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Over 800 days sober, father able to see son's senior year
In the summer heat of 2020, Kevin Morrow was playing fetch with his dog, Buxton. He watched as a vehicle struck and killed Buxton, leading Morrow to relapse. He continued to use meth for just over two years.
History of covered bridges
(WCCO/WANE) – There are only a few covered bridges that remain in the Midwest. One in Minnesota has seen a lot of traffic over the years. You can find the man-made work of art near Zumbrota in Minnesota. Don’t know where that is? It’s about an hour southeast of Minneapolis.
All Seasons in Kenyon seeks volunteers
Whether it’s helping people put food on the table or giving them a place to socialize, All Seasons Community Services strives to be a little bit of everything for Kenyon and the surrounding area. According to CEO Mary Frutiger, the agency is experiencing a major challenge as it works to meet those needs. For years, All Seasons ran smoothly with around 23 volunteers. Lately, it’s had to make do with...
Homebody Refill Market opens its Earth-friendly Northfield doors
An Earth-friendly business aimed at reducing plastics in area landfills has opened a cozy, clean and conscious store in downtown Northfield. Homebody Refill Market, 211 Division St. S., is a marketplace for refillable, low-waste cleaning products and personal care goods. Co-owners Leslie Davila and Kim Kocak, who opened the unique store earlier in April, designed the small shop to be “clean and green” to reflect a warm and homey shopping experience. ...
Minneapolis man sentenced for role in fatal car-bike crash that killed former Northfield pastor
A Minneapolis man was sentenced on Wednesday for his role in a 2021 vehicle crash that killed a former Northfield priest in Rosemount, according to a release from the Dakota County Attorney’s Office. Trejean Derrell Curry, 28, was sentenced to five years of probation by Judge Dannia Edwards. He was also ordered to serve 40 hours of community work service and serve a 150-day jail sentence that can be served in 30-day increments over the period of his probation. Curry pleaded guilty to one count...
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