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Sunday forecast: not as warm, but humid
Today was warmer and more humid, with highs in the mid 80F’s across the region and dew points reaching into the low 70F’s. Rochester reached 85F, which is 5F above the average high for this time of year. Nowhere near the record high of 100F set back in 1931, but toasty non the less.
Tim Walz Buries ‘Robber Baron’ JD Vance: ‘My Hillbilly Cousins Did Not Go to Yale’
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is reportedly among those being considered by Vice President Kamala Harris to be her running mate, had strong words for his potential counterpart, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). Former President Donald Trump tapped Vance as his running mate earlier this month. The senator had a career...
Minn. Gov. Tim Walz will lead event ahead of Trump rally
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Walz and other Minnesota leaders will lead a canvassing kickoff on Saturday in St. Paul ahead of Trump's St. Cloud rally. According to the release, U.S. Rep Betty McCollum, R-Minn., and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter will join Walz, DFL, at the event that will focus on the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. ...
Ten-Digit Dialing Starts on Tuesday Across Southern Minnesota
Ten-digit dialing starts Tuesday across southern Minnesota, but why -- and what does that mean?. Regulators say they are running out of numbers in the 507 area code, so the addition of a second area code becomes a reality for southern Minnesota on Tuesday, July 30th. 612 and 218 were...
Three more measles cases in Minnesota have officials worried about vaccinations
The Minnesota Department of Health is sharing details about three more cases of measles reported this week. That brings the total number of cases in the state rises to 15 and has officials worried about a lack of vaccinations.
Rollingstone veteran accepts Quilt of Valor
William “Bill” Schell, of Rollingstone, was presented a Quilt of Valor at the Winona American Legion. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966 and went to Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago for boot camp. He was on Brother Duty, with his brother Ed, on the USS Bayfield stationed in Long Beach, Calif., and had a tour to Vietnam for two years and 13 months as a welder. He was sent to welder school and then worked with the Navy Seal team for six months back in Vietnam on night boat duty in the open waters, which was a pretty dangerous job. In October 1969, Bill was discharged from active duty in the U.S. Navy.
Oronoco City Council rejects a proposal for 136 new homes
City of Oronoco rejects proposal for new housing developments. The first phase of a 136 housing unit construction project from Hamilton Real Estate was rejected by Oronoco City Council on Thursday, July 26 by a vote of 4-1.
Court dispositions: March 8, 2024
Freeborn County District Court March 8 Jose Guadalupe Garza Jr., 52, 940 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Criminal damage to property – first-degree felony. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections – Adult MN Correctional Facility-St. Cloud for 15 months. Supervised probation for two years. Restitution $1,000. Fees $155. Brian James Phillips, 44, 105 13th St., […] The post Court dispositions: March 8, 2024 appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Morristown’s new city clerk carries on a family tradition
Cassie Eldeen had a busy first day in her new position as City Clerk and Treasurer for the City of Morristown. July 1 was also the same day of the City Council’s monthly meeting. This gave Eldeen a chance to be introduced to the greater community by Mayor Tony Lindahl.
Last-minute cancellation leads Faribault Harley-Davidson to create track, host race
With about a month until the race, organizers were shocked to hear the venue was cancelling. The Cannon Falls City Council had convinced the board of Cannon Valley Fairgrounds to cut ties with Faribault Harley-Davidson, following complaints about noise associated with the race. The venue pulled out as the host of the race. The chair of the Fair Board had just built a “totally gorgeous” go-kart track earlier this year,...
Jobs Data Show June Was a Record-Setting Month in Rochester Area
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The latest jobs data released by the state shows the Rochester area economy experienced a record-setting month in June. The statistics published by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows the size of the local labor force had an all-time high and total employment tied a record set earlier this year.
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