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Experts warn fireflies are disappearing
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — Another reason Minnesotans cherish their summers: fireflies. The dazzling beetles are only visible roughly three to four weeks out of the year from end of June to July, but researchers warn they are disappearing. Ben Pfeiffer, the founder of "Firefly Conservation and Research," told KARE...
Pretrial motion clarification requested in Connor Bowman murder case
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The Olmsted County Attorney's Office is requesting more clarity when it comes to the pretrial motion for accused murderer Connor Bowman. On June 6, the former Mayo Clinic doctor accused of killing his wife, filed several motions, totaling 28 pages, in an attempt to prevent key evidence from being used in trial.
Big River Rally in La Crosse kicks off this weekend, just one of many of Jean Taylor’s events for good causes
Jean Taylor from 95.7 the Rock helps put on a lot of events in the Coulee Region. From Big Bikes for Little Tikes to the St. Patty’s Day .01k to Rounds for Rescues and more, the Rock Mornings co-host creates a tradition with these events in hopes to help many causes in the area.
Housing may become a “human right” in La Crosse, under a city proposal
The city of La Crosse is discussing the idea of declaring housing as a “human right,” as other cities have done. The concept was debated on Wednesday by La Crosse’s human rights commission. Lewis Kuhlman, the city’s environmental planner, says larger cities including Minneapolis and Madison have worked on designated unsheltered people as a “protected class.”
Half-million dollar bond imposed for one of two drug suspects arrested in La Crosse
Two La Crosse residents are facing multiple drug charges, resulting from a traffic stop last week, and a search inside a house on Division Street. The bail for one suspect was set at half-a-million dollars on Wednesday. Christina Joswick and Raymond Lewis are jailed on charges of trafficking drugs such...
Community reacts to another request for funding from RPS
(ABC 6 News) – Voters speak out on the proposed operating referendum on the ballot this fall. This comes after last year’s $10 million technology referendum failed while Mayo Clinic ended up stepping in to gift the district $10 million with no strings attached. Some say they are...
SE Crisis Center cited for failure to report critical incidents
(ABC 6 News) – A Rochester children’s residential facility received a correction order after failing to report five critical incidents to the Minnesota Department of Human Services in a timely manner. According to the correction order, embedded at the end of this article, the Southeast Regional Crisis Center...
Mayo Clinic medical students begin 'Street Medicine Elective'
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Future doctors studying at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine have the opportunity to participate in an optional class called the 'Street Medicine Elective' run by Zumbro Valley Medical Society. This class gives medical students the chance to collaborate with local partners from different agencies in the...
Two 9-year-old girls, 2 others killed in northern Minnesota crash
FLOODWOOD, Minn. — Four people, including two 9-year-old girls, are dead after a semi hit three cars and another semi in a construction zone in northern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon.According to the state patrol, a semi was going at "highway speeds" and hit the other vehicles, which were stopped due to construction. The crash happened around 3 p.m. on Highway 2 near Nelson Road in Floodwood. Four people in a Honda Pilot were killed — 9-year-olds Hope Mae Oakgrove and Charlotte White, 66-year-old Bonnie Mae Dow and 65-year-old Vincent Louis Dow.A total of 10 people were involved in the crash, according to the state patrol. Three of them, including the semi driver who struck the other vehicles, suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.This is a developing story. Check back with WCCO.com for more.
This is the Deadliest Highway in all of Minnesota
Driving can be an exhilarating experience, offering a sense of freedom and adventure as you navigate the open road. However, it's important to remember that not all roads are created equal - some are notorious for their deadly reputation.
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