News Staff As pandemic safety measures loosen the Worth County Fair is gearing up for a summer ride. The fair board is looking at several key compliances to maintain safety among fair goers and participants. The fair is set to begin later this month in Northwood. -0-
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A Tuesday fire did about $150,000 in damage to a Rochester business. It took four fire engines and two fire trucks to deal with the blaze on 2nd Avenue NW, and protect a neighboring building. The Rochester Fire Department says no one was inside the building at the time of the fire. … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – A 41-year-old Albert Lea man is being held in the Freeborn County Jail on $600,000 bond for multiple felony sex abuse charges. Vincente Martinez is facing four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to court documents, after having drinks with the victim and then sexaully assaulting her. -0-
TRI Clear Lake hosted their fifth annual event over Memorial Day weekend. This was TRI Clear Lake’s biggest event to date, with 550 athletes competing in the triathlon. -0-
ABC 6 News) – For those who live in Worth County, Iowa, some upgrades are coming to the emergency notification system. Alert Iowa is a statewide emergency notification system that enables state and local officials to communicate emergency information directly to citizens. The changes make it easier to sign up and receive alerts about severe … Read more
The last of COVID-19 safety precautions in Minnesota have been lifted making for a restriction free summer this year. Health officials are still advising unvaccinated residents to wear face masks indoors and practice social distancing, but Minnesota’s mask mandate has expired. Local municipalities and businesses, however, can still set their own coronavirus pandemic guidance. -0-
(ABC 6 News) – Drivers on Interstate 35 near the Minnesota-Iowa border at Albert Lea are likely to experience traffic delays beginning this week when road striping work starts. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, work begins on June 2 and is expected to take at least two weeks. The lane closures will occur … Read more
Rochester, MN – It was a deadly holiday weekend for the Minnesota State Patrol as it dealt with several fatal traffic wrecks. The most recent happened Monday afternoon in which a 75-year-old man skidded off Highway 19 and ended up in a ravine. According to the State Patrol report at least five fatal accidents happened … Read more
Residents and visitors alike will benefit from a new electronic sign in front of neighboring Forest City Chamber of Commerce. The sign is the result of a collective effort to better inform anyone who passes by about what is going on in the city. -0-
An Austin woman busted in a 2020 undercover drug sting recently made her first appearance in Mower County District Court. Ashley Michele Ozuna, 34, is facing charges after detectives say she allegedly sold methamphetamine to a police informant who was wired as he met with Ozuna at a residence on Second Avenue Northwest. Ozuna will … Read more