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School Board discusses 4-day week, outdoor learning
As Minnesota legislators consider lowering barriers for districts that wish to implement a four-day school week, Owatonna Public Schools is one of many districts in the state eying the possibility. Under current state law, districts must receive approval from the education commissioner to implement a four-day work week. Several districts in Minnesota already have. However, HF1242, a bill introduced into the House last year, would remove that requirement, leaving the...
County to allow comment, get environmental review of gravel mine
Rice County residents will be able to express their opinions and concerns regarding a controversial proposed gravel mine after the Board of Commissioners voted to extend the permit process another 60 days, allow public comment and further review possible environmental…
Charges: Suspect brought drugs into jail after chase
A high-speed chase began in Kenyon and ended in Faribault Sunday, charges allege. A motorist reported a driver later identified as Dustin Charles Adams Powell, 36, of Red Wing, was driving recklessly and nearly caused a crash on Highway 52, according to a court complaint. A Kenyon Police officer located and stopped Powell on Highway 60 around 6 p.m. He reportedly was wearing a backpack under his clothing and was...
Split HRA approves funding for downtown rehabbers
On a second vote in a factious meeting after the first vote died in a tie, the Faribault Housing and Redevelopment Authority voted 5-2 Monday night to give another $250,000 to the investment group that is rehabbing downtown buildings.
Charges: Woman used repeated racial slurs as she confronted juvenile
A Waseca woman who allegedly used repeated racial slurs as she and two minor boys confronted a juvenile is facing charges. Aubree Kristina Louise Weise Kuster, 33, was charged Monday with gross misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a child, 5th-degree assault, and disorderly conduct. According to a...
Hospital Auxiliary celebrates largest Festival of Tables event in 11 years
FESTIVAL OF TABLES COMMITEE The Festival of Tables Committee for 2024 included tri-chairs Lori Lair, Sandy Finley and Susan Johnson, and members Deb Buck, Nancy Westphal, Julie Thompson, Janann Langer, Kay Oberle and Sue Gasney. 8dc81099-6697-417f-bd0c-a20d66272fb9 When the committee for the annual Festival of Tables fundraiser first met to plan the 11th installment of the luncheon, they weren’t sure they’d be able to have the event. Julie Thompson, member of...
Stevermer no-hits the Medford Tigers
United South Central’s Riley Stevermer threw a complete game no-hitter on Monday, May 6, on the way to a big 10-0 victory over the Medford Tigers. The Rebels scored one run in the third inning and two more in the fourth before exploding for seven runs in the fifth. That ended the game due to the 10 run rule.
Students learn about storm chasing in special presentation
Owatonna High School students got a close-up view of severe storms this week, without having to leave the classroom. Ninth graders in biology teacher Dam Nguyen’s geoscience class received a special presentation Wednesday from Phil Zrimsek, who tagged along with a team of storm chasers earlier this year. Zrimsek showed off his photos and videos from the trip and shared his experiences riding next to tornadoes. The presentation was arranged...
How to stay safe, vigilant this tornado season in the Rice County area
The warm winter seems to have had minimal impact on severe weather, as Rice County Skywarn Social Media Director Brian Klier noted it’s been an average tornado season so far in the United States. Still, Faribault Fire Chief Dusty Dienst and Rice County Emergency Preparedness Director Joe Johnson said it’s imperative to be aware of any possible severe weather and have a plan in the event that severe weather should arise. ...
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