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Goodhue County plans cannabis moratorium
The Goodhue County Board is considering an emergency moratorium on cannabis dispensaries to give county staff time to write regulations. A public hearing on the proposed moratorium is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3 in Cannon Falls. The moratorium would be in place until Jan. 1, 2025 and would prohibit both new and pending cannabis locations, according to a draft.
Golf courses in our area are not dampened by the rain
OLMSTED COUNTY, Minn. - The amount of rain in our area is a topic of conversation. We spoke with a few golf courses in both Rochester and Byron about how the interesting weather this year has impacted the golf season. Somerby Golf Club superintendent Tyler Donaldson says, "with the rainy...
A warm, bright break from rain Wednesday
We’ve got a sunny, warm day ahead for Wednesday. Temperatures will return to more typical, summer levels with highs in the 80s. There will be some extra cloud cover returning Wednesday afternoon, but it’s not going to be enough to cool things down. We’ll see about a 20 degree increase in Wednesday’s highs compared to Tuesday.
Peace Plaza’s “Heart of the City” artwork nominated for CODA People’s Choice Award
(ABC 6 News) — On Tuesday, ABC 6 News anchor Mayzie Olson sat down with artist Eric Anderson. Anderson is the mastermind behind the “Heart of the City” artwork found in Peace Plaza in Rochester. The artwork was finished back in 2022, and its key characteristic is the light and fog that can be found rising from the plaza.
Rochester Police Seek Assistance in Locating Predatory Offender
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Rochester Police are requesting the public's assistance in locating a predatory offender. An alert issued by the Police Department Tuesday afternoon indicates a state agent contacted local authorities and informed them that 41-year-old Carvell Williams had tampered with his electronic monitoring device on Sunday. He has since failed to return to his placement location.
Two Family Service Rochester employees appointed to Minnesota Board of Directors
(ABC 6 News) — On Tuesday, Family Service Rochester announced that two of their employees have been appointed to the Minnesota Board of Directors by Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. Katherine Driskell MSW, LICSW, Program Manager of School Based Mental Health at Family Service Rochester, has...
2 Arrested in Connection With Child Being Shot in Elgin Last Week
Wabasha, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Wabasha County Sheriff's Office today reported two arrests in connection with an accidental shooting last week that wounded a young child. Sheriff's Captain Curt Struwe deputies, with assistance from the Rochester Police Department, apprehended Raymond Tony Duque and Nicole Lynn the McGee. He says...
Another No-Show For Sentencing Results in Arrest Warrant
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - An arrest warrant was issued today for a man who failed to show up in Olmsted County Court for his sentencing hearing. Court records show 42-year-old Jesus Rodriguez was scheduled for sentencing on Monday in the case where he was accused of pointing a gun at another man and threatening to kill him at a local convenience store last summer. He was arrested last July after a man told Rochester police that he was refueling his vehicle when he was approached by a man he did not know who was yelling in both Spanish and English before the man went back to his vehicle and returned with a handgun.
All Smiles For Leela: Today’s Pet of the Week!
Big smiles and the winner of Tri-County Humane Society's "Most Kissable Forehead" award: meet Leela, today's Pet of the Week!. Leela is a spayed one-year-old terrier/Pit Bull mix. She's lived with children between 5 and 15 years of age, cats and wanted to play with them, but not dogs. HOWEVER, Leela's had good interactions with other pups at TCHS! She's got a lot of energy, loves chewing on squeaky toys, and playing tug.
Beyond the Spectrum opens location in Rochester
(ABC 6 News)- Beyond the Spectrum, an autism intervention center, opened a location in Rochester after seeing success in St. Paul. Using specialized care, Beyond the Spectrum helps foster development and learning for children with autism. Ayub Elmi, the founder and executive director, sat down with ABC 6 News’ Mayzie...
New Forecast For July 4th Is Looking Nasty in Minnesota
Minnesota, it is time to rally together. And if you live in Northern Iowa, you might want to join the Land of 10,000 Lakes for this because the forecast for the Fourth of July was just posted and things are not looking great. The Forecast For the Fourth of July...
What fireworks are legal in Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS — Rainy weather could shut down fireworks shows on July 4 and that might spark people to ignite their own backyard performances.But before trying that in the North Star State we wanted to know: What fireworks are legal in Minnesota? Good Question.Before colors burst in the sky, stores like Fireworks Nation in North Hudson, Wisconsin are nearly bursting with excited customers, many of whom are taking their haul back to Minnesota."You don't have to go far," said one Minnesotan who loaded up on fireworks for a show in his home state. "This is of course our busiest week," said co-owner...
Minnesota family fighting for daughter with ultra-rare genetic mutation, others like her
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota family is fighting for their daughter's future.Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.When she was 1.5 years old, Mae was diagnosed with the neuro-developmental disorder, CTNNB1 Syndrome."She's non-verbal, she's unable to walk unassisted," said Emily Knopik, Mae's mother. "She definitely has that developmental delay, cognitive disability."Emily and Joe Knopik say it's a random genetic mutation that wasn't passed down from them.They've traveled the world to get Mae treatments and therapies. They also started a nonprofit, Mae's Mission.They're raising money for a clinical trial of a...
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