ALBERT LEA, Minnesota – Scooter rentals could be making a debut in Albert Lea. During their virtually held meeting Monday night, city council members heard a presentation from Bird Scooters on setting up in smaller Minnesota communities, including a scooter operation in Albert Lea that could begin as soon as this year. The company would … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota hit the 2 million mark for people who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the state’s Department of Health reported Sunday. Gov. Tim Walz said in a statement that getting vaccinated will help put an end to this pandemic. -0-
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota hit the 2 million mark for people who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the state’s Department of Health reported Sunday. Gov. Tim Walz said in a statement that getting vaccinated will help put an end to this pandemic. -0-
An 8-year-old girl was reportedly hit by a car at East Third Street and Broadway. The child had a possible injury but was not taken to the hospital, after police say she was struck by a vehicle as she was riding her bike on the sidewalk. -0-
FOREST CITY – A Lake Mills man accepted a plea deal in a 2019 New Year’s Day head-on crash that severely injured ten people. Court documents state that 22-year-old Michael Olsen was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when the collision happened northwest of Forest City on 120th Avenue. He faces up to 15 … Read more
The New Richland City administrator has stepped down. The New Richland City Council accepted Sara J. McKay’s resignation from the City Administrator position, effective immediately. Following a closed meeting, council met briefly to take action and approved to offer the position to the next qualified candidate from the November interview pool. The City of New … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Arrest warrants have been issued for an Albert Lea restaurant owner. Lisa Hanson, owner of The Interchange Wine & Coffee Bistro in Albert Lea, is facing legal sanctions for allegedly opening up her business in violation of Governor Walz’ coronavirus safety measures. A civil lawsuit has been filed against her by … Read more
(ABC 6 NEWS) – Minnesota families are getting financial support from the federal government through Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Benefits also known as P-EBT. If your child receives free or reduced during the school year you may have received a P-EBT card. These are funds that can be used for distance or hybrid students to … Read more
A Waseca County Court has deemed a woman incompetent to proceed with the judicial process. According to public records, Margaret Ann Frank, 30, whose court hearing was set for Wednesday, was originally charged on Feb. 10 with forgery and violating a restraining order. Both are felony offenses. -0-
An Owatonna woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly sent threatening text messages to a domestic assault victim in February. Cheyenne Marie Wocelka, 21, was charged Thursday in Steele County Court with two counts of first-degree tampering with a witness. The charges claim she intentionally attempted to coerce a person through threats to provide … Read more