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Agriculture & Food Science Exploration Day a success
Agriculture and food science technology is one of the leading industries in the United States. Encouraging students to find their own pathways towards feeding, fueling, and clothing the world is an ongoing pursuit of agricultural education. Agriculture & Food Science Exploration Day was developed in 2022 as a partnership between Riverland Community College and Mower […] The post Agriculture & Food Science Exploration Day a success appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Albert Lea’s Honda dealership to move to Owatonna
New building being built in Owatonna, opens next summer The Marthaler Honda dealership in Albert Lea is slated to move to Owatonna next summer after the construction of a new building there, the dealership’s general manager said Friday. Chris Knutson said the decision came down to Honda itself, noting the company has image compliance requirements […] The post Albert Lea’s Honda dealership to move to Owatonna appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
IMCA old-timers triumph at Rice County Fairgrounds speedway
The weather was perfect Wednesday evening, as 45 drivers from across the Midwest kicked up the dust for the first time in over 20 years at the Rice County Fairgrounds in Faribault. The last time the track was used for high speed racing was back in the 1990s. Since then it’s been the home for Demo Derby and Enduro Series events held during the Rice County Fair, which continues through the weekend in Faribault. ...
Domestic Dispute Call Leads to Arson Charge For Rochester Woman
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester woman is facing an arson charge stemming from a domestic dispute that occurred in late May. According to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County Court, Rochester police responded to reports of a domestic disturbance at a duplex in northwest Rochester around 10:15 PM on the night of May 30. When they arrived at the property, one of the officers reported hearing a fire alarm sounding throughout the building and a burnt odor in the residence.
Plea Deal For Rochester Carjacking includes Prison Sentence
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man who was accused of an armed carjacking two years ago was recently given a prison sentence for a conviction connected to the crime but it won't add to the time he is already serving behind bars for a previous drug conviction. 52-year-old...
Olmsted County Fair to temporarily close Fairgrounds Park & Ride
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The City of Rochester says the Fairgrounds Park & Ride will be closed during the Olmsted County Fair. Bus route 350X will not stop at the Fairgrounds from July 22 through July 26. The city says customers are encouraged to use the RCTC Park & Ride...
H5N1 strikes another large layer farm in Colorado, dairy herd in Minnesota
Both of the layer farms are in Weld County in the northeastern corner of the state, where several outbreaks have been reported in dairy cattle. In other developments, Minnesota's Board of Animal Health reported another affected dairy herd, which is located in Stearns County in the central part of the state.
Pop-up storms, humidity returns over the weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — After a few days of respite, spotty, pop-up storms return for the weekend.The greatest chance for storms is across northern Minnesota on Saturday, but on Sunday the storms will likely impact southern Minnesota. The storms are expected to come in the afternoon and evening before dissipating at night. Chances for severe weather remain low.Before the storms Saturday, the humidity returns, with dew points back in the 60s. High temperatures will stay in the low 80s over the weekend.The pattern of afternoon pop-up storms will last through Tuesday.
THC On Tap: Minnesota’s Breweries Embrace A New Era Of Cannabis-Infused Craft Beer!
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Minnesota breweries are making headlines with their new ability to serve THC-infused drinks on tap. This development sets Minnesota apart as the first state to explicitly allow this service, provided all required information is displayed for edibles served outside of packaging. Early Adopters Lead the Way.
Minnesota hospitals, medical systems impacted by CrowdStrike software outage
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health care systems are working to recover after a technical outage overnight caused Microsoft systems to go down globally.The Minnesota Hospital Association, which represents hospitals across the state including Abbott Northwestern, CentraCare, and Children's Minnesota, says the outage is "reportedly impacting some electronic medical records, medical dictation applications, workforce management functions, as well as individual workstations and a limited range of medical equipment and machines."The association said that their priority is on minimizing impact on patients, and teams will contact patients directly if health appointments need to be adjusted.Allina Health said its teams are working to restore computers...
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.
Walz Promises Southern MN Family “Full Investigation” Into Daughter’s Death
(Pine Island, MN) — Governor Walz is promising a southern Minnesota family a full investigation into their daughter’s death. Walz visited Pine Island yesterday to talk about state resources available to new farmers. He was asked about the charges brought against Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper following a May crash that led to the death of Owatonna’s Olivia Flores. Walz called the crash “tragic” and said the investigation is needed to determine if policy changes are needed. Roper is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
Minn. man injured after crashing his motorcycle off a concrete spillway at a Vernon County dam
VIROQUA, Wis. – Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports that a Minn. man was injured when he rode an off road motorcycle off a concrete spillway at a dam in a restricted area of a Vernon County park on June 7. Torgerson said on Sunday, July 7, at approximately...
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