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Texas man swindled northern Minnesota woman out of $100K in gold bars, $36K in cash, charges say
MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. — A 23-year-old Texas man faces charges for his role in swindling $36,000 in cash and $100,000 in gold bars from a northern Minnesota woman.Charges filed in Marshall County say that a 66-year-old woman said she sent the money to a man in Texas because he had told her he had access to her Social Security number. She said she'd sent the cash in $100 bills and tucked the money into books, which she sent to two different CVS stores in Texas.She added that he had also bought $100,000 worth of gold bars online in August of last...
Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics
Last week, Jabez Reeves, a sprinter at Minnesota State University, Mankato, stretched by himself on the end of the school’s track. He then ran three full-speed sprints, as his coach at Mankato watched on. Three days later, Reeves was on a flight to Paris, where he’ll compete on the...
Despite Trump claim and 2020 tweet showing support, Harris never donated to Minnesota Freedom Fund
MINNEAPOLIS — Former President Donald Trump is using a 2022 Minnesota murder case to attack Vice President Kamala Harris.Trump claims Harris helped raise millions and personally donated to a fund that got extra support to bail out protestors in the aftermath of George Floyd's death."One of the dangerous criminals Kamala helped bail out of jail was Shawn Michael Tillman," Trump said at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina. "You know that name. A repeat offender who, with Harris's help, was set free. He then went on to murder a man on a train platform in St. Paul, Minnesota, shooting him...
Assistant principal for Century High School has been chosen
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Century High School shared in a Facebook post that Jennifer Thurston will round out the leadership team as the new assistant principal. Thurston started her career at Rochester Public Schools as a counselor, both at the elementary and secondary levels. She has spent the last five years at John Marshall High School. And served as the Lead Counselor this past school year and provided administrative support at the elementary level for 'Summer of Discovery.'
Closure coming to 2nd Avenue SW and 3rd Street SW in Rochester for Farmer’s Market
(ABC 6 News) — On Wednesday, July 31st, 2nd Street SW and 3rd Street SW in Rochester will be closed due to the Farmer’s Market. 2nd Avenue SW will be closed from 3rd Street SW to 4 Street SW, and 3rd Street SW from 2nd Avenue SW east to the alley.
Behind the scenes of making lemonade at the Olmsted County Fair
Behind the scenes of lemonade making at the Olmsted County Fair. (ABC 6 News) – Time is running out to check out the Olmsted County Fair before the weekend is over. ABC 6 News Daytime reporter Carly Berglund is live from the Fairgrounds to share some behind-the-scenes secrets on lemonade making at the fair.
Summer warmth, humid air sticking around for awhile
Highs made their way back into the 80s Friday, even with added cloud cover during the afternoon. The upward trend in daily highs will continue into this weekend, and thanks to more humid air, the heat index will make it into the 90s. Skies will be clearing a bit Friday...
Honkers to raise money for area schools
(ABC 6 News) – On Saturday July 27, the Honkers are raising funds for local schools. Players, coaches and even Slider will be wearing a commemorative City School jersey. The one-of a kind jerseys will be auctioned following the 6:35 p.m. game against the LaCrosse Loggers. One hundred percent...
Rochester Clerk Accused of Stealing Pricey Bracelet Meant to be Shipped to Jewler
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office has filed a felony theft charge against a Rochester clerk who’s accused of stealing a pricey bracelet that was meant to be shipped to a jewelry store. That’s according to a criminal complaint filed on Thursday. The alleged theft...
Albert Lea man appears on school park indecent exposure charges
(ABC 6 News) – An Albert Lea man appeared in Freeborn County Court Friday on two charges of indecent exposure at Sibley School Park. Mauricio Gutierrez Espana, 29, made a first appearance on two counts of gross misdemeanor indecent exposure in the presence of a minor under age 16.
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