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Albert Lea finance director to retire in December
Jennifer Walsh, executive director of finance and operations for Albert Lea Area Schools, will retire in December, according to action taken Monday by the school board in its regular vote of appointments, retirements and other movement of employees in the district. Walsh, who has worked in the role since July 2019, prior to that worked […] The post Albert Lea finance director to retire in December appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Permits No Longer Needed For Most Natural Landscapes in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester City Council has made some changes to a city ordinance that should make it easier for private property owners to install "natural landscapes" rather than traditional turf lawns. City officials say the amendments to the Tall Grass and Weeds Ordinance were adopted in...
City to spray for mosquitos Friday
The City of Austin will be spraying for mosquitos on the following date on Friday According to a Tuesday release, this date is tentative due to weather conditions, wind and rain having the greatest impact to scheduling. This will be a ground application and spraying will start after 7 p.m. and will continue throughout the […] The post City to spray for mosquitos Friday appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Rochester police report uptick in car break-ins
(ABC 6 News) – Throughout the month of June, Rochester police reported nine thefts from cars. In the first two weeks of July alone, they’ve seen 12. Some Rochester residents seemed surprised by the change in frequency, saying they had never experienced a break-in themselves. “I’ve had a...
Freeborn County Relay For Life expands with Mower and Waseca counties joining
The Relay For Life events in Mower and Waseca counties have disbanded, but the spirit of community and support continues as members from these areas join the Freeborn County Relay For Life event — now officially named Relay For Life of Freeborn-Mower County. The event is scheduled for Aug. 9-10 at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds […] The post Freeborn County Relay For Life expands with Mower and Waseca counties joining appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Slappin’ Da Bass: The 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival
Greaser? Bettie? Got a '51 Cadillac that can beat a '55 Thunderbird?. Break out the pencil skirts and bowling shirts for the 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th at Hackamore Brewing Company in Chanhassen!. 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th. Classic cars, great food, and Rock...
Strange Sun Country Flight is Now in Danger of Going Extinct
It was one of the shortest-- and cheapest-- flights out of Minnesota that Sun Country Airlines ever offered. But it might be soon a thing of the past. It was nearly two years ago that Sun Country Airlines, Minnesota's hometown airline, announced that it was adding service from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (EAU). Those flights ran a whopping 21 minutes, a distance of just 85 miles, and were part of a $6.5 million annual grant meant to improve travel in rural America.
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
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