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Auto accident Thursday morning near Byron
OLMSTED COUNTY, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation says an auto accident happened on eastbound US Highway 14. It happened around 7:30 am between County Road 34 and 10th Avenue NE near Byron. MnDOT says the crash scene was cleared and traffic restored by 9:30 am.
Ninth annual Ignite Cup crowns its winner
RED WING, Minn. - Six entrepreneurs had the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges at the ninth annual Ignite Cup on March 28. Red Wing Ignite and the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) partnered to host this event. The six finalists each had 5 minutes...
Kenyon-Wanamingo superintendent gets extended contract, new responsibilities
After a first year in which board members believe she “exceeded any expectations,” the Kenyon-Wanamingo School Board has granted Superintendent Beth Giese a three-year contract and increased responsibilities. The three-year commitment should allow Giese to complete the work she has begun to get K-W out of a formidable fiscal hole while promoting growth and student achievement, and she will continue to play a significant role as an Administrator at the Elementary School as well. ...
Coaches and players reflect on Minnesota’s first year using a shot clock
BYRON, Minn. (KTTC) – Minnesota just wrapped up another year of high school basketball and some are reflecting on a major change that took place for this season. For 2023-2024 season, the Minnesota State High School League instituted a 35-second shot clock for boys and girls high school varsity basketball.
Angie's introduces delivery, more additions on the horizon
“It was nice to wake up on a Saturday morning and be like, ‘I think I want an omelet, and I just want to sit on my couch. I don’t want to leave.’” Recalling her formative years in Kenyon, restaurant owner Angie Anderson can rattle off the names of delivery spots she once enjoyed. Options have dwindled over the years, even as delivery services are exploding in popularity nationwide. ...
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