If you like police dogs, helicopters, fire, police, ambulances and other emergency vehicles and apparatus, this free event is for you! The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Public Safety Day at Middle School West in Albertville, Monday July 19 beginning at 5:30 p.m. All are invited to meet the men and women (and dogs) who keep citizens safe and respond to their emergencies. The highlight of the evening is a large K-9 public demonstration including 70 K-9 teams from throughout Minnesota. The K-9 demonstration portion begins at 7:00 p.m. in the STMA football stadium. Concessions and T Shirts will be available. If you have questions, please contact Chief Deputy Joe Hagerty at 763 682 7616.
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On July 11 at about 6:20 a.m., a motorcycle accident was reported on Dempsey Avenue NW near 654 Dempsey Ave NW in Chatham Township. Upon arrival the driver and sole rider of the motorcycle was found deceased.
Initial investigation indicates the motorcycle, a 1978 Suzuki, had been northbound on Dempsey Avenue when it lost control at a curve in the road. The driver of the motorcycle has been identified as Edward Charles Tyler, 35, of Buffalo. Tyler was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. The accident remains under investigation by the Wright County Sheriff’s Office.
WAVERLY, MN – Any and all area residents who attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Waverly are invited to an all student reunion Sunday, August 15 in Waverly. Reservations are due now.
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Fire crews from 3 area communities battled not only flames, but also hot, humid conditions Saturday when they were called to a fire at a mobile home in Watertown, according to KRWC 1360 AM Radio.
Carver County Sheriff Bud Olson reports that the Watertown Fire Department was called to the home at the Riverside Terrace Park in Watertown just after 1 o’clock Saturday. He says the owner of the home placed the 9-1-1 call stating that she smelled smoke, and after investigating, found that her dryer was on fire. When firefighters arrived, they reportedly found that the fire had spread to the wall of the residence. The fire was contained, but there was substantial damage done to the residence. No injuries were reported. Fire crews from Mayer and Delano were called to assist in battling the blaze, and Sheriff Olson says despite some very warm and humid conditions, no firefighters sustained injury related to the heat.
The Rockford Area Historical Society will host a woodcarving expo and demonstration on Saturday, July 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Woodcarvers from the Metro Woodcarvers Association, representing a number of different artistic styles and techniques, will gather at the Ames-Florida-Stork House to showcase their trade. Artisans will have items for sale at the event and look forward to answering questions from visitors about woodworking and finishing.
After viewing the demonstration, children attending this event can search for a variety of wood and hand carved objects throughout the Stork House on a scavenger hunt. Other displays throughout the house will focus on tools, woodwork, and carving as a trade. Docents will be on hand to answer questions and give tours to guests.
Light refreshments will be served during the event and visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to eat on the grounds while enjoying the gardens.
The Ames-Florida-Stork House is a nonprofit organization open for tours every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10-4 p.m. and Thursdays from 11-7 p.m. Special programs are held on the second Saturday of each month. Please call 763-477-5383 for more information or visit our website, www.rockfordmnhistory.org.
