(ABC 6 News) – The project lead for Blue Zones Albert Lea is retiring. Ellen Kehr has served in that role for 12 years and was the one who started it all back in 2010. Blue Zones has lead projects like building new sidewalks and trails along East Main St., bike lanes on Broadway Avenue … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn.-Mower County Sheriff Steve Sandvik has stepped away from some of his duties due to an undisclosed medical reason while the county said it is also investigating a complaint surrounding Sandvik’s conduct at work. The complaint stems from a Nov. 16 incident in which an unnamed person reported Sandvik allegedly showed up to work … Read more
Today is Giving Tuesday, and what that means is quite literally in it’s name. The National Day Of Giving reminds us to give to local non profits to help those in need. On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn.- Everything’s coming up daisy’s in downtown Austin. The Flower Basket Committee is hoping to acquire funds for a project to decorate both the poles and pots on Main Street with flowers aimed at creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors while also instilling pride in long-term residents, the chair of the Flower Basket Committee … Read more
Toys for Tots is seeing fewer donations. The Steele County Toys for Tots, celebrating their 40th anniversary, said they anticipate more children and families registering to receive toys this year, but inflation has them concerned about a lower number of contributions this year. The application deadline for Toys for Tots is Wednesday, Nov. 30. Applications … Read more
ALBERT LEA TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A two-vehicle collision in Freeborn County Monday injured one person. The Minnesota State Patrol says John Gayhard Bolinger, 72 of Albert Lea, was driving north on Highway 65 when he collided with a combine near Trail Road 517. The State Patrol says, Bolinger suffered what are described as non-life threatening … Read more
The United States Postal Service has put out a call for those who want to help spread some magic this holiday season. The USPS announced recently that it was launching Operation Santa, a program where individuals can adopt a letter that was sent to Santa and fulfill that child’s wish. Operation Santa will kick off … Read more
MASON CITY – MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center has announced changes to visitation guidelines due to the rise in RSV. Mercy says as RSV cases rise, they are encouraging all who are eligible to get your flu shot to help you and other stay healthy, and if you or your children are ill, it is … Read more
Today marks the end of the tri-fecta holiday shopping phenomonon. Black Friday kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season, with big box retailers reaping the benefits, followed by Small Business Saturday supporting local mom and pop shops, and with Cyber Monday, sales could prove even more profitable for on line retailers, anlysts predict. … Read more
Residents are warned each year about telephone scams and thieves who break into homes or cars to steal Christmas gifts during the holiday season. Now, parents are being warned about a dangerous online challenge that may be taking place in which young people randomly sucker-punch older individuals, including one incident in which a 61-year-old NY … Read more