Austin, MN (KROC-AM News) – A Freeborn County teenager and two people from Farmington were injured in separate crashes over the weekend in southeastern Minnesota. The State Patrol says the roads were snow and ice-covered when an 18-year-old slid off Highway 251 and crashed into the ditch near Highway 218 north of Austin Saturday morning. … Read more
The name of a Rochester man hospitalized in Albert Lea after he was struck by a vehicle while standing in a lane of traffic on I-35 in Freeborn County Saturday morning has been released. The State Patrol incident report does not explain why 29-year-old Bobby Rhodes was on the snow and ice covered freeway when … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minnesota – The new MercyOne North Iowa clinic inside Northbridge Mall could open by this summer. On Thursday morning, groundbreaking for the new clinic was officially held, with 14,000 sq. ft. of the 64,000 sq. ft. space designated for phase 1 of the primary care clinic. The first phase for the clinic is … Read more
WORTH COUNTY, Iowa – A Worth County couple is facing felony child endangerment charges after a toddler tested positive for drugs. According to police reports, a 1-year-old girl was taken to MercyOne North Iowa in July for swallowing meth, according to court documents. The child first showed signs of irregular behavior during a welfare check … Read more
CORRECTION: ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Interstate 90 westbound has been closed at Blue Earth, not at Albert Lea as was previously reported, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The closure is due to blizzard conditions west of Blue Earth. Both directions of I-90 Albert Lea continue to be open. Stay updated on changing winter … Read more
ELLENDALE, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the Hwy 30 repaving project. Residents are encouraged to attend a virtual meeting on Jan. 27, at 6pm for an update and Q & A session about construction on a stretch of Hwy 30 between Ellendale and Steele County Road 45. Attendees … Read more
Two adults and two children were injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash on I-90 near Wells and Kiester Wednesday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says Melissa Sue LaPlante, 29, of Fairmont apparently lost control of the vehicle, skidded off the roadway and overturned. Two six-year-old old children were passengers in the vehicle, according to the … Read more
Because of expected inclement weather Albert Lea schools students will go virtual Thursday. Albert Lea Area Schools announced Wednesday evening that all students will learn from home as winter weather threatens the area. Distance Learning Academy students will have classes at regularly scheduled times. -0-
(ABC 6 News) – An Albert Lea man that led police on a high speed chase during a routine traffic stop is facing multiple charges. The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle early Wednesday morning and the driver sped off prompting the brief police pursuit that ended when the … Read more
Your commute may prove hazardous as a wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain moves in this morning. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for several counties, including Freeborn, Mower, Olmsted, Franklin, Worth, and Waseca. According to local forecasters, this WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE AREA THROUGH FRIDAY, with the majority of snow hitting … Read more