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Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Hardee's to take over Sandy's Drive-In An Elgin gas station leaked 10,000 gallons of gasoline. Now the state is suing the owner The world's sweetest fortune teller Rochester Public Schools confirms ransomeware attack; says it did not pay a ransom Triton three-sport athlete Zack Bodenstab 'an inspiration' to teammates, competitors
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: Mayor orders "ill-reputed" slot machines removed from the city Measuring noise: City is monitoring decibel levels of shuttle buses in Kutzky Park neighborhood Rochester firm paid $4.9 million for Eyota senior living facility When it comes to lifestyle changes, baby steps make a difference, Mayo doc says High-scoring Koak says Southwest Minnesota State 'a good fit for me'
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: Caledonia man fined for dynamiting fish Picture perfect: Rochester student receives national photography award Minnesota air quality forecast in 2023 is becoming clearer Goodhue County cop cleared in 2022 shooting of Red Wing man Rochester father, daughter both recognized for impact on Minnesota swimming and diving
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Minnesota preparing for gasoline shortage Rochester looks to track energy use among city's largest buildings Planning city parks is more than deciding where the playground goes for Jeff Fleece Rochester massage therapy businesses placed on probation following failed inspections John Marshall girls lacrosse team continues to make a difference despite uncertain future
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Keith Kangas hurls one-hit shutout in victory for John Marshall Rochester sports card show brings collectors together Different buyers purchase two Rochester paint store buildings on same day for a combined $3.9 million Rochester council ponders oversight of library and parks directors Gustavus men's basketball team loading up on area players
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Mary Gludt becomes the first female attorney in Wabasha County Mayo Clinic patients see facility fees appear where they weren't before Hayfield brought strength and conditioning training in house. Athletes are already seeing success Rochester woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in overdose death 'Where do you get the speed from?': How Mayo's Tiegan Mancuso became one of the area's top base stealers
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1998: Mike Aikens named new coach of Rochester Mustangs Traveling exhibit offers blind community a chance to be seen New owner buys downtown Rochester apartment complex for $26.9 million Lake City takes emergency measures in response to high water level unseen in more than 20 years Austin Bruins on verge of first playoff series win since 2018
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1948: General Eisenhower says the danger is 'that some stupid act may start a war' Mayo Civic Center parking lot slated to offer mix of housing A Powers-ful team Rochester Public Schools improves graduation rate in 2022 over previous year, beats state average Disbelief: GMLOS' Hendrickson and Armagost never envisioned becoming collegiate wrestlers
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Mississippi River floods Aitkin County BBQ, a bunny and a billboard's vegan message Form meets function in artist, builder collaboration for new Little Thistle bar top Wabasha is fighting the rising Mississippi River with water Stewartville's Haylie Strum will play college basketball at Luther College
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Miss America wants swimsuit competition dropped Shauna Anderson believes in the power of coffee and relationships. Her papa helps bring people together, too Local engineer cleans up in sale of laundry technology Rochester council discussing budget impacts Monday Experiences have been the perfect teacher for decathlete Simon Werven
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: The Kahler in Rochester averages 1,050 guests a day Censured Rochester council member waiting on investigation before considering next steps 'The Godfather of Rochester Golf ... and Jazz' Chief Meteorologist Chris Kuball to leave ABC 6 News at end of May How the right hand, hockey future of Lakeville senior, Bruins rookie Tate Pritchard were preserved
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1948: Chatfield High School baseball team opens the season with a win Minnesota groups are closing the equity gap in bone marrow transplants Retired Zumbrota police officer who died 'had a deep care and love for his community' 3 children rescued from apartment fire in Cannon Falls 'Back to normal': Deer Creek Speedway looking to keep up momentum from last year
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: Babe Ruth hits first homer in new Yankee Stadium Preparations begin as Mississippi River flood waters are on the way New homes at lower prices are targeted in Olmsted County proposal Plainview-Elgin-Millville students win statewide anti-vaping video contest Local players chase dreams of USA Hockey camp invitation at High Performance festivals
