The Wells City Council took a big step towards the 2021 summer street and utility projects. The council approved plans last week and said the bidding process will get underway soon. -0-
(ABC 6 News) – An officer-involved shooting near the I-35W and County Road 13 exit ramps left one person dead. Police sent out a statement saying a man believed to be in his 20s, allegedly stole a car Sunday afternoon and according to the statement, he reportedly fired numerous shots at officers who returned fire … Read more
STEELE COUNTY, Minn. – Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning on Highway 14. The Minnesota State Patrol said a semi collided with a Dodge Caravan at County Rd. 80 in Havana Township. Two Owatonna residents suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The Steele County Sheriff, Mayo ground and air ambulance assisted the state patrol. … Read more
Governor Kim Reynolds predicts the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations will not be slowed by the two-week suspension of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as possible health complications are carefully studied. None of the six women who have had adverse reactions to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine were Iowans. Reynolds says the decision to put administration … Read more
WORTH COUNTY, Iowa – A man who was arrested after giving authorities a fake name is in more trouble after he allegedly took methamphetamine into jail. Johnathan Hamilton, 26, of Mason City, is facing a charge of taking a controlled substance into a correctional facility and is behind held in the Worth County Jail on … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota State High School League board asked state health officials Thursday to allow spring sports athletes to compete outdoors without wearing masks. The recommendation by the league’s sports medicine advisory committee applies only to actual competition, and athletes would be required to wear masks when they’re not playing. The request comes as … Read more
A proposed change to alcohol sales in Albert Lea has some up in arms. On Monday several liquor store owners spoke out against a possible change in Albert Lea’s city ordinance to extend weekday hours to 10 p.m.. City Manager Ian Rigg said the proposed changes came up after the city received requests to allow … Read more
The Steele County Free Fair in Owatonna is gearing up for a return to “normal.” The theme this year is “Bringing back the Fun in 2021,” and fair officials say they remain optimistic for a comback this year, but admit there are still some uncertainties. Fair staff are working on multiple plans based on possible … Read more
COVID cases are on the rise in Steele County. Public Health officials said, after climbing COVID cases in Steele County began to drop, things are now heading in the wrong direction, with 111 new cases reported in the county over the past week, including 53 over this past weekend. -0-
North Iowa and Southeastern Minnesota health care providers became the latest to stop administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccine following reports of adverse side effects. The CDC and FDA are recommends the pauses, and the Minnesota Department of Health and Iowa Department of Public Health are advising the same for health care providers in … Read more