Thieves Steal Wedding Gifts on Wedding Day

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 10:32am

(ABC 6 News) - Thieves put a damper on a Stewartville couples' wedding day. The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Department says someone stole the wedding party gifts from a wedding back on April 18th.

The couple was celebrating their wedding at Riverview Greens in Stewartville when the gifts were stolen. Inside the gifts were engraved flasks and lighters as well as gift cards.

The Sheriff’s Department says the DVR recording system at the site was stolen at the same time.

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Man Cited for Elbowing Stewartville City Counselor

Submitted by KAAL_Web_Staff

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 10:16am

(ABC 6 News) - A Stewartville man has been cited for assault after he allegedly pushed a city council member.

The incident happened on May 14^th around 8 p.m. after the city council meeting. The city council member says a 74-year-old male approached the council member after the meeting and exchanged words with before elbowing the council member.

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s department says the man was cited for 5^th degree assault.

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Heavy Rain Causes Flooding/More Storms Today

Submitted by KAAL_Web_Staff

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 8:24am

Persistent, heavy rainfall Sunday evening has led to flooding in many spots in southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa, especially Mitchell and Mower counties. Numerous roads have been impacted by high water and rivers are running out of their banks in spots. Radar estimates point to 3 to 7" of rain fell in parts of Mitchell and Mower counties. Parts of Olmsted County even saw flooding, as well as wind damage from the storms.

More rain is in the forecast for again today for Rochester and the surrounding areas, as a very slow-moving storm system continues to impact the area. The potential is there for another round of severe weather across SE MN & northern IA later this afternoon and evening, mainly along and to the east of I-35. Main threats with any storms that fire up later today will be large damaging hail, strong damaging winds, very heavy rain, and an isolated tornado or two later this afternoon and evening.

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Motorcylce Collides with Car: Serious Injuries

Submitted by Sammantha Befort on Saturday, May 18th, 8:46 pm

(ABC 6 News)-- A motorcyclist was seriously injured today after collinding with a PT Cruiser. The accident happened around 5:30pm this afternoon at the intersection of East Center St and 7th Ave SE in Rochester. The Forensics Unit is investigating. No names or further details are being released at this time, but we will continue to update you as it becomes available.

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Strong/Severe Storms Possible Sunday/Monday

Submitted by KAAL_Web_Staff

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 5:24pm

Skies will try to clear up early in the day Sunday, allowing for the atmosphere to become pretty unstable. We're tracking storms to fire up around the Rochester area, and throughout Olmsted County around 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, lasting through the evening. These storms will pose the risk of heavy rain, large damaging hail, strong damaging winds, and even a few isolated tornadoes. Flash flooding will also be a concern as the ground is now fairly well soaked from Friday's rain. Chris and I will be tracking the threat on Sunday.

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White House Helps Honor Former Teacher's Healthy Ways

Submitted by KAAL_Web_Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 6:45pm

(ABC 6 NEWS) -- For more than 30 years, students at Bamber Valley Elementary in Rochester have worked to stay fit by running a mile each morning before class every spring. The program has gotten the attention of the Minnesota Department of Education and the First Lady. But Friday, the focus was on the former gym teacher who came up with the idea back in 1978.

These Bamber Valley Elementary students may not know Ardell Olson as their gym teacher. But they still appreciate what he's brought to their school.

Ardell was once the gym teacher here, and more than 30 years ago he had an idea to get these kids excited about exercising.

"They're very energetic and it was just something to do to get rid of that, because then when they got in the classroom they were ready to sit down and do some things," said Ardell Olson, former physical education teacher at Bamber Valley Elementary.

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Scattered Storms Today, Severe Weather Possible Sunday

Submitted by KAAL_Web_Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:11am

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue on and off throughout the Rochester area today. It looks like the activity will wind down though later this afternoon.

The slow-moving storm system responsible for today's storms is one that will stay with us well into next week, continuing the rain chances. We will get a brief break from the rain though tonight into Saturday.

On and off showers and storms are expected Sunday and Monday. We are tracking the potential for severe weather around the Rochester area during this time frame as well, especially on Sunday afternoon/evening. Large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes could be possible! We'll continue to monitor the scenario.

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