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: Youngsters are given a stern lecture by the judge after a joy ride GOP chairman David Hann: The DFL is taking the state in a hard-left, partisan direction ABC 6 News anchor Laura Lee makes a career move after 13 years in Rochester Planned Soldiers Field Park trail connection survives challenge Lourdes grad Webber took winding path to become a junior college basketball All-American
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1948: Atomic controls needed to prevent nuclear war 23 years ago a Pine Island man sent pipe bombs around the country. He's still being held in Rochester Med City remodeler moves to a newly revamped space in northwest Rochester Olmsted County looks at new approach for addressing environmental topics Fore! 9 area golfers leading their college teams in '23
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1948: Winona men's basketball team to take on All-American Red Heads The Kahler Hotel letters are coming down. They may not be going back up Former Mayo Clinic executive to help lead a Mayo-owned medical device company Bob's Trailer Court owners seek to remedy missteps in planned closure Nick Aney living the good life as a fifth-year senior tennis player at Gustavus Adolphus
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: The Grass Roots perform at Mayo Civic Easement requests highlight unexpected development code requirement in Rochester Rochester dentist buys realtors' office for $785,000 to move practice out of downtown Rochester Fire Department encourages 'extreme caution' with high fire danger Goodhue basketball star Elisabeth Gadient says yes to Minnesota State University, Mankato
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: The price to build average home skyrockets to $7,334 Rochester's Planned Parenthood would have to adjust how it handles abortions if drug ruling takes effect Manor Hills apartment project scheduled for 2024 jury trial Former Rochester resident's business teaches you to 'hablo español' Former Lake City standout Mike Huettl's impact felt long after death
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1948: Culligan man has a big goal Amid recognition, Mayo Clinic's Varkey reflects on women in health leadership 'It's a blessing': Pine Island first-grade teacher goes 'above and beyond' for her class Proposed fire department upgrade will take years How analytics led to Division I baseball scholarship for Mayo's Carson Beavers
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Girls high school athletics continues to grow Planned trail connection draws neighborhood concerns Rochester Public Schools closed Monday after discovery of unusual technology activity Rochester takes carrot-and-stick approach for landlord compliance
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Tony Olivia hits first ‘designated hitter' home run Rochester's Vyriad is taking its shot at cancer 'A disturbing genius, a visitor from another world' Minnesota chain to keep the fun going in ABC & Toy Zone space, after its owners retire Not to be denied, P-E-M's Stevens is Post Bulletin Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Agreement reached, but occupation continues at Wounded Knee, S.D. Remembering Maggie: Century High School says goodbye to longtime math teacher Discovery Walk work set to temporarily close Second Street Southwest intersection, relocate transit center $50,000 reward offered in search for missing Winona woman Sports Insider: How RCTC women's basketball went from no team to national champs in 3 years
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: World Trade Center towers dedicated Leading Tones creates accessible music From the brink of extinction, Ojibwe horses visit Whitewater State Park Rocket Hour: John Marshall High School launches podcast to highlight student and staff voices Rochester natives Zmolek, Haskins enter NCAA transfer portal
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: Rochester Fire Department saves another life Sarah Wade embraces her 'massive dream' of playing on CBS's 'Survivor' Rochester writer's love of horror, history and feminism adds up to stories, novels and nonfiction books Rochester startup given a greenlight by FDA to start selling its medical device Rochester baseball preview: Lourdes, Mayo and Century all look to be conference, section contenders
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Alcatraz Island opens as a national park Fools Five Road Race a full circle moment for Chatfield family Byron educational complex sold for $2.25 million Development agreement seeks to renew effort for northwest Rochester development Plainview grad officiates at Division I men's basketball All-Star game at Final Four weekend
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: All-Root River Conference basketball team named Mayo Clinic patient sued by hospital testifies in support of hospital charity care bill New truck rental operation to roll into Rochester Five evacuated Creekside families remain in hotels as others find temporary housing options The kids are alright: Southeastern Minnesota brimming with young girls basketball talent
