(ABC 6 News) – An employee at an Austin care home for children with emotional and behavioral issues was fired after allegedly punching a 17-year-old patient in the face in February. The teen reportedly was trying to run away from the Nexus-Gerard Family Healing facility in Austin when a staff member tackled them to the … Read more
Authorities are investigating a shots fired incident outside of a Faribault home early Friday morning. Police said officers responded to a Sixth Street NW address and the residents said they were awakened by “loud pounding on the door” before the suspect fired two gunshots and fled on foot. A preliminary investigation suggests the suspect may … Read more
Two people were injured in a four-vehicle accident on I-35 in Steele County late Sunday morning, including two juveniles. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that, 21-year old Alexis Lezama of Albert Lea lost control of her vehicle and collided with an oncoming car, before then striking two other vehicles, and coming to rest in the … Read more
About 150 students from all four Albert Lea elementary schools came together to spread a little joy. On Thursday the students made up one choir and toured all four schools. It is a voluntary choir that practiced in the mornings before school. -0-
A New Richland man is now facing charges in connection to a bar brawl turned shooting last month. Dustin Grey Smitty, 22, turned himself in Thursday on a warrant in the case to Albert Lea police, and appeared in Freeborn County District Court Friday on two counts of second-degree assault. The charges stem from the … Read more
Several hospitals across Mayo Clinic scored high marks for patient safety. Eight hospitals earned A grades from The Leapfrog Group, including Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea and Austin, as well as Rochester. Numerous Mayo Clinic hospitals also received four- and five-star ratings in patient experience in the latest Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare … Read more
The names of a teen and a 6 year old child injured in a four-vehicle accident on I-35 in Steele County Sunday have been released. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that 16-year old Paw Shee, and 6-year old Amilia Zitnik were both rushed to Owatonna Hospital after a 21-year old Albert Lea woman lost control … Read more
Administrators shared their goals for teachers, parents, students and the community during an Albert Lea school board workshop this week hosted by an associate of TeamWorks. Those goals included students performing at or above grade level, improved communication between families and school administration and improving student engagement. According to the company’s website, TeamWorks classroom to … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Wednesday for Hormel Foods’ new early childhood education center. The company says the $5 million, 13,000 square foot facility on 17th Avenue NW in Austin will serve up to 130 children of company team members, as well as community members throughout Mower County. Construction on the early … Read more
Austin’s oldest funeral home is once again under local ownership. Worlein Funeral Home purchased Mayer Funeral Home and took over the business late last week [April 27]. The new owner said he bought the Rochester funeral home to make sure the community is still being served and Mayer Funeral Home is locally owned again. The … Read more