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Fighting addiction for motherhood
ROCHESTER, Minn.-For Mother's Day, one Med City mom reflected on her journey to becoming the mom she is today. In November 2021, Kelsey Pendergrass was pulled over and given a DUI. She was brought to a holding cell where she took time to reflect. Pendergrass says, "I thought about being...
Sunday Night & Monday Rain Chances
For the rest of Mother’s Day, there will be at least some opportunity for an isolated shower. You will most likely either get a quick round of rain (under 15 minutes) or get no rain at all. Totals should stay under a quarter of an inch for an overwhelming majority, if not all, of us. Once a cold front from the north passes through late Sunday, that will be the end of that round of rain chances.
‘It was like a special moment’: Track meet lit by cell phones after field lights shut off
WINONA, Minn. (KTTC/Gray News) – High school students showed teamwork after the field lights shut off at a track meet on Tuesday in Minnesota. The surprise blackout cast runners into darkness halfway through the night’s last event. Ethan Deters is a Byron High School varsity track athlete who...
Area athletes rack up conference titles at Gopher Conference meet
The Gopher Conference hosted its 2024 conference meet at Maple River High School over the weekend. New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva led area teams, with the girls team finishing as the runners-up with 99 points, and the boys finishing third with 71 points. Blooming Prairie earned a fourth-place finish from its boys team with 70 points. and a ninth-place finish from the girls team with 58 points. The Medford girls finished in fifth place with 58 points, and the boys finished seventh with 45 points. ...
New digital pass available for Rochester's craft breweries and local restaurants
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Experience Rochester says it is introducing a new free digital pass to win prizes by visiting participating breweries and restaurants that serve local brews. "The Sip N’ Savor Brew Pass highlights our dedication to spotlighting Rochester’s dynamic brewery scene for both locals and visitors," says Joe...
Super Fresh reopens to full service
(ABC 6 News) – Super Fresh Garden, Market and Bakery in Austin held its grand re-opening Saturday. The store, now under new ownership, celebrated returning to full service from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. “We’ve been re-opened on a limited basis for the last three months, but now that...
To be celebrated: Zumbro Education District holds Activity Day for special education students
HAYFIELD — Hayfield elementary student David Jorgenson couldn’t hide the smile on his face when he finished his race. With joy in his eyes, he simply looked up at Hayfield special education coordinator Samantha Thurman and said “this was my first medal ever!” Jorgenson and many other students wore their medals proudly on a day […] The post To be celebrated: Zumbro Education District holds Activity Day for special education students appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Public invited to walk for mental health
The public is invited to the Mower County Health Local Advisory Council’s Mental Health Awareness Walk on Saturday, May 18. The walk, which will start at 10 a.m. — rain or shine, will begin at Austin Manor, located at 510 23rd Avenue NW, and go to The Bridge, located in downtown Austin at 108 East […] The post Public invited to walk for mental health appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Family Service Rochester holds informational meeting on plans for new family resource center
KIMT News Three's Saral Khare shares how the new facility would serve community members in Olmsted County. Family Service Rochester holds informational session on Family Resource Center. At Rochester Community and Technical College Family Service Rochester held an informational session on their new Family Resource Center.
‘My Book Day’ in Rochester
(ABC 6 News) – Members of the Rochester Risers Rotary Club will celebrate the 11th annual ‘My Book Day’ on May 13th and May 17th. The celebration is a literacy initiative organized by the rotary club, Rochester Public Schools and Barnes and Noble Rochester, Minn.; with the goal of getting kids to read, through a show of community support.
Convictions: April 29 to May 6
— Victor John Abrego, 70, Austin, was sentenced to one year supervised probation and fined $300 for gross misdemeanor driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety. He must follow several conditions. Failure to do so could result in 180 days in jail. — Richard Dominguez, 51, Austin, was sentenced to two years supervised probation and fined […] The post Convictions: April 29 to May 6 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Detours expected for some Rochester Public Transit routes
(ABC 6 News) – Riders will be experiencing changes for some Rochester Public Transit Routes starting Monday, May 13th. Routes 306 and 309 will both be following a long term detour over the summer. This will be to avoid a road closure on 4 Ave SW, between 14 St and 16 St SW.
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