NORTHWOOD, Minn. – A Minnesota couple is pleading not guilty to multiple crimes stemming from a North Iowa traffic stop. Calvin James Lloyd Myhre, 30, and Theresa Book, 35, were arrested on February 27 after running from police who pulled them over in Worth County for traffic violations. Police say methamphetamine was found near the … Read more
One Southern Minnesota community is searching for a local artist to help design a new downtown water tower in Albert Lea. The AlbertLeaArtWalk.com’s website is hosting the water tower artwork contest. All artwork must be submitted by April 30th. -0-
(ABC 6 NEWS) – Local businesses are preparing for events now that more restrictions are being lifted in Minnesota. As of Thursday, large venues can once again host crowds with some guidelines. Seated indoor events like concerts can have up to 3,000 attendees. Non-seated indoor events like dances will be allowed up to 1,500 people. … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – The Freeborn County Driver and Vehicle Services Office closed Thursday after a COVID-19 exposure. According to a press release, the office will be closed until April 12. Dropbox and online services will continue as they have been. -0-
MOWER COUNTY, Minn- Wednesday’s high wind gusts and conditions made putting out a grass fire challenging for firefighters in Mower County. The fire which took place north of Austin near Lansing caused no injuries or property damage. According to the fire department, they are still investigating the cause of the blaze. With the weather being … Read more
An Austin woman found cooking during a home burglary at a Northeast Austin residence made her first appearance Friday in Mower County District Court. Joanna Gisselle Maldonado, 20, has been charged with felony first-degree burglary in connection to the March 15 incident at a Fifth Avenue Northeast house where the homeowner said he found Maldonado … Read more
As vaccinations opened Tuesday to all people ages 16 and older across the state, Freeborn County Public Health said they will continue to prioritize those at higher risk. COVID-19 vaccinations are also being offered at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, as well as local pharmacies.. -0-
Just over 1 million Minnesotans have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, and more than 1.6 million have received at least one dose, state officials said. Minnesotans 16 and older are being urged to “get in line” as eligibility expanded to all adults on Tuesday ahead of an expected increase in supply from the federal … Read more
COVID cases and hospitalizations are continuing to climb in Minnesota. Just over 400 patients are hospitalized as of Tuesday, the most since late January, according to the state’s dashboard. While hospitalizations remain fairly lower than a peak late last year, hospitalizations have started to climb as virus variants drive case growth in recent weeks, the … Read more
With help from a group of Bethlehem Academy students, a local animal shelter is preparing to hold a COVID-19 friendly Easter event. The fairbault rescue facility is hosting a drive-thru “Easter Egg Handout” at Paddington’s Seed and Feed and the group has assembled about 900 bags. -0-