rotary Club. LOOK: Here's where people...
Same crew, new owners: service shop celebrates grand opening
Customers returning to the service shop on Allan Avenue will notice new branding, but they’ll be greeted by the same familiar faces. The team at the shop formerly known as Kecks celebrated its grand opening Friday as Apex Pro Kwik Lube. New owners Ellie and Brent Freerksen took over in January. Having installed a new floor, given the shop a new paint job and laid new asphalt on the parking...
North Morristown Fourth of July 'takes you back in time'
As you taste your first bite of homemade pie, the clang of tin cans toppling over cuts through the sound of classic bluegrass echoing from an acoustic guitar in the beer garden. Children weave through the crowd, flinging mud with their red, white and blue cowboy boots, as they chase each other around the event grounds. The sun sets Thursday evening, as families anxiously await the "gigantic fireworks" of the 131st North Morristown Fourth of July Celebration. ...
Faribault man charged in shooting death of coworker at Lakeville Amazon fulfillment center
LAKEVILLE, Minn. — A Faribault man is accused of fatally shooting his coworker at an Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville early Saturday morning.The 24-year-old suspect is charged with second-degree murder for the death of 22-year-old Ahmed Ibrahim Cariif, according to a complaint filed in Dakota County on Tuesday.Lakeville police say officers responded to a shooting in the parking lot of 9800 217th Street West just after 4 a.m. Upon arrival, they found a man with a suspected gunshot wound. Though officers provided medical aid, he died at the scene.Charges say that Cariif, the suspect and a third man had carpooled...
New state law seeks to increase wages, competition for workers
Michael Rubke works at the front desk of a Minneapolis condominium building — and he wants to be able to keep working there. Last year, he was surprised to learn that he could be forced to leave, regardless of his job performance. Rubke works for the property management company...
Flooding along Mississippi River extends throughout western Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — A number of counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting flood conditions, as rainfall remains in the forecast. Over the weekend, parts of Minnesota were on high alert as flood levels continued to rise in many areas after days of unrelenting rain. Wisconsin’s northwestern neighbors are now...
RECALL: Minnesota Eggs Sold in Nine States Mislabeled
More than 4,000 pounds of liquid egg products manufactured in Minnesota and sold to food service locations in nine states across America are being recalled after they were mislabeled with undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reporting that Gaylord-based Michael Foods Inc. failed to disclose the presence...
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