LATEST NEWS
Rochester man admits to beating victim with tire pump
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The Rochester Police Department (RPD) arrested a man from Rochester at a halfway house for beating a victim with a metal tire pump Thursday. Malik Amin Johnson, 44, is currently facing a second-degree charge for assault with a dangerous weapon and a fifth-degree charge for assault with intent to inflict bodily harm.
Rochester and Red Wing get local food grants
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has awarded $3.53 million in Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) grants to 33 organizations, local units of government, and tribal nations throughout the state. In southeast Minnesota, LFPA grants are going to The Village Agricultural Cooperative and Southeast Minnesota Food...
Car towed from ditch near Salem Road SW
(ABC 6 News) – Rochester police and fire responded to a two-vehicle crash on 16th Street Southwest and Greenview Drive SW Friday afternoon. Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service also responded to the crash site. ABC 6 News will update this story as more information is available.
Kasson-Mantorville High School hosts a school play featuring the last traffic light in Dodge County
KASSON, Minn.-The Minnesota Department of Transportation removed the city of Kasson's only traffic light back in 2023, now starting this Friday, April 26, it will be returning to the community in the spotlight at Kasson Mantorville High School. The old equipment is featured in the school's latest play, One Stoplight...
Former daycare owner’s malicious punishment of child trial moved to June
(ABC 6 News) – A former daycare owner’s trial on a single charge of malicious punishment of a child–less than substantial bodily harm was rescheduled for the summer. Christina Morland, who ran an in-home daycare called Nawni’s Nest in West Concord, was accused of grabbing a child, lifting them off the floor, and slamming them back to the ground, causing bruising, in September of 2023.
OHS grad recounts experience during Gaza war protest at USC
Ava Eitrheim, 2023 Owatonna High School graduate, has been living the dream of a warm breeze, beaches and palm trees during her freshman year at University of Southern California. With finals just around the corner, Eitrheim has been hitting the books and soaking in the last days at school before returning home for the summer. Unexpectedly, however, Eitrheim’s last day of classes were abruptly canceled following an explosive student protest...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.