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Four-wheeler, trailer, copper stolen and other reports
Deputies received a report at 4:13 p.m. Tuesday of a four-wheeler, trailer and two barrels of copper that were stolen at 72505 120th St. in Glenville. 1 arrested on warrant Deputies arrested Sarah Esther Woitas, 47, on a Mower County warrant at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday at 411 S. Broadway. 1 arrested on probation violation, warrant […] The post Four-wheeler, trailer, copper stolen and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Large load of narcotics found in car driven by I-35 gunman; Filing period for Northfield School Board opens next Tuesday; Dundas Council approves Capital Improvement Plan
Published reports say the man who was the reason authorities shut down I-35 on Sunday had been the subject of a narcotics investigation and the car he was driving contained 44 pounds of methamphetamine, and a vast number of pills, many containing fentanyl. According to KROC News in Rochester, 41-year-old...
Mike Lindell's MyPillow agrees to pay nearly half million in overdue rent at Shakopee facility
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Mike Lindell's MyPillow may dodge eviction from another one of its Twin Cities buildings after a virtual court hearing on Tuesday morning.Delaware-based Exeter Finance filed a lawsuit earlier this month alleging MyPillow is nearly $450,000 behind in rent payments for its Shakopee facility that houses an outlet store and a warehouse. The company has been leasing the space from Exeter since 2017.Both sides reached a payment agreement during Tuesday's hearing that states MyPillow won't be evicted if Lindell pays the remaining "rent and rears plus costs, interest and attorney's fees" by day's end.Lindell is represented in this...
People can no longer comment on the City of Rochester's social media posts
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The City of Rochester is ending all comments on its social media pages. Mayor Kim Norton will also discontinue comments on her page. “The City of Rochester believes it is important to help support and foster a safe and inclusive community,” says City Administrator Alison Zelms. “Unfortunately, like other communities across the state of Minnesota and the nation, we have seen comments and activity via our social media channels that is counterproductive to those efforts. Discontinuing the use of comments effectively reduces the potential for harmful content and negative interactions because it removes an unmoderated and monitored forum for those activities.”
Mill Valley Kitchen ready to open Aug.5
ROCHESTER, Minn. Mike and Abby Rakun are familiar with Rochester as they own the Benedict Heroes Restaurant nearby the Hilton Rochester Mayo Civic Hotel. Now they're going to be opening up Mill Valley Kitchen at 150 South Broadway. They also own a couple other Mill Valley restaurants. Mike says they'll serve items such as fresh salads, chicken and steak.
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.
Altra Federal Credit Union teaches kids money management.
ROCHESTER, Minn.-Managing finances and money is one of those skills every kid and adult needs to survive. Altra Federal Credit Union is helping kids become financially literate and manage money through 'Cash Camp'. Altra Federal Credit Union youth marketing specialist Holly Salimes says, "We're teaching kids about money, saving, spending,...
Griot Arts: Creative Space and Bookstore Celebrating the BIPOC Community
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 10 AM – 4 PM / Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM / Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Right along Broadway, near the very center of the city, Griot Arts opened its doors in early July 2024. The Centreville Building, where Griot Arts is a tenant, is a historic building with a storied past. Now, it can add a community bookshop and gathering space to its long legacy — certainly a place where more stories will be created and told.
Duo to stand trial for Rochester drive-by shooting
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Two people accused of a drive-by shooting are pleading not guilty. Torria Dilanna Simms, 27 of Rochester, and Joseph Wesley Simmons, 26 of Rochester, are accused of firing multiple shots at a vehicle in the area of 41st Street NW and East Frontage Road on March 30. No one was injured in the gunfire.
Rochester Police Find Body of Young Man During Welfare Check
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department is investigating the death of a young man. Limited information is available. Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers found his body during a welfare check on Sunday. Police conducted the check at a residence in the 10 block of 6th Ave. in...
Metro Bus Operator Wins Gold At State Bus Roadeo
ST.CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud bus driver is the best in the state. On Saturday the Minnesota Public Transit Association held its 37th Annual Statewide Bus Roadeo at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. For the second year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride driver David Peacock took first place...
Punishing people for sleeping and camping in public spaces
In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled fining or jailing people for sleeping and camping in public places when there is no shelter available does not violate the Constitution. The decision gives local governments the license to criminally punish people in homeless encampments or other public spaces. A recently...
DFL reports record-breaking fundraising within first 48 hours of Kamala Harris' campaign for president
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Just days after Vice President Kamala Harris began her campaign for president, the Minnesota DFL says it has seen record-breaking fundraising.Within the first 48 hours of the Harris campaign, the DFL says it raised over $200,000 through digital fundraising alone. The first 24 hours of the campaign were the strongest, with more than $100,000 donated online."Grassroots DFLers are turning their enthusiasm into time and resources that will help us keep Minnesota blue in November," said Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin. "Our party is energized and ready to help Kamala Harris prosecute the case against Donald Trump."Harris...
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