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Minn. trooper with 'ride along' accused of speeding and causing crash, killing high school senior
ROCHESTER, Minn. (TCN) -- Prosecutors recently announced charges against a state trooper who allegedly caused a motor vehicle crash that killed a teen shortly before her high school graduation. According to the Olmstead County Attorney’s Office, on May 18 at approximately 5:45 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash...
10,200+ Vouchers Issued: Minnesota’s ‘Lights On’ Program Revolutionizes Traffic Stops, Fostering Positive Community Relations
The Minnesota Lights On program, supported by state funds and run by Microgrants, allows police to give repair vouchers instead of tickets for broken car lights, improving community relations and helping low-income residents with repairs. Minnesota’s Lights On Program Provides Repair Vouchers Instead of Tickets, Boosts Community Relations According to CBS News, in Minnesota, a […]
Legislation proposed by Minnesota lawmaker looks to give bald eagle a new title
WABASHA, Minn. (WKBT) -- The bald eagle has represented American freedom and patriotism since the early years of the United States. Recently proposed legislation is looking to give the bird a new title.
Minneapolis can get up to 8 degrees hotter than other places in the state, new study finds
MINNEAPOLIS — As Minnesota gets ready for its next heatwave, a new study finds some communities feel the summer heat more than others.We've known the planet is heating up as a whole. However, our immediate environment is affecting just how much our communities warm."As we replace open space that's permeable and moist with roads and infrastructure that's dry and impermeable, that draws in heat," said Michael Krisch, Deputy Director of the Brown Institute.Climate Central looked at 65 different urban heat islands, including Minneapolis. They found various hot spots that are significantly impacting 68% of the 50 million residents in the...
Lorie Jewell and Michael Henle
Lorie and Michael of State Street Theater discussed the upcoming performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and also the season subscription which gets you five concerts, two plays and one musical. Lorie also touched on other events coming up at the State Street Theater in New Ulm.
SHS Class of 1979 gathers for reunion
The Springfield High School Class of 1979 celebrated its forty-fifth anniversary class reunion in Springfield June 29. The group gathered at the American Legion Club, took a school tour and enjoyed other Riverside Days activities. Attending the reunion, front, from left: Mary (Petersen) Miller, Cindy (Wildman) Haugland, Ruth (Wilstermann) Gicker, Lori (Steffl) Brown, Mary (Lehrer) Beckner, Deb (Wendt) Olson, Mary Beth (Weber) Schmit and Nancy (Erickson) Renner. Back: Sonja Severson, Mike Dill, Trent Moe, Pat Kelly, Mike Wersal, Mark Roiger, Bruce Ahlness and Jeff Carlson.
Red Rock Bank to merge with MidCountry Bank
Red Rock Bank and MidCountry Bank jointly announce that Red Rock Bank will be merged into MidCountry Bank, with an expected October 2024 completion. Both community banks are currently owned and operated by the same Minnesota-based holding company. Upon completion of the merger, the Red Rock Bank branches in Springfield and Sanborn, Minnesota will operate as MidCountry Bank, increasing the number of MidCountry Bank branch locations to sixteen.
United Methodist Church hosts ecumenical service
The Springfield United Methodist Church hosted the Riverside Days ecumenical worship service held Sunday, June 30. A nice crowd of parishioners from the Springfield area gathered for the service. It was originally planned to be in Riverside Park, but due to flooding, was moved to the church. Pastor Michael Baker, United Methodist Church, Pastor Kent Furch, Northwood Church, and Deb Beyer led the service. Beyer read the scripture and led the call to worship, Baker delivered the message and Furch led the confession and prayers.
Sweet News! Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store Is Not Moving!
It's hard to take a Minnesota road trip without stopping at the iconic Minnesota's Largest Candy Store in Jordan. This delicious Minnesota candy shop has been along Highway 169 for over 40 years. Minnesota's Largest Candy Store was set to move due to everyone's favorite headache...road construction. But it looks like the store is staying!
Calling All Barbie Fans! Major Barbie Exhibit Coming To Minnesota
With over 60 years of cultural impact from toys to movies, Barbie is a worldwide phenomenon that has lived on for generations from toys to movies. In conjunction with the 65th anniversary of Barbie, a major Barbie exhibition will be coming to Minnesota, set to be hosted at the DECC in Duluth over the course of several weeks later this year.
Dwindling police resources: how various situations may show lack of staff and low resources
Dwindling police resources: how various situations highlight lack of staff and low resources – ABC 6 News Good Morning. (ABC 6 News) – From an hours-long standoff with a man refusing to get out of his car, to false active shooter alerts being sent out, police in Minnesota are here to protect the public but sometimes lack of resources are more blatant than in other departments.
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