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ROCHESTER, Minn.--A Rochester neighborhood is using art to bring their tight community even closer. The Slatterly Park neighborhood is home to 'Art on the Ave', a that nonprofit founded over ten years ago by Wayne Flack. It hosts an annual spring art festival, showcasing local artists and musicians in Slatterly Park.

'Art on the Ave' expands through neighborhood

ROCHESTER, Minn.-There were song brainstorming sessions at Shorewood Senior Campus today. They were to help compose a song for the chorus Resounding Voices, which welcomes those who have Alzheimer's or a related dementia. At the sessions, Suzy Johnson, the artistic director of the chorus, listened to ideas that residents thought of on the fly or came up with ahead of time. She is looking to compose a song addressing a topic that resonates with the residents. She said it's a good idea to continue being creative no matter what your age is.

Song brainstorming sessions at Shorewood Senior Campus

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ROCHESTER, Minn.--With these warmer temperatures, you might be eager to bring out those gardening tools. Chris Graves, the general manager of Jim Whiting Nursery and Garden Center , however, says when it comes to gardening for the spring, you may want to ease into it. He says in order to...

Gardening Tips for Spring

ROCHESTER, Minn.-At long last, spring is finally here, and it's got a local flower shop excited. For Tulips & Truffles Florist, there's usually a bit of a lull in sales in between Valentine's Day and the start of spring, so they've been looking forward to this day. Jay Wassner, one of the floral designers, said the season gives the shop a big boost in revenue. Some of their more popular flowers around this time are tulips as well as irises. Customers come in looking to add some color to their lives. He said flowers can help people communicate with each other better.

Local Flower Shop Excited for Spring

ROCHESTER, Minn. - A local non-profit offering free legal services has turned 50. Legal Assistance of Olmsted County (LAOC) has been providing civil legal services to low-income individuals and families since 1973. The LAOC held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate both the anniversary and their joining of the...

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County celebrates their 50th anniversary

ROCHESTER, Minn.-The Med City Marathon could use some packet pickup volunteers, course marshals, and water stop operators. Packet pickup volunteers make sure the runners have their gear, which includes their race shirts and bibs. Course marshals are out there to direct the runners and keep them on the course, and the water stop operators' work involves them passing out drinks and snacks to the runners. Evin Haukos, the race director, said the runners appreciate the support of the volunteers.

Med City Marathon is Looking for Volunteers

ROCHESTER, Minn.-The Rochester Public School Board received more specific information regarding which teaching positions will be cut for the 2023-2024 school year at Tuesday's meeting. Roughly 104 vacant and existing positions will be cut, which includes areas like K-6, special education and world language. RPS' Chief Administrative Officer John Carlson...

Nearly 104 vacant and existing positions on track to be cut at Rochester Public Schools

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Some Rochester leaders in collaboration with ISAIAH Minnesota will be hosting a community conversation to discuss public education funding Saturday. This week, the Minnesota state budget target for funding education at grades K through 12 was set at $2.2 billion. Local legislators, education professionals, and community members...

Public education funding discussions to be held Saturday

ROCHESTER, Minn. - The departments of the City of Rochester are looking for seasonal workers for the spring and summer. Parks and Recreation are hiring workers right now to prepare the parks, athletic courts, and fields for the warmer spring weather. "Especially for areas in the Parks and Forestry division....

City of Rochester is hiring seasonal workers

Austin, MN

AUSTIN, Minn. - Snow piles, ground frost, and wet grass are preventing Austin Parks and Recreation from readying parks and athletic fields. Snow piles all the way up to three feet are scattered across the city's parks. Workers are shoveling the frozen snow out of the shadows and into the sunlight to melt. Ground frost is the main contribution to the wet grass in fields and parks.

Austin Parks and Recreation preparation of parks and athletics fields delayed due to snow

ROCHESTER, Minn.-The Rochester Economic Development Authority (EDA) approved a measure that will increase income requirements for some apartments at "Bryk on Broadway" at Monday nights' meeting. The apartment complex consists of 180 units and is considered "workforce housing", with units capped at different income levels. The income levels and number...

"Bryk on Broadway" apartments looking to increase income requirements to fill units

Kasson, MN

KASSON, Minn.-- It's been nearly four years since the last major flood in the city of Kasson, which left the city fighting for economic stability and a sense of security. The City of Kasson is working on getting a $5 million funding bill approved to make improvements to their public water infrastructure and reduce flooding hazards.

City of Kasson strives to maintain flood control

ROCHESTER, Minn. - City of Rochester places one of the Creekside Apartment buildings under condemnation. The City Community Development announced the condemnation due to the building's unsecure structure, lack of domestic water, and damaged fire alarm system. The Rochester Fire Department responded to an emergency water flooding inside the building...

