Rice County Commissioners Approve Six Figure Bathroom Building
Met-Con Construction of Faribault was one of seven bidders for the bathrooms replacement project. All other bids were over $300,000. The highest was $450,000.
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Owatonna Man was the Victim of Drug Related Killing
The man who was shot and killed in a Minneapolis home last Thursday night was from Owatonna.
Rising COVID Cases in Dodge County Prompt K-M School Changes
An increase in the transmission of COVID-19 in Dodge County and the possibility of "in school" transmission of the virus has prompted an area school district to make a change in its learning model.
Suspected Intoxicated Oronoco Man Clocked At Nearly 100 MPH
An Oronoco man was caught driving well over the speed limit early Tuesday - and was also reportedly intoxicated.
CDC Says Have Virtual Thanksgiving, Avoid Pumpkin Patches
Rather than the traditional large family get-together for Thanksgiving, the CDC is recommending that people participate in these low-risk activities instead.
Vikings Season On Hold After Titans' Positive COVID-19 Tests
The Minnesota Vikings will put all in person activities on hold after multiple Tennessee Titans' players tested positive for COVID-19.
Here Is What The 2020 Homer Hanky Looks Like And How To Get One
It's back. The 2020 Homer Hanky is back this postseason to help cheer on the Twins while being socially distanced. This year's hanky harkens back to the hankies from 1987 and 1991, rather than the red hanky that came out last year featuring 'Bomba SZN' on it.
Invasive Weed That Hasn't Been in the US Since 1958 Appears in MN
An invasive weed commonly known as rough potato hasn't been seen in the US since 1958, until now. It was recently seen in Holdingford, MN.
9-1-1 Is Out Nationally Here Are Some Local Emergency Numbers
It appears that there is a national 9-1-1 outage. The Steele and Rice County announced earlier tonight that due to 9-1-1 being down in the county the number to dial in an emergency is 507-451-5685 for emergencies.
Rochester Man Arrested For 3rd DWI In Five Months
A Rochester man who was arrested for DWI in May and August has been caught again.