Two finalists have been selected following a search for the next president of the University of Wisconsin. UW announced Friday that Jay O. Rothman, of Milwaukee, and Janes C. Schmidt will interview Tuesday with the Special Regent Committee and other UW System executive leaders, after which a recommendation will be made to the full Board … Read more
An Austin woman and a teen were hospitalized Sunday following a crash in Rochester. According to a Minnesota State Patrol report, Rebecca Lynn Nye, 53, was treated for non-life threatening injuries after the 15 year old driver she was riding with collided with another vehicle while exiting onto southbound Highway 52. The extent of the … Read more
An Albert Lea high school guidance counselor is accused of sexual misconduct with a student. Richard J. Polley, 32, was charged in Freeborn County District Court on Friday, after the victim said the 32 year old sexually assaulted her at his home. The district said Polley is on paid administrative leave “pending the outcome of … Read more
KIMT-TV 3 NEWS – Sexual communication with a Minnesota minor is sending a North Iowa man to federal prison. Aaron Hendrikson of Northwood was sentenced Friday to seven years and three months behind bars, after he pleaded guilty to chatting online with a 15-year-old in November 2019 and setting up a meeting where he was … Read more
Several area schools announced Thursday night they will cancel classes or switch to remote learning as the winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow Friday. Albert Lea Area Schools announced they will be closed and it will be an e-learning day today. Lake Mills Community School, Northwood-Kensett Community School, and NRHEG Schools are closed, … Read more
Winter snow storms could make your morning and afternoon commute treacherous. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather warning until 9 p.m. Friday for Waseca, Faribault and Freeborn counties, with moderate to heavy snow likely across the area. The weather agency states 6 to 10 inches of snow is possible. The Weather Service … Read more
Even as COVID cases continue to climb across the state, Minnesota child care providers were told they will no longer be required to quarantine children or staff who are “close contacts” of someone who is infected with the deadly virus. The move was announced this week by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, which says … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – An Austin woman was arrested for ramming her vehicle into a police car before spitting in the face of a correctional officer. Marni Rhyna, was taken intocustody Friday following the incident on 25th St. SW, where police said they responded to a disturbance and witnesses identified the 52 year old as the … Read more
(ABC 6 NEWS) – Austin continues to see growth in housing and infrastructrue in 2022. Over the past year, a new space opened for the farmers market, road repairs were done, and plans for new housing is in the works, with the former YMCA building being transformed into 91 apartment units expected to open by … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – AU will soon come tumbling down. Austin Utilities (AU) says the demolition of its Northeast Power Plant is getting underway, after it was supposed to have been completed in 2020 but was delayed due to the pandemic. Demolition is expected to be finished in April. -0-