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Data shows reduction in distracted driving in Iowa
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (47+ words) KIMT Flood Watch from THU 8: 07 AM CDT until THU 7: 00 PM CDT Data shows Iowa's hands-free driving law is reducing distractions on the road, improving safety one year after taking effect. Watch KIMT News 3...
Flood Watch issued ahead of additional flooding concerns Thursday
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (169+ words) KIMT Flood Watch from THU 8: 07 AM CDT until THU 7: 00 PM CDT (KIMT) -- A Flood Watch has been issued for Mower, Fillmore, Houston, Winona, and Olmsted counties through 7 PM Thursday. Up to eight inches of rain has already fell across parts…...
Morning flooding, afternoon severe threat - AM Weather 07/02/2026
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (50+ words