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High school basketball competition in Houston County, Minnesota is happening today, and information on these games is available here, if you're looking for how to watch them. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Houston County,...

Target Area: Dodge; Fillmore; Houston; Mower; Olmsted; Wabasha; Winona. Dense fog is expected to persist until mid-morning across northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and from southwest to central Wisconsin, potentially reducing visibility to a quarter mile. Alongside the fog, snow accumulation is anticipated on roads in southwest and central Wisconsin, which may lead to slippery conditions. Early morning drivers are advised to stay vigilant due to poor visibility and hazardous travel conditions.

As the year winds down, the Houston County Commission was faced with a lengthy agenda including 11 action items and one presentation at its last meeting of the month, November 28. All five Houston County commissioners were in attendance: Chairman Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert (Bob) Burns, Bob Schuldt and...

Undated (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in southeastern Minnesota are warning residents of recent reports of law enforcement scams. Two recent scams have prompted the warnings. Both involve the scammers claiming to be from local sheriff’s offices. The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office said dispatchers took a dozen reports Wednesday of a...

All aboard! The CPKC Holiday Train will stop in 20 Minnesota towns during its 25th anniversary. The 2023 CPKC Holiday Train tours Canada and the United States Nov. 20 through Dec. 19, raising money, food and awareness for the important work that food banks do in their communities. In Houston...

The Houston County Board of Commissioners (BOC) had a full agenda with many area residents in attendance at the Nov. 28 meeting. The BOC approved 3% cost of living adjustments for non-union full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. Personnel Director Tess Kruger said, “This COLA is consistent with what the county...

In response to a petition filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, on November 3rd, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requested the Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and Minnesota Department of Agriculture to develop a coordinated and comprehensive work plan to reduce nitrate contamination of drinking water in eight southeast Minnesota counties.

Target Area: Dodge; Fillmore; Houston; Mower; Olmsted; Wabasha; Winona. Scattered bursts of snow are expected to impact Southeast Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and Northeast Iowa this afternoon. These showers may cause reduced visibility of around 1 mile or less, coupled with strong winds of 30 to 40 mph. As a result, roads may become snow-covered and visibility may change rapidly. Additionally, temperatures will be dropping, increasing the likelihood of slick spots. It is advised to drive cautiously, slow down, and allocate extra time for travel.

Nearly seven years ago, parents consented to the adoption of their child following allegations of causing their biological child egregious harm. Although the biological parents of the child moved to revoke their consent to the adoption, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled on Nov. 20 that the motion was untimely.

The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council has announced a call for proposals by individual artists. All proposed projects cannot begin earlier than March 10 and must be completed within 12 months, culminating with a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public.  Online applications will be available throughout December with a Jan. 10 grant […] The post Semac announces grant application deadline appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.

Student Council Representative Taylor Reinhardt proudly reported at the Spring Grove School Board’s November 20 meeting that grades K-6 participated in a coin war, raising $444.59 to be donated to the Houston County Food Shelf. Chairman Aaron Solum called the board’s regularly scheduled meeting to order at 7 p.m....