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1998: Tornados slam southern Minnesota 7 things to know about Rochester Public Library activity Levels to open new Apache Mall store this week Riverland focuses training more robotic technicians and drivers as demand for such jobs soars 10-year-old Stewartville girl signs her first NIL deal
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: The coldest day on record for March 28 Molly Dennis censure followed months of dysfunction, analysis finds Jeremy Westrum roots for people and plants at his Rochester store Olmsted Medical Center unveils its new Rehabilitation Services space Lourdes grad Clara Billings take next step, helps Gustavus win national championship
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1998: Girls pole vaulting competition sanctioned by Minnesota State High School League From Southeast Minnesota to South by Southwest Local investors paid $3.1 million to buy Chester Estates from Creekside Apartments owner She beat cancer at Mayo Clinic. Now, she's raising funds to help others Shootout win lifts Austin Bruins to first NAHL Central Division championship in 8 years
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: George Gibbs honored by University of Minnesota Alumni The Mower County Sheriff was drunk at work while he was armed. Police never investigated it as a crime. Why? City of Rochester tests its ability to bring snow to Gamehaven North Broadway plans continue to unfold Mayo football to make jump up Class 6A as part of major shake-up in southeastern Minnesota prep football
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: St. Olaf Choir to perform in Rochester 'I got played': Rochester native Sarah Wade voted off 'Survivor' SE Rochester apartment building condemned with order to evacuate tenants Hattie is laying eggs now at the Mayo Clinic, and a Super Bowl-sized crowd will watch The top moments from the 2022-23 high school wrestling season: A banner year for southeastern Minnesota
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Rockets upset Mounds View in state quarterfinal play Rochester School Board moves forward with plan to ask voters for funding renewal Olmsted County's flavored tobacco ban discussion will wait Olmsted Medical Center to show off its new rehabilitation center next week Mayo graduate Olivia Korngable a big believer in new Gophers hire Plitzuweit
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1948: Bemidji wins state high school basketball championship In memory of her brother, Rochester teacher fights for all her students Rochester's first female surgeon reflects on her career Rochester prepares to investigate discrimination and retaliation claims tied to council member's censure Spring Grove basketball team looks to complete unfinished business at state tournament
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Lourdes basketball team wins Independent State Tournament Next steps for Olmsted County transitional housing under review Thaw music festival heats things up in downtown Rochester Preston teen shares respect for veterans with nationally honored VFW essay A class above the rest: Kasson-Mantorville's Cole Glazier the 2022-23 Post Bulletin Boys Wrestler of the Year
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Preston basketball team wins Class A Region One championship Rooster's third location opened outside of Minnesota in 2022 Study: Rochester boasts best ratio of primary care providers to patients in US Bombon is open and serving sweet treats in northeast Rochester A wrestler through and through: GMLOS' Diann Smith the inaugural PB Girls Wrestler of the Year
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1998: Ground was broken for the construction of Digger's Bar and Grill Kasson's newest restaurant, Tammy's Place, is the talk of the town Minnesota lawmakers propose bill to improve hospital charity care accessibility Mayo High School graduate Sarah Wade amongst 4 castaways on Tribe Tika on 'Survivor' Top-seeded Stewartville boys on mission to earn first state tournament berth
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: Last day to file federal income taxes without penalty Rochester man explores the science of banjos 3-D Printers & Robots: How Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School is immersing students in cross-discipline learning New investment brings Rochester video production firm's ownership under brothers into focus RCTC men ready to use 'tricks of the trade' in national basketball tournament
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: On average, the Nelson Motor Company is selling 2.6 Fords per day Olmsted County Attorney explains how his office handles sex crime cases Four decades into his campaign, Lee Herold may see his dream come true: A new Minnesota state flag Rochester council censure causes conflict a week later Stewartville girls basketball team primed for first state appearance
