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Richartz among those set to participate in Northwoods League All-Star Home Run Challenge
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA — Eau Claire Express outfielder Brigs Richartz will be among those Northwoods Baseball League (NBL) players participating in the League’s Home Run Derby Challenge as part of the NBL All-Star Game activities. The Northwoods League has announced the participants for the 2024 Northwoods League All-Star Home Run Challenge which will take place the day before the Northwoods League All-Star game on Monday at ISG Field in Mankato, Minnesota. The actual All-Star Game is set for Tuesday evening. ...
MINOR INJURIES IN NEW ULM CRASH
New Ulm Police were called to a collision at 9:06 am Wednesday at the corner of Center and Washington. 22-year-old Megan Kelley of New Ulm was driving a Ford westbound on Center Street and tried to turn left onto Washington and collided with a Ford driven by 29-year-old Kevin Moody of New Ulm. Police say Kelley had minor injuries. Both vehicles sustained severe damage.
Advance Tickets to Clay County Fair
Spencer, IA (KICD) — Advance gate admission tickets to the 2024 Clay County Fair are now available. You can purchase them for $8 – with a savings of $4 – if purchased before September 7th. Gate tickets can be purchased online at www.claycountyfair.com; in person at the...
Jackley discusses alleged crimes of former state employee
A former employee with South Dakota's Department of Social Services stands accused of stealing around 1.8 million dollars from Child Protection Services. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the charges Thursday.
South Park Mall Will Reopen
Spencer IA, (KICD) – The South Park Mall in Spencer has been a topic of conversation since the flood. Recently a lot of rumors have started about the fate of the mall. Steven Williams who is charge of real estate for the mall spoke with KICD about the mall re-opening.
Council Learns More About Community Liaison
–The Algona City Council heard a presentation from Community Liaison Marissa Miller during a work session held Monday afternoon. The position is being implemented at Law Enforcement offices across the state as a way to provide more time-focused assistance to the public, while also allowing Police and Sheriff’s Officers to get back to other case work more quickly. Miller highlighted the number of calls she has assisted officers with over the last year.
Rochester walk to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
ROCHESTER, Minn. - It's an event to raise awareness of seizures and support families, friends and neighbors that are impacted by epilepsy. The 'United in Epilepsy Regional Walk' took place at Cascade Lake Park on July 18. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota officially kicked off its walk series in Rochester...
Driver Taken to Hospital After Crash With Semi at Rochester-Area Intersection
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota woman was evaluated at St. Mary’s Hospital following a crash with a semi truck near a Rochester-area intersection. Each vehicle had one occupant, the State Patrol says. First responders were dispatched to the crash shortly before 9:54 Thursday morning. The semi and pick-up...
Harris-Lake Park School Board Considering Revised Cell Phone Policy
Lake Park, Iowa – One area school board is looking at adopting a tougher cell phone policy for students. Harris-Lake Park Superintendent Gary Richardson says the district’s current policy is somewhat vague. Richardson says they’re mulling over two possible options presented at a meeting earlier this week by...
Nebraska man accused of underage sex with St. Cloud teens
ST. CLOUD — Stearns County Jail booking records show the sheriff’s department was holding a 23-year-old man on suspicion of underage sex with two teenagers in St. Cloud. Law enforcement identified him as Yasin Abdulkadir and said they arrested him on July 16 in Nebraska. "Abdulkadir was arrested by out-of-state law enforcement and transported...
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...
Minnesota is changing its child car seat laws next month. Here's what that means.
MINNEAPOLIS — Important changes are coming to Minnesota child passenger safety laws starting next month.The new law gives more guidance on child car seats, specifying ages for car seats in addition to the child's size.Under the new law, children must remain in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years of age and have outgrown the seat, per the manufacturer's instructions. Once a child is at least 4 years old and meets the height and weight requirements, they can use a belt-positioning booster seat.When a child is 9 years or older and can pass the five-step test to...
Gov. Walz visits southeast Minnesota farms; highlights assistance programs for new farmers
(ABC 6 News) – Governor Tim Walz visited a small farm in Pine Island to meet with local farmers and talk about opportunities for the future. The governor’s trip came as part of an effort to highlight the available resources for new farmers throughout Minnesota. For many interested...
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