NORTHWOOD, Iowa – Two people facing drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop in Worth County last year pleaded not guilty. Alexander Jordan Kew, 28, and Constance Myah Jennings, 23, were arrested when law enforcement pulled them over in October and found a “large amount” of methamphetamine and a gun. Both are scheduled to … Read more
NORTHWOOD, Iowa – A woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars while she worked at a casino over the summer is facing charges. A criminal complaint was filed against Sarah Elizabeth Daniel January 12 in connection to the theft at the Diamond Jo Casino in Worth County between June 27 and July 18, 2020, in … Read more
$3.98 million in grants from the Department of Employment and Economic Development will go to three southern Minnesota projects. The DEED’s grants are for the cleanup of contaminated sites approved for redevelopment, including in the city of Rochester, Albert Lea, and Mankato ( man-KAY-toh). DEED says the more than $300 million in private investments will … Read more
An Austin man arrested on drug charges during a 2019 traffic stop and a 2018 assault of a police officer has been sentenced. Eric Scott Ulland, who was found with methamphetamine and marijuana in his vehicle when he was pulled over near 14th Street Northwest and Interstate 90 was sentenced Friday in Mower County District … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS – About 850 members of the Minnesota National Guard are among 25,000 soldiers streaming into Washington from across the country for Wednesday’s presidential inauguration. The number of guard members is at least two and a half times the number for previous inaugurals, as emergency personell remain on high alert following the pro-Trump insurrection at … Read more
Minnesota is launching a new pilot program to expedite COVID-19 vaccinations of people age 65 and older. The program also includes plans to distribute a share of the limited vaccines for child care and school staff. Nine community vaccination sites will be opened around the state Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week, according to … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – The vacant YWCA building could soon be transformed into a center for the arts. Two Albert Lea artists have purchased the building with plans to renovate the historic structure into an area for artists to live and work. With a community minded approach, the concept includes short and long-term residential spaces, … Read more
COVID19 safety protocols will top talks when the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors meet Tuesday morning. Members will discuss current COVID-19 policies for county employees and properties now that the area has seen a decline in positive case numbers of COVID-19, with the exception of Freeborn County. The board will consider whether to continue present … Read more
Many students in southeast Minnesota are inching their way back into the classroom, with hopes of eventually returning to normal. The majority of the students are in elementary school. Gov. Tim Walz announced last month that school districts could return elementary students to their classrooms starting Jan. 18, 2021. Gov. Tim Walz says every elementary … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Federal courthouses in Minnesota will be closed in the days leading up to the presidential inauguration. On Friday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota said the decision was made due to security threats made by pro-Trump supporters against federal buildings and courthouses in the state. Officials said law enforcement … Read more