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(UPDATED) Rochester Included in Severe Storm Warning
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a. * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Olmsted County in southeastern Minnesota... Northeastern Mower County in southeastern Minnesota... Southeastern Dodge County in southeastern Minnesota... Northwestern Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 623 PM CDT, a severe...
This Minnesota Suburb Has the Worst Credit Card Debt in the State
Credit Card debt is soaring throughout the United States and Minnesota is no exception. However, certain cities are racking up debt far more than others. On average, one Twin Cities Suburb has the highest amount of debt in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. As for the least, one surprising...
What You Need to Know About Your Minnesota Driver’s License
According to the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, there are more than 4 million (4,273,027) licensed drivers in Minnesota and most of those people have a Class D driver's license. I have one, but I honestly didn't know what the classification meant beyond being able to drive...
Storms possible and VERY muggy through Monday, then comfortable and quiet by midweek
It has been quite the day across portions of our area in southeastern Minnesota, with powerful t-storms racing through producing everything from wind damage to hail, even to a tornado just SW of Kenyon, MN. Not only that, but it was VERY humid with dew points in the 70F’s and temperatures in the mid 80F’s.
Worst Season For Earwigs Could Now Be Headed To Minnesota
They're usually found across our fair state about this time of year in late summer, but is a bumper crop of earwigs now ready to descend on Minnesota?. Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but we might also be the Land of 10,000 (or likely way more) common earwigs later this summer, if what's happening in other nearby states also happens here in our neck of the woods.
As infections rise, Minnesota implements testing requirements for dairy cows ahead of county fairs
ST PAUL, Minn. — This week, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced it detected the bird flu (H5N1) in another herd of dairy cattle. The virus spreads very easily and experts are implementing new safety measures, especially as county fair season begins and everyone looks ahead to the Minnesota State Fair.
Bucky Burgau Honored for Induction into Minnesota Legion Baseball Hall of Fame
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)–Bucky Burgau and baseball — there are not many things that go together better. For Bucky, baseball is home. “The baseball field is [my family’s] lake home and every time that I could put [the Moorhead Blues] uniform on, or the Cobber uniform on, and walk out [on the field] and be part of this game is a special time for me,” said Bucky.
Severe storms leave trees down and homes without power in Rochester
(ABC 6 News) – Severe storms ripped through southeastern Minnesota and part of northern Iowa on Saturday, leaving destruction in their wake. Trees and large branches were knocked down by heavy wind and rain across parts of Rochester, blocking roads, driveways, and even falling onto homes. Cole Smith was...
Tornado touched down in Minnesota
RICE COUNTY, Minn. — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Rice County on Saturday. An image of the tornado was posted to the organization's social media. That image was taken just before 5 p.m. southwest of Kenyon, Minnesota. "The storm associated with this...
Throttle Fest comes back bigger
RACINE, Minn.-The Steel Horse Militia held Throttle Fest this weekend to raise money for charity and bring bikers together. The event took place at the Old 7th Event Center in Racine. For the Steel Horse Militia, it's the first time the group held the festival for three days. Steel Horse...
2024 Pro Motocross Spring Creek Round 7 Results
Spring Creek in Millville, Minnesota plays host to round seven of the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship. It’s still anyone’s race and we’re here to bring you all the action from today’s gate drops. After a wild day of racing which included weather delays, both Chase Sexton and Levi Kitchen swept their respective motos with 1-1 scores.
Rochester author wins Book of the Year Award
(ACB 6 News) — Rochester author Harriet Hodgson is receiving national recognition for her book Winning: A Story of Grief and Renewal. On Thursday, ABC 6 News anchor Robin Wolfram sat down with Hodgson to discuss her new book and the inspiration behind writing it. Hodgson, who began her...
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