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Patrol: Cause of fatal Austin bus crash will take weeks
Investigators will need weeks to figure out why a tour bus crashed Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 90, killing two women, a State Patrol spokesman said today.
Editorial: Heroes step up amid perfect storm
Firefighters, paramedics, emergency-room physicians, nurses and hospital staff undergo extensive training for multiple-trauma events such as tornadoes, major fires and serious traffic accidents.
Car Plummets into Zumbro River
In Byron, a woman and her one year old baby are okay after losing control of their car and plummeting into the Zumbro River.
Minors able to buy alcohol at seven area businesses
Employees at seven businesses in Olmsted County, including four in Byron, are expected to face criminal charges after allegedly selling alcohol to a minor.
Salvation Army rings in season of giving
Bells will be ringing starting Friday as the Salvation Army kicks off its annual Red Kettle fundraising drive.
Football | Lourdes shocks Byron 46-14
Three-time defending Section One, Class AAA champion Rochester Lourdes scored on its first six possessions of the first half and rolled to a surprising 46-14 over Byron in a section quarterfinal Tuesday night in Byron.
Brighter side -- the bright side of the daily news
It was obvious that tail wagging and smiles had common meanings during the Rescue Day event at Leashes and Leads on Saturday.
Kiger's Notebook: Daughter-mother pair open Cub's Corner
With a home-based daycare and four children, Emily Lee knows how to shop for a bargain.
Heard on the Street: Arena sports to grow in Rochester
As the long Minnesota winter looms, two area businesses are making moves to bring outdoor sports inside.
Area districts use extra taxpayer funds to keep doors open
With the Legislature tightening its public school funding belts and the economy offering no favors during the past year, four school districts in southeastern Minnesota are passing the hat to taxpayers.
Girl Pulled Over by Fake Police Officer
The Olmsted County Sheriff's Department says a girl was pulled over by someone pretending to be a police officer.
Byron teen earns state fair kudos
Tyler Otteson, of Byron, knows the trick to selecting a purple ribbon-worthy market lamb.
Youth movement: Price rules All-City
Jordan Price, a junor at Byron High School, missed volleyball practice on Monday.
MnDOT: State falls $1.5 billion short of meeting area road needs
Road construction needs in southeastern Minnesota far outweigh the state's ability to pay for them, according to a new report.
All-City Golf Tournament timing is unprecedented
For the first time in its 16-year history, the All-City Golf Tournament will be played before Labor Day.
MnDOT Predicts 50-Billion Dollar Shortfall
MnDOT is predicting a 50 billion dollar statewide shortfall over the next 20 years.
Doris Arlene (Jones) Bidwell -- Rochester
ROCHESTER -- Doris Arlene Bidwell, 83, of Byron, Minn., died Monday August 17, 2009 at Samaritan Bethany Heights in Rochester, Minn.
Richard L. Tucker -- Rochester
ROCHESTER -- Richard L. Tucker, 78, of Rochester, died Wednesday morning, August 19, 2009 at his home.
The discussion centers around the issues facing older family members and how to bridge the generational communication gap.