MAPLE GROVE, Minn. [n/al]– A two car crash on Interstate 94 north of Albert Lea in Maple Grove Saturday brought traffic to a standstill and led to several people jumping into action to help. More than a dozen drivers ended up leaving their cars in park to aid those in the crash before first responders … Read more
After 112 years standing as a symbol of health care history in Albert Lea, the former Naeve Hospital building will be demolished. The building, constructed in 1911, has not been used for patient care since 2016. The assessment of the building showed it was no longer safe for occupation, and it is presently closed due … Read more
An Austin woman who caused a fatal four-vehicle crash, killing a doctor and injuring 3 others on Interstate 35 in Rice County in 2020 pleaded guilty to two felonies but likely won’t serve any jail time. Police reports show that Kaytlen Paige Greenlee, 25, was speeding in a construction zone near Northfield when she collided … Read more
Spring load restrictions will end on Freeborn County Highways next week [Monday]. Restrictions are still active until the load posting signs are removed from the Highway. All traffic must obey the posting signs for allowable axle weights until they are removed. Highway maps showing the load postings are available on the Freeborn County website under … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – The Minnesota DNR is seeking to purchase part of Austin’s Mill Pond. The Mower County Board unanimously approved a plan this week [Tuesday] for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to finalize the purchase of 22.5 acres – mostly covered by the Cedar River State Water Trail – in Lansing Township … Read more
Graduation rates are up at Albert Lea Area Schools. The Minnesota Department of Education on Tuesday released the 2022 graduation rates, and along with the high school, Area Learning Center and Online Academy combined, the four-year graduation rate improved over 6%, in 2021 to slightly above 78% last year. Graduation numbers at the high school … Read more
FARIBAULT, Minn. – A judge has granted the release from jail of a St. Olaf student charged in an alleged plot of violence. During a hearing Wednesday morning, a judge ruled Waylon Kurts and his family have met all the conditions to allow him to return home to Vermont while his criminal case in Minnesota … Read more
FOREST CITY, Iowa – A Winnebago County woman accused of stealing more than $10,000 from her employer is pleading not guilty. Amanda Marie Largent, 27 of Forest City, is charged with ongoing criminal conduct, first-degree fraudulent practice, and first-degree theft, stemming from the theft at the Dollar General in Forest City while she worked there … Read more
A Wells man was killed in a motorcycle carsh in Martin County Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the motorcycle driven by 38-year-old Jeremy Otto of Wells and a car driven by 30-year-old Andrew Olson of Fairmont collided at the intersection of 170th Street and 260th Avenue near Granada. Otto was pronounced dead at the scene. Olson … Read more
From contamination to construction, the Albert Lea City Council voted to approve additional housing be built on the Blazing Star Landing property, which is the former Farmland Foods plant. 48 multi-family housing units already have been developed, and now, a second larger apartment building with 96 additional units is planned on the site. The apartments … Read more