Residents evacuated from Creekside Apartments after building deemed unsafe

ROCHESTER, Minn.--The Rochester Police Department has already responded to 17 overdoses, including three suspected overdose deaths this year. In all of 2022, RPD responded to 120 overdoses, including 22 overdose deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids--mainly synthetic, are the main cause of overdose deaths due to respiratory failure.

Rochester drug overdoses on the rise

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Mason City, IA

DES MOINES, Iowa–Tuesday, at least 30 false calls reported shootings at several Iowa schools, includes those of Mason City, Charles City, Clear Lake and other schools in Cerro Gordo county. These calls known as “swatting” calls have become the topic of conversion for many, including Iowa state officials.

Iowa officials weigh in on swatting calls as new safety app released

Reported school shootings in Mason City, Clear Lake and Charles City on Tuesday that prompted the schools to go on lockdown were swatting incidents, authorities said. The Mason City Police Department issued the following statement:. "This morning dispatch received a call reporting of a shooting at the MCHS. MCPD arrived...

Swatting incidents prompt lockdowns at many north Iowa schools

Pine Island, MN

PINE ISLAND, Minn.-Minnesota lawmakers in the House of Rep. are considering a bill, known as House File (HF) 1075, that would help public safety departments replace handheld radios. HF 1075 would allocate $250 million dollars to a grant program that would allow local governments one time money to replace old...

Public safety departments across Minnesota asking lawmakers to help with replacing handheld radios

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Walz held a ceremonial signing for the catalytic converter theft bill Tuesday afternoon. The bill will increase criminal penalties for stealing converters and only allow registered metal scrap dealers to buy them. Detached converters are now required to carry a vehicle information number in permanent ink or engraving.

Governor Walz signed catalytic converter theft bill

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Over a hundred school buses have been installed with cameras to catch reckless drivers. Rochester Public Schools installed these cameras to deter drivers from not stopping behind school buses with their stop arms extended. The cameras were funded by grants from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety...

RPS installs stop arm cameras on school buses

Dodge Center, MN

ROCHESTER, Minn. – A catalytic converter thief is going to prison. Shawn Eric Clement, 37 of Dodge Center, was sentenced Thursday to one year and 11 months behind bars, with credit for 258 days already served. He must also pay $3,636.08 in restitution. Clement was found guilty in Olmsted...

Prison sentence for Dodge Center man suspected in over 100 catalytic converter thefts

Albert Lea, MN

ALBERT LEA, Minn. – A man is pleading guilty to selling methamphetamine in Freeborn County. Michael Ray Sanders Jr., 50 of Albert Lea, was accused of selling almost 15 grams of meth to a confidential informant on July 28, 2020. The South-Central Drug Investigation Unit says Sanders sold the drug for $800.

Albert Lea man pleads guilty to selling meth

Stewartville, MN

ROCHESTER, Minn. – A driver who law enforcement says was four times over the legal blood alcohol limit is pleading not guilty. Jennifer Lynn Hanson, 32 of Eagan, was arrested after Olmsted County deputies said they found her passed out with her car stuck in a snowbank near Bonner Elementary on January 30.

Driver arrested after getting stuck in snowbank near Stewartville school is pleading not guilty

Brownsdale, MN

NORTHWOOD, Iowa – A Minnesota man is accused of passing more bad checks in North Iowa. Brendan Charles Johnson, 39 of Brownsdale, MN, has been booked into the Worth County Jail on $25,000 bond. Johnson is facing charges of ongoing criminal conduct, forgery, and fourth-degree theft. A criminal complaint...

Minnesota man facing more trouble over bad checks in North Iowa

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West Union, IA

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – A fatal crash in Chickasaw County is sending a man to prison. Curtis Allen Williams, 39 of West Union, pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle, eluding while OWI, and OWI-1st offense. The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office says Williams refused to pull over for a deputy...

Northeast Iowa man sent to prison for deadly crash in Chickasaw County

Houston, MN

OLSMTED COUNTY, Minn. - A 68-year-old man suffered serious injuries following a chain-reaction crash that could result in criminal charges. The sheriff’s office said it happened at 5:45 p.m. at the 6800 block of Highway 63 N. when a truck was rear-ended. The driver is in critical condition and...

Multiple injuries, 1 seriously, in Highway 63 crash that could result in criminal charges

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People jam out together at the Chatfield Center for the Arts

CHATFIELD, Minn.-People who enjoy playing instruments got together at the Chatfield Center for the Arts today to jam out. There was no setlist of songs chosen...

People jam out together at the Chatfield Center for the Arts

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