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Albert Lea’s Marthaler Honda set to make move to Owatonna
Owatonna’s commercial growth continues as a new car dealership is slated to open on the north side of town sometime within the next year. “We are supposed to break ground in the next two to three weeks,” said Chris Knutson, owner-operator of Marthaler Honda. Majority owner Aaron Marthaler has eight dealerships throughout the U.S. “The big goal is to break ground before the end of July…The dealership should take about nine months in total from the time they break ground to the time they have a grand opening.”
Flooding impacts and repairs for playgrounds in Austin
AUSTIN, Minn. - Seven playgrounds in Austin are currently out of commission due to the recent flooding in the area. Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Jason Sehon says, "safety is number one for our park users and so because we don't know the contents of flood waters, we don't know what's been brought into those playground's safety surfaces."
Car crashes through garage roof of southeast Minnesota home
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — A motorist lost control of their car, went airborne and crashed into the garage roof of a southeastern Minnesota home on Thursday morning.WXOX reports it happened at about 10:30 a.m. in the city of La Crescent, just across the Mississippi River from La Crosse, Wisconsin.The motorist drove off County Road 25, down a steep embankment and onto the home's attached garage below.No one was home at the time. WXOX reports the motorist was hospitalized and is in stable condition as of Thursday evening.
Ducks, moose and more will be new to Great Outdoors Center
After lots of hard work this summer, the Great Outdoors Centers will have an updated interior and plenty of new things to see at the Steele County Free Fair this year. One of the new exhibits in the building will feature the late Jim Killen of Owatonna and a number of ducks donated by Jim and his wife, Karen. The exhibit will include over a dozen ducks accompanied by identifying plaques, a Minnesota state flag, and a photo of Jim.
Bishop, Central Minnesota Residents Join Thousands at 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
(KNSI) – Dozens of central Minnesota residents made the pilgrimage to Indianapolis for the 10th annual National Eucharistic Congress. The event began in May when over 10,000 people started walking to the city carrying the Eucharist. On the way, the march stopped at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. The congress is the first gathering of its kind in 83 years. Bishop Patrick Neary of the Diocese of St. Cloud called the event historic. “I mean, how many American Catholics have been to one of these national celebrations? And so we are so blessed, but you guys really are the base of Christ. You are his disciples as missionaries. With the joy you have, the example of your family lives, your faith and your commitment.”
Families of Iowa soldiers ready for Homecoming Day
IOWA — Iowa families are less than 24 hours away from being back in the arms of their loved ones. One hundred-fifty soldiers from the 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company waved goodbye last September. The unit will return home Friday after nearly a year in the Middle East. “Super, super excited. We have a young daughter. […]
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
Minnesota poised to complete one of nation’s largest solar farms after permit vote
BECKER, Minn. (Valley News Live/MN News Connection) - Construction could begin in Minnesota later this year in the final phase of one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments, after state regulators greenlighted a key permit. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved the site permit requested by...
After 46 Years Minnesota’s ‘Golden Road’ Has Been Restored!
It's been nearly 50 years but Minnesota's 'golden road' has been restored. The 'golden road' is a portion of I-90 that runs through Faribault County, down in Southern Minnesota, and it's gold in color for a reason. When I-90 was being built to span America from the East to the...
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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