FARIBAULT COUNTY, Minn. – An Austin driver was injured Monday night in a two-vehicle crash on I-90. Nephtali Abraham Daza, 38, was taken to the Blue Earth Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries following the collision with a semi. The driver of the semi was not injured. -0-
State health officials say they’re prepared to distribute 35,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week to Minnesotans 65 and older. An announcement from Gov. Tim Walz’s office Monday morning calls the plan an “all of the above” approach that will offer shots at clinics, community vaccination sites and hospitals around Minnesota. The effort includes a new … Read more
NORTHWOOD, Iowa – A trial date has been set for a suspect who led police on a high speed chase through Worth County during a Dec. 2020 traffic stop. Jordan Maurice Kellogg was arrested after he sped away from officers prompting a police pursuit that ended when the 23 year old crashed and eventually went … Read more
The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities is asking state lawmakers to encourage more housing construction and renovation in blighted areas outside the Twin Cities. In Austin in south-central Minnesota City Administrator Craig Clark is asking legislators to offer tax incentives to make it easier to rehabilitate dilapidated homes. The coalition proposes new grants to help … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – A space heater is being blamed for a house fire in Albert Lea Sunday. According to the press release, the Albert Lea Fire and Albert Lea Police department responded to the home on Johnson St and reported black smoke billowing from the second floor where the fire was located and extinguished. … Read more
The Minnesota Department of Health is set to make an announcement Monday regarding the state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. According to a state health official, the plan includes permanent community vaccination clinics and “significantly more” vaccines for Minnesotans ages 65 and older. The state also plans to introduce a vaccine locator map to help connect Minnesotans … Read more
Iowa (AP) – A Democratic state lawmaker has tested positive for COVID-19. Rep. Amy Nielsen said Saturday that she thinks she was infected with the virus at the Iowa Capitol, where Republicans have refused to mandate masks or require people to disclose positive cases. There have been three other positive cases among people associated in … Read more
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The Interchange Wine Bar and Bistro held a party-protest Friday night against coronavirus safety measures. The event was held after Freeborn County District Court handed down a $9,000 fine to the establishment for violating previous COVID safety court orders. The “Nail it to the Walz” gathering provided free food, beverages, and live … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – A bomb threat canceled classes at Central Springs Schools on Friday. According to the Manly Police Chief comments popped up during a live broadcast on the school YouTube page that threatened the safety of staff and students. Authorities searched the school campuses, but found nothing out of the ordinary. Police say … Read more
The Rice County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously this week to waive liquor license fees for bars and restaurants for 2021. Property Tax and Elections Department Director Denise Anderson said she and City Administrator Sara Folsted were in agreement with the action, adding that this is not the one time temporary license. These are the … Read more