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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — An 18-year-old woman from Owatonna was killed in the three-vehicle crash near Apache Mall on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The Owatonna Steele County Young Life Facebook group said Sunday that Olivia Flores, 18, died in the crash. According to a statement from Rochester police, the crash occurred at the intersection of Memorial Parkway Southwest and 12th Street Southwest, just north of Apache Mall. RPD reported that a total of seven…See the Story
18-year-old killed in crash involving State Patrol squad vehicle
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — Olmsted County expects to see two to three deputies retire annually for the next five years. Sheriff Kevin Torgerson hopes a change in squad-car policy can help draw experienced deputies to fill future openings on his staff. Current policy says deputies living within a 5-mile drive from Olmsted County can take their cars home at night, while others must park them at Graham Park at the end of their shifts. “It’s been a topic of …See the Story
Olmsted County squad cars eyed as recruitment tool
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterFourteen years ago, a journalist named Melanie Reid attempted a jump on horseback and fell. The accident left her mostly paralyzed from the chest down. Eventually she regained control of her right hand, but her left remained “useless,” she told reporters at a press conference last week. Now, thanks to a new noninvasive device that delivers electrical stimulation to the spinal cord, she has regained some control of her left hand. She can use it …See the Story
A device that zaps the spinal cord gave paralyzed people better control of their hands
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterFertilizers are one of the most costly and variable input costs for farmers yet are a necessity for maximum yield potential. In a year where fertilizer makes up a significant cost of farming, commodity prices have faltered and environmental concerns are heightened, it makes sense to pay close attention to what soil tests on growing grounds are saying about existing or lacking fertility. Soil health experts say, ultimately, farmers want the r…See the Story
A new online tool seeks to simplify fertilizer recommendations
Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterBefore cattle are turned to grass for the summer, it’s important for producers to make the right preparations to ensure their livestock have a healthy and safe grazing season.
Morgan Kauth, a range management specialist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service out of the Ivanhoe, Minnesota, office, said having patience is key when it comes to pasture management. “Waiting for that grass to get that three to four leaves on it is highly c…See the Story
Preparation and management are key for a healthy grazing season
Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterHAYFIELD, Minn. — A Hayfield man faces five charges after an alleged verbal altercation led to a crash between two vehicles in Hayfield on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Jonathan La Mont Fisher, 36, of Hayfield, faces one felony, a gross misdemeanor and three misdemeanor charges, including assault second degree-dangerous weapon. The charge has a maximum sentence of seven years in prison and/or a $14,000 fine. According to the criminal complaint: …See the Story
Hayfield man claims threats, racial comments led to crash in Dodge County
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — Gregg Wright has officially announced his plans to file for another term as Olmsted County Commissioner for District 3. “Olmsted County is respected throughout the state,” he said in a weekend statement announcing plans to file for re-election. “I will continue to guide the great progress of Olmsted County in many areas. I will continue to work to ensure that the county maintains its record of fiscal responsibility, public trust an…See the Story
Gregg Wright announces plan to seek re-election in Olmsted County District 3
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