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An empty gas tank in Clear Lake results in a federal conviction for a Worth County man
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – A Worth County man caught with drugs and 17 guns has pleaded guilty in federal court. Cory Allen More, 33 of Manly, was convicted in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa of one count of possession of a firearm by a drug user.
MDH inviting well users to seminar on nitrates
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is inviting private well users in Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties to attend a public meeting in their area to learn about what is being done to address health concerns about nitrate in drinking water. MDH has scheduled three in-person meetings and one virtual […] The post MDH inviting well users to seminar on nitrates appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Missouri woman charged in Freeborn County rollover crash following alleged Olmsted County DWI
(ABC 6 News) – A Missouri woman faces charges in an I-90 crash that injured two Rochester residents, according to a Minnesota State Patrol crash report. According to court documents filed Monday, at about 6 p.m. May 31, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper responded to a two-vehicle rollover crash on I-90 in Bancroft Township, Freeborn County.
City secures three large grants for the upcoming one-way project
The City of Austin has been able to secure a trio of grants that will be put toward the upcoming one-way project on Oakland Avenue and First Avenue SW. In a report to the City Council during its work session Monday night, Assistant City Engineer Mitch Wenum reported that two of the grants are state […] The post City secures three large grants for the upcoming one-way project appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
New state program addressing staffing shortage for Freeborn County Sheriff's Office
ALBERT LEA, Minn. - The state of Minnesota launched the new Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training Program (ICPOET) Grant Program to support law enforcement agencies struggling to become fully staffed. ICPOET will pay for police schooling for college graduates who already have two or four year degrees. The...
Rochester man accused of handing off cocaine to teenager during traffic stop
(ABC 6 News) – A Rochester man was accused of impaired driving and asking a teenager to hide cocaine in a Freeborn County court case. According to court documents filed Monday, June 3, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper responded to a call about a possible DWI, and caught up with the suspect vehicle on I-35 near Albert Lea.
Austin freshman is seventh in Escape the Vape MDH contest
An Austin ninth grader has placed in the top 10 of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Escape the Vape contest. Freshman Enar Saki placed seventh in the contest, which invites students in middle school and high school to create a 30 second public service announcement to educate their peers, family and the community on the […] The post Austin freshman is seventh in Escape the Vape MDH contest appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Vintage clothing store opens in Skyline Plaza
At the beginning of the month a new store opened in the Skyline Plaza. It is called 35/90 Clothing Company and was opened by Albert Lea native Nicholas Reichl. The post Vintage clothing store opens in Skyline Plaza appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Woman charged with criminal vehicular operation in crash that injures 3
A Missouri woman was charged in Freeborn County District Court on Monday with criminal vehicular operation and driving while intoxicated after a traffic crash Friday night on Interstate 90 east of Albert Lea that injured three people. According to court documents, Christine Elizabeth Flores, 44, was driving a 2024 Toyota Corolla westbound on I-90 near […] The post Woman charged with criminal vehicular operation in crash that injures 3 appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Pacelli Honor Roll
Pacelli Catholic junior high/senior high semester two honor roll Honor Roll GPA 3.0 – 3.49 7th grade Jacey Bednar Josey Bednar Carter Bissen Marshall Bunnell Marlie Klankowski Mallory Lamers Maya Leif Dylan Miller Ethan Pepper Eighth grade Natalie Napton Ninth grade Comlan Assogba JJ Bastyr Madi Klankowski Alec Klingfus Jeremy Miller Alissa Watkins 10th grade […] The post Pacelli Honor Roll appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Chamber welcomes new president and CEO Joe Bower
The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Joe Bower as the new president and CEO, effective June 17. Bower succeeds Elaine Hansen, who is retiring after nearly six years of leadership and service to the Chamber and Austin. Under Hansen’s leadership, the Chamber has followed a mission to build, promote, and advocate […] The post Chamber welcomes new president and CEO Joe Bower appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
ATMs damaged and other reports
An ATM was reported broken into at 6:43 a.m. Monday 1619 Blake Ave. The face of the machine was ripped of and computer parts were ripped out. An ATM machine was reported damaged at 7:13 a.m. Monday at 2630 Bridge Ave. Vehicle rummaged through A vehicle was reported rummaged through at 7:59 a.m. Monday at […] The post ATMs damaged and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Honored 80 years later: Awards for Clayton Houff come years after losing his life in World War II
In September of 1943, Clayton Houff, of Austin, enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17, joining his brothers in fighting in World War II. Not even a year later, Houff was killed in action serving in Saipan during the Marianas Islands campaign. Serving as a hospital apprentice second class, Houff was […] The post Honored 80 years later: Awards for Clayton Houff come years after losing his life in World War II appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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