I am native to Southern Minnesota, graduated from Albert Lea Senior High. After a brief stint living in Central Iowa, I made my way back to MN, and I don't plan on leaving any time soon. I have 2 children, my oldest graduated from Owatonna High School, and the youngest is in the Middle School here. I am a coach with Special Olympics and a member of the management team, a cause near and dear to my heart. I love reading, John Grisham anyone? Also, I enjoy medical dramas on TV, and I love watching the Law & Order Franchise shows....dun dun. If I'm not out and about somewhere, I love hosting get-togethers for my family and friends.
Melissa Hall
Workers are Most Productive on These Days
If you think that your productivity at work takes a hit at the end of the week, well, you're probably right.
Minnesota 4th in Nation for Most Expensive Day Care
According to a report from the Economic Policy Institute, childcare costs for an infant, in a licensed center, average $1,431 per month, for a staggering $16,087 per year.
Facebook Warns of Flaw in Messenger Kids App
A “technical error” in the app meant it was possible for a child to enter a group chat with friends-of-friends who hadn’t been approved by their parents.
Police Warn That Flushing Drugs Down the Toilet Could Create ‘Meth-Gators’
You read that right, they are warning people about meth-gators. Isn't that how superheroes and villains are made?
Facebook Group Plans to Storm Area 51
a Facebook event, called "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us" that has 1 million people planning to attend, and another 910K people interested
“Little House on the Prairie” 45th Reunion in Walnut Grove
This weekend, July 12-14, 2019, there is a planned cast reunion taking place in Walnut Grove for all
Olmsted County Sheriff’s Deputy Caught in the Act!
An anonymous caller reported a suspicious substance scattered all over a parking lot.
UPDATE: Body Found in Rural Steele County Is Missing WI Toddler
UPDATE: Body Found in Rural Steele County Is Missing WI Toddler
Help for Those Heating Bills is Available
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing difficulty in paying their heating costs this Winter, there is help out there. In October, Minnesota received about $116 million in federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Blooming Prairie Schools Closed on September 20th for Funeral
school will not be in session on Thursday, September 20th