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Interim Activities Director appointed at Lourdes High School
ROCHESTER, Minn. – John Volesky has been appointed the interim Activities Director at Lourdes High School. Rochester Catholic Schools says Volesky earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University, with double minors in Sports Business Management and Coaching. He then completed a Master of Science degree in Sports Coaching, Leadership, and Administration. Before his role as the Activities Office Coordinator at Lourdes High School, Volesky served as a Graduate Assistant in Event Management and Facilities Operations for the Michigan State University Athletic Department.
“Don’t Know Much About History” Feat. Historian Travis Zimmerman
Don’t Know Much About History: Minnesota Ojibwe and Contributions of American Indians in History with Travis Zimmerman. Join your library for a presentation on the history and culture of Indigenous people of Minnesota, including Ojibwe culture, contributions to history and an overview of Indigenous military services and the Code Talkers. This program will feature historian and site manager for the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post Travis Zimmerman.
Meteor streaks across sky early Friday morning
A meteor streaking across the southeastern Minnesota and North Iowan sky was observed by some KIMT News 3 viewers early Friday morning. Sherry Mueller captured this image of the contrail left behind by the meteor at around 6:15 AM Friday just south of Brownsdale, MN. Mueller noted that a flash of white line appeared to explode several times. The white trail remained in the sky for over 30 minutes.
Plea Deal For Rochester Man Accused of Violent Mini-Crime Spree
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A man charged with a violent mini-crime spree in Rochester earlier this year has worked out a plea deal with Olmsted County prosecutors. According to court records, 39-year-old Bobby Booth was arrested in late February and charged with first-degree aggravated robbery, third-degree assault, and a felony count of fifth-degree assault. Charges stemmed from an armed robbery at a brutal assault.
Harris, Walz to kick off bus tour in Georgia
Vice President Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) will travel to swing state Georgia next week on a bus tour, marking the ticket’s first campaign stop after the duo formally accepted the Democratic nomination at the convention earlier this week. The visit to the Georgia is also the first time Harris…
Tim Walz's Minnesota neighbors welcome his return home after VP nomination
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz returned on Friday to the Land of 10,000 Lakes after accepting his Democratic vice presidential nomination.A lot has changed since he joined the ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris — most noticeably his enhanced security detail.On Dayton Avenue and Mississippi River Boulevard in St. Paul, it's typical to see bikes fly by and furry friends strolling the sidewalks. It's a neighborhood that is quiet and tucked away.WCCO filmed his motorcade on Friday pulling into Eastcliff, the residence temporarily housing his family while the Governor's Mansion is being renovated. But this time, Minnesota State Patrol troopers...
Lawsuit filed against RealPage says it illegally decreases pricing competition, hurts consumers
The Justice Department and eight attorneys general filed a lawsuit against real estate software giant RealPage Inc. for attempting to illegally decrease pricing competition between landlords and deprive renters the benef
Heat, humidity to linger through midweek
The summer warmth and humidity will linger through the middle of next week, before a strong cold front will bring cooler, less humid weather to end the week along with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures on Monday are expected to be in the upper 80s. Dew point...
National Weather Service changes cold weather headlines
There aren’t many of us in the Northland that want to start thinking about cold weather, but its important to know that the National Weather Service is changing its cold weather headlines beginning October 1st, 2024. Here is what’s being changed:. It is important to note that “wind...
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