Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act into law. The legislation protects natural hairstyles and textures, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists. “Discrimination has no place in Minnesota,” Governor Walz said in a release Wednesday, adding, that by signing the CROWN … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – A decade in the making, MnDOT finally unveiled its plans to upgrade bridges in Austin along Interstate 90. Six bridges will be getting a makeover as part of construction plans to make them more accessible to the public, MnDOT stated in a news release Tuesday. Construction is set to begin in … Read more
Icy roadways is being blamed for a single vehicle rollover crash in Fairbault County Monday. According to a press release by the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, a teen driver apparently lost control of her vehicle on 100th Street west of 440th Ave., and skidded into the north ditch, where it began to overturn, before coming … Read more
Residents are being warned about a funeral home scam targeting people who have recently lost loved ones. A company called Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes shared details of this scam on Facebook recently (January 25), saying the ruse involves someone pretendeding to be from the funeral home, posing as an employee who tries to get personal … Read more
(ABC 6 News) – An Albert Lea woman charged with contributing to overdose death of her sister in 2021 is scheduled to appear at a plea hearing in Fillmore County Court next week. Jeanne Ellen Penhollow, 50, is facing multiple charges, including 3rd-degree murder for allegedly providing oxycodone and fentanyl to her sister, who died … Read more
The name of a 61 year old Austin man who was rushed to the hospital Saturday afternoon following a rollover crash on Interstate 90 has been made public. According to a Minnesota State Patrol report, Nestor Castro, apparently lost control of his vehicle on I-90, skidded off the roadway and overturned. He was being treated … Read more
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A 42-year-old Rochester woman was found in a snowbank for the second time in a week after another apparent overdose. Police said the woman was located in the 800 block of 16th St. SE. on Saturday. She was unconscious but authorities said she responded after being given two doses of Narcan. Police … Read more
KIMT-TV NEWS 3 – Another peak energy alert has been issued for Albert Lea residents. Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative in Albert Lea is asking members to reduce use of electricity starting Tuesday morning. The co-ops say they are concerned about expected high demand on the regional power grid. A peak alert was also issued Monday evening … Read more
The investigation into what caused a two car crash in Waseca that sent two people to the hospital is continuing. The Minnesota State Highway Patrol says, two vehicles collided on highway 13 in Blooming Grove Township, though no mention was made of how or why. The report did note that there was ice and snow … Read more
Local correctional facilities are thinking outside the box to fill staffing needs amid a shortage of applicants. Job fairs and other outreach efforts are now a regular part of the recruitment process, as a hiring crunch takes place, not only as Baby Boomers retire, but also as a result of the “Great Resignation.” In 2021 … Read more