Thursday, May 23 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:50:31 GMT
Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Trooper Mark Francis says the four-lane bridge collapsed
The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:41:12 GMT
Veterans and supporters hold a groundbreaking ceremony in Winnebago, looking to create their own memorial to those who served their country. Set to be dedicated on August 4th, the Winnebago Area Veterans
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:04:31 GMT
Some encouraging news today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens.
Some encouraging news today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:07:30 GMT
A local Mankato business is giving to a good cause with customers buying cool treats.
Frozen Yogurt Creations in Mankato says they will donate 20 percent of the money they make today to March of Dimes.
A local Mankato business is giving to a good cause with customers buying cool treats.
Frozen Yogurt Creations in Mankato says they will donate 20 percent of the money they make today to March of Dimes.
NEW ULM, Minn. -
Fire danger is at an all time high, and the DNR is urging the public to take caution.
The drought plaguing our area has made prairie grasses, dry leaves, and crops good fuel for wild fires.
Plus our current dry, windy conditions can lead to really easy to start, rapidly spreading wildfires if precautions are not taken.
Tom Romaine with the MN DNR says, "For example today, if we had a fire in tall grass like cat–tails, or un harvested corn that fire could spread up to the length of a football field and a half in the space of a minute."
The DNR says it is best to hold off on burning your ditches or the growing pile of leaves on the lawn even small bonfires can easily get out of control.
For farmers in the field, proper machinery care is crucial. Farm fires are often started by overheated parts and unclean equipment.
Fires aren't recommended anywhere, but if you are in Steele county they are restricted…the Sheriff has issued a complete burning ban, including camp fires.
