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Minnesotan who's taken a photo a day for 27 years reaches 10,000
MAYER, Minn. — As a suburbanite who moved to a farm, Michael Deering never runs out of things to admire. Look one way, and he sees an old hog barn painted in classic red. Look another, and a dragonfly hovers in the pasture. Look up, and a retired windmill still towers over the 1912 farmstead.
Tuesday morning storms mostly miss Twin Cities, strong storms still possible in southern Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — A storm system moving slowly across Minnesota on Tuesday will mostly miss the Twin Cities.The cluster cralwed across western and central Minnesota before skirting the metro. As of midmorning, southern Minnesota was still dealing with heavy rain.Rain is still possible in the Twin Cities in the afternoon and evening, but after that, we've got a stretch of dry time lasting the rest of the week.Highs will approach 80 on Tuesday in the Twin Cities and remain similar on Wednesday, then things will start to warm up. By the weekend, highs will be near 90 degrees. Rain and storms may return by Sunday and continue into early next week.
Northern Minnesota Sees Warming Trend Despite Isolated Showers
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota residents should be prepared for varying weather conditions this week, including isolated storms, sunny days, and a significant beach hazard. Today, the area is expected to experience a 20-50% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from 66 to 76 degrees. According...
Metro Bus Operator wins again in Statewide Bus Roadeo
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Some Metro Bus operators aren’t just good, they’re “gold.”. For the second year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride Operator David Peacock took first place in the Small Bus Division at this year’s Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) Statewide Bus Roadeo.
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-July 22, 2024
CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports taking bear-related complaints this week. Time was also spent checking anglers and watercraft operators on area lakes. ATV activity was also monitored. CO Andrew Ladzinski (Bemidji #1) spent time patrolling local lakes and assisting with CO Academy duties. He followed up on calls for service....
Essentia Health’s Market Advance Practice Providers vote to be represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association
Advanced Practice Providers at Essentia Health’s East Market held a press conference to announce their vote to form a union represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association on Tuesday July 23. The Essentia East Market extends in Minnesota from Brainerd north to International Falls and Duluth and east to Ashland...
Former employees react to Rainbow Health's sudden closure
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of Minnesotans are in limbo after Rainbow Health announced it was closing immediately. Rainbow Health is a nonprofit that specializes in helping members of the LGBTQ+ community. It served 2,366 Minnesotans last year, and former employees said they work with tens of thousands of people within a marginalized community.
Major Utility Work to Impact Soldiers Field Park Starting Friday
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A major utility project that began two years ago is about to have a significant impact on Soldiers Field Memorial Park in Rochester. City Officials today announced that work is scheduled to commence on Friday in the park as the multi-year project to construct a large underground utility duct bank to connect a power substation just off Marion Road Southeast to downtown Rochester moves into its next phase. It's a joint project of Rochester Public Utilities and Rochester Public Works.
Classrooms to Careers: Medical Laboratory Sciences senior Taryn Welling gaining hands-on experience in prestigious Mayo Clinic labs
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Ferris State University senior Taryn Welling is working at the Mayo Clinic, the nation’s top-ranked hospital, gaining experience that will lead to a career in the sciences and her life’s mission to solve problems and help others. The Mayo Clinic, located in Rochester,...
Rochester City Council Ward 2 forum
(ABC 6 News) – With Mark Bransford not seeking re-election for his council seat, four city council hopefuls are vying for your vote, all with a different approach to serving on the council. The candidates were hoping to make a good first impression in front of the community and...
Rochester man injured in Hubbard County crash
(ABC 6 News) — A Rochester man, 74-year-old William Ryan, sustained minor injuries from a car crash in Hubbard County on Monday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, two vehicles crashed around 6 AM after one car crossed in front of another on Highway 64. Ryan was taken...
Prison Sentence For Man Who Shot Rochester Apartment Manager
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The man who shot and wounded the manager of a downtown Rochester apartment complex last year is headed to prison. 61-year-old Robin Lawrence Helmueller went before an Olmsted County judge in April and entered a guilty plea to a charge of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. His guilty plea was part of an agreement with prosecutors that resulted in the dismissal of a second felony assault charge.
"Mind your own business": Tim Walz says the GOP is "stuck" with Trump and his felony convictions
Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., appeared on Fox News Tuesday and deeply angered Donald Trump by arguing that Republicans are "stuck" with a declining nominee while Democrats are energized by the ascendence of Vice President Kamala Harris. With a smile on his face, Walz blasted Trump during his interview, The New...
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