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: Barn dances are one cause of youth's downward path Public data belongs to all of us; we just have to ask Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School's latest vending machine promotes literacy What features can you find in a $200,000 home in Rochester? Boys basketball: No. 1 Stewartville holds off rival Byron in Section 1AAA semifinal play
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: Special train to be run for a basketball game Oldest veteran in Olmsted County, if not the state, dies What you should know about rising rates of colorectal cancer in young adults: A Mayo Clinic doctor explains Climate change could help fuel Minnesota tourism 5 veterans who'll be key to the Rochester Grizzlies' postseason success
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1998: Sheila Kiscaden named one of the legislators of the year Michael York: 'I have not lost anything. In fact, I think I've gained' Along program make Rochester Public Schools a case study in 'changed perspectives' It's the end of the road for Fury Motors in Rochester Stewartville girls basketball having special, spectacular season under head coach Liffrig
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1998: Gale Sayers speaks at Mayo cancer event Rochester expecting to drop to single outdoor pool as aquatics center construction starts Rochester Public Schools votes to investigate alternative options to school resource officers Intimidation cited on both sides amid Rochester council censure Century grad Will Zmolek signs with Philadelphia Flyers organization
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1998: Rochester John Marshall girls basketball team headed to state As disenchantment with nursing grows, a legislative proposal would give nurses more power to set staff levels 'It's been really meaningful': Kasson student designs logo for Rochester Pride Rochester council votes to censure member Mayo swimmer wouldn't mind joining brother in college ranks
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: Only fire department vehicles can use sirens Zoning change for proposed Bakery Flats project heads to Rochester Council 'New people. New stories. New hope.' Rochester's Best Restaurant promoters Guatemalan family makes the most of Mayo Clinic trips for son's treatment 10 months after suffering broken neck, Chatfield's Kail Schott a state champion
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: IBM introduces the “Corrective Selectric II” typewriter Kelly's Lake House a dining destination even during Lake City's cold season Outdoor features shine at these $300,000 homes in Rochester Med City restauranteur to bring a taste of Korean to downtown Rochester St. Charles' Tytan Small takes grandfather's inspiration into state meet
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: The charge of the Lewiston snow shovel brigade Rochester legislators back medical aid in dying bill: 'A really great reflection of compassion' Walz, DEED commissioner bring focus to Rochester workforce challenges Kellogg Middle School greatly reduces student offense recidivism through restoration program Century has lofty goals, high seeds at Class AA state swimming and diving meet
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: New drug insulin being used with success Rochester Public Schools evaluates mental health needs and services throughout the district Not your usual sweets Rochester's Diversity Council nonprofit to close down Section 1A boys basketball tournament loaded with stellar teams
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1948: Peterson flooded by Root River The heartbreaking case of 3-year-old Kenny Kramer, his disappearance and murder Rochester Catholic Schools sees 50% increase among new enrollment applications Mayo Clinic income dropped by 50%, to $595 million in 2022 Tschetter earns Academic All-District honors at Michigan
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: Largest senior class in Rochester school history will graduate Get to know one of Rochester's favorite bartenders, Jade Brady Anne Labovitz brings art, healing together at the Rochester Art Center Byron native passes away at college in Missouri This time Century over the top as Panthers claim Section 1AA swimming and diving team title
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Edward “Jerry” Johnston named outstanding lawman Downtown recovery discussion set to start Monday 'I had three careers: medicine, the Boy Scouts, and the Army' South Dakota man sentenced to 10 years in prison for role in murder of Austin man Ron Giles has done it — 50 marathons in 50 states
Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1923: Rochester Junior College students receive a talk on etiquette Terry Timm reflects on 45 years at Rochester's Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe Oak Center General Store on its way back to business, an example of migration to rural Social-ICE returns to downtown Rochester despite Mother Nature's own ice Vlasaty brings the 'cool' factor to John Marshall hockey team