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As floodwaters rise, Waterville dentist takes on multiple emergencies
Waterville, Minn. (KEYC) - As floodwaters were rising last week, Waseca resident David Tutewohl felt another kind of pain... Intense pain in his tooth prompted him to reach out to Northern Lights Dental in Waterville. “I put up with it till Monday and it was really sore those three days,”...
Flood recovery efforts on pause in Waterville as residents wait for waters to recede
A group of flood relief organizations came together in Waterville to get an early start on the recovery stage that lies ahead following devastating floods. “Very unexpected. No one could have ever predicted and said this is going to go this high,” said Don Frien, a Waterville property owner.
At least 130 homes damaged in Waterville floods... and counting
WATERVILLE, Minn. — More than a week after the community of Waterville shattered it's previous highwater mark by more than two feet, the level of flooding throughout town is still higher than anything anyone has ever seen. "We were told this house would never flood," said Amanda Sheridan, with...
Flooded Waterville still in emergency mode as it braces for more rain
WATERVILLE, Minn. — Officials in Waterville say they are still in emergency mode, as the small town grapples with historic flooding.At an open house Monday evening, residents were connected with resources including FEMA, the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and more. "It's tough on everybody right now. It's hard to see," Mayor William Conlin said. Le Sueur County opened a debris drop-off site in Waterville where residents can dispose of old sandbags, appliances and household waste, among other items. "We're not in recovery. We're still in an emergency here. We still have water in homes, homes completely submerged. They can't even get...
BC Fire Chief Volunteers with Southern MN Flood Response
After historic flooding in Waterville, Minn., Brooklyn Center’s fire chief and therapy dog traveled south to lend a hand. Located about an hour south of the Twin Cities, Waterville has seen unprecedented flood levels during this rainy summer season. According to Brooklyn Center Fire Chief Todd Berg, Waterville’s firefighters...
North Morristown Fourth of July 'takes you back in time'
As you taste your first bite of homemade pie, the clang of tin cans toppling over cuts through the sound of classic bluegrass echoing from an acoustic guitar in the beer garden. Children weave through the crowd, flinging mud with their red, white and blue cowboy boots, as they chase each other around the event grounds. The sun sets Thursday evening, as families anxiously await the "gigantic fireworks" of the 131st North Morristown Fourth of July Celebration. ...
Le Sueur County picks up the pieces after historic flooding
Clayton Stoering is no stranger to coming home to a flooded crawlspace. Living in the city of Waterville for 34 years, occasional water damage has become an unfortunate hazard of residing in a community between the shores of the Sakatah and Tetonka Lakes and the flood-prone Cannon River that joins them. But this year was different. After being battered with a torrential downpour of 10-14 inches of rain over the month of June, the waters of the Cannon River rose to uncontrollable levels on Friday,...
Oak Hill preparing to start construction, plans to be operational by fall 2025
Six months after purchasing the former Owatonna Mayo Clinic, a new nonprofit is preparing to start construction on what will be a one-stop-shop for people living in homelessness and ready to break the cycle. Oak Hill Community Connections (OHCC) was developed last year specifically to construct a collaborative space designed to house non-profit human service agencies and organizations that provide emotional, financial, and spiritual support to those in need. One...
Southern Minnesota to Adopt 10-Digit Dialing
Residents and businesses in the 507 area code, which includes cities like Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, Mankato, and Winona, will need to switch to 10-digit dialing starting July 30th. This change is necessary because the 507 area code is projected to run out of numbers by early 2025, prompting the addition of a new 924 area code.
Residents of townhome complex report consistent flooding issues, difficulty getting help
After the second 'safe to return' was debunked, Chris Guthrie and Paige Duffney had realized a pattern, and they didn't trust management to properly handle the cleanup. The Faribault couple hired ServPro to come take a look at their unit, the Village at Park Avenue's Unit 58, which flooded with a sewage backup June 2. For $260 of their own money, they received an official determination that the place was...
Owatonna 4th of July Fireworks Coming Thursday Night
It's time this week to celebrate another birthday for the United States of America. This Thursday is the Fourth of July, and Owatonna knows how to celebrate. The launch is set for dusk Thursday at the Steele County Fairgrounds, sponsored by the Early Edition Rotary Club. LOOK: Here's where people...
Organizers hope Waseca Lakefest will be bigger, better than ever
Despite the challenges posed by recent flooding and road construction around Clear Lake Park, Waseca Lakefest is back for 2024, and organizers are looking forward to an event they hope will be bigger and better than ever. Event organizer Tom Sexton said that any changes are likely to be modest when compared to last year’s event, offering a variety of family-friendly activities similar to the slate which drew roughly 400 people to Waseca’s Lakefront last July 4. ...
More Cutting Horse Action This Week in Owatonna
The last of three cutting horse events as part of the Owatonna Motor Company Summer Series will take place this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Steele County Fairgrounds. Be sure to get on out there and hang around for some added fun for the 'CUTTING THE PATH: A Veteran and Youth Challenge' event taking place at the Steele County Fairgrounds as part of the weekend.
Rice County Collaborative announces nearly $450,000 in social service grants; City seeking applicants for boards & commissions; Northfield Arts Guild to present Rue & Sabien
The governing board of the Rice County Family Services Collaborative, a partnership between Rice County’s Public Health, Social Services and Community Corrections departments and Faribault and Northfield Public schools, the Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative and Three Rivers Community Action, announced yesterday that it has awarded $447,000 to several Rice County organizations, providing them with two years of support.
Chris Janson, Hailey Whitters, +More Coming to Owatonna: Get Tix Now
The 2024 Steele County Free Fair is quickly approaching, and the time is now to get your grandstand concert tickets. Steele County Free Fair officials encourage you to get your tickets now to avoid standing in line at the ticket booth the night of the show. Hailey Whitters with special...
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