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Rochester water reclamation project will break ground next week
(ABC 6 News) — In the Med City, celebrations are in order for a project that has been in the works for nine years. The Rochester City Council and Public Works Environmental Services Division are holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the Liquids and Solids Upgrade Project at the water reclamation plant.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz visiting South Georgia this week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will campaign along with Governor Tim Walz for the first time this week in South Georgia. On Saturday, the Harris-Walz campaign announced a bus tour through Georgia in a press release. This comes after VP Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic...
Fair officials urging caution with potential hottest stretch of summer
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — State Fair officials are urging people to take precautions, with a forecast of temps in the 90s, a triple digit heat index through Monday and quite possibly the hottest stretch of summer this year.When the temperature and humidity climb at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, fairgoers flock to the State Fair's eight misting stations.State fair officials advise guests to drink plenty of water. Guests are welcome to bring in bottles, even an entire cooler, onto the fairgrounds. Water bottles can be filled at more than 40 drinking fountains and bottle refilling stations.There are plenty of spots to grab some shade to take breaks from walking and standing in the heat, and even a few buildings, like the History and Heritage Center, West End Market and the North End Event Center, that are air conditioned.Anyone feeling ill can stop at first aid stations, located on the west and east ends of the fairgrounds.
Contested local races emerge for Nov. 5 election
Several contested races have emerged for the Nov. 5 general election following the close of Minnesota’s second candidate filing period on Aug. 13. There were also several seats for which no one filed. Below is a rundown of who filed for what local seats and what seats no one filed for.
"Home sweet home", Dexter Township Fire Department welcomes new truck
MOWER COUNTY, Minn.-- A new pumper truck will be hitting the road to rescues from the Dexter Township. The Dexter Township Fire Department announced on its Facebook page it brought home the new truck on Friday. The post said after everything gets mounted and stored inside, it hopes the truck will be in service in a couple of weeks.
Fly-in at Fillmore County Airport in Preston
(ABC 6 News) – There was a fly-in bright and early on Saturday morning at the Fillmore County Airport in Preston. The event was hosted by B&B Olympic Bowl, who took to Facebook later that day saying the event was a “huge success.”. Planes flew in from all...
Overnight detour at I-90 in Austin for concrete deck pour
(ABC 6 News) – Motorists traveling on Interstate 90 at the west end of Austin will encounter a detour on the exit and entrance ramps at the Highway 105/Oakland Avenue bridge overnight on Monday, August 26. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, it is so crews can pour...
Unexpected Witness Comes Forward after 2008 Iowa Car Crash Becomes Homicide Investigation
In 2008, detectives with the Des Moines Police Department (D.M.P.D.) in Iowa were called to what was initially believed to be a fatal car accident along an off-ramp on Interstate 235. However, a post-mortem examination would determine that the car’s sole occupant, 41-year-old mother Michele Davis, actually had injuries consistent with a homicide, a revelation explored in Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins.
Lane closures expected at Highway 14/Broadway Avenue intersection
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Preparations for a future construction project will close lanes Monday and Tuesday at the intersection of Highway 14 and Broadway Avenue. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says crews will be conducting pavement tests, causing lane closures between 9 am to 3 pm, weather permitting. MnDOT...
Jury Convicts Woman on Felony Charge For Fleeing Rochester Police
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Twin Cities area woman has been found guilty of a felony charge connected to a vehicle pursuit in Rochester two years ago. 31-year-old Mickela Joy Vrendenburg was charged last year after she allegedly fled from Rochester police officers in September 2022 when they went to a Rochester address associated with her to serve a felony arrest warrant and observed a vehicle leaving the residence with a malfunctioning taillight. An officer then attempted to stop the vehicle, but Vrenenburg kept driving and allegedly accelerated to around 50 mph in a residential area of southeast Rochester.
Owners of Rochester IBM Complex Have Big Plans For the Site
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The owners of the sprawling IBM complex in northwest Rochester have begun planning for a major development at the site. Industrial Realty Group, or IRG, has submitted documentation to state regulators for an environmental review of two different development scenarios for what is now known as the Rochester Technology Campus. According to the filing with the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board the proposed mixed use development would include residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational uses.
Tracking heat and storms for Sunday and the beginning of the work week
Not cooling down too much overnight Saturday as temperatures will only drop into the lower 70s. Even hotter air arrives as temperatures near 90° on Sunday and Monday. With dew points forecast to reach the mid to upper 70s Sunday and Monday, "feels like" temperatures could reach the upper 90s, nearing 100°. A round of storms is possible on Monday with a risk for severe weather as well. If you have plans to attend the Minnesota State Fair or Rochester's Greek Fest on Sunday, drink plenty of water and maximize the use of shade!
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