Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services announced over the weekend that it was changing its name branding during its annual meeting, held virtually. The cooperative will now operate under the name Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, a name that the company said better reflects its services. -0-
(ABC 6 News) – Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that Minnesota currently ranks first in the nation for COVID19 vaccines administered. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota has administered 88.55% of vaccine doses it has received, surpassing every other state. Minnesota has consistently ranked in the top ten states for percentage … Read more
(KSTP) – An inmate’s death at the state’s prison in Rush City is being investigated as a possible homicide. The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) said Monday that 56-year-old James Francis Howard was found by corrections officers just before midnight Sunday. Howard’s 29-year-old cellmate was into custody, the DOC said. Staff noted Howard had injuries … Read more
NRTHWOOD, Iowa – A Mason City man has been arrested for stealing catalytic converters in Worth County. Jacob Allen Smith, 30, was booked into the Worth County Jail on Saturday after police says he and another man went onto three separate locations near Manly on January 29 and cut five catalytic converters off vehicles, court … Read more
In spite of slowdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans for a bronze statue of Marion Ross dressed as Mrs. Cunningham from “Happy Days” is progressing. The bronze statue will be installed on the corner of Broadway and Water Street, with Ross, who is from Albert Lea, sitting on a bench holding her hand out … Read more
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved the $390,000 purchase of the former Godfather’s Pizza property on East Main Street for a storm water retention pond when the street is reconstructed in 2022. The storm water retention pond will be one of two ponds planned to reduce flooding in that area. The Minnesota Department … Read more
(ABC 6 News) — Hundreds of people took the plunge into 32-degree water at Foster-Arend Pond on Saturday and it was all for a good cause. There were over 450 people participating in the 2021 Special Olympics Polar Plunge at the Rochester Park, and together they raised more than $160,000 for Law Enforcement Torch Run … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – The manhunt for a person accused of killing a former teacher from Rochester continues. Preston Higgs is accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend earlier this month [March 3], according to investigators. Deputies said they believe Higgs is no longer in the area and will continue to work with the U.S. Marshals … Read more
The Worth County Board of Supervisors will meet Monday to discuss the current state of the secondary roads. County Engineer Richard Brumm will highlight what work he expects needs to be done including grading, resurfacing, and general repairs to the roads. -0-
A Lake Mills man accepted a plea deal in a 2020 DWI, stemming from a traffic stop by the Forest City Police Department. Cole Christianson was sentenced to serve 2 days in the Winnebago County Jail and ordered to pay a $1,250.00 fine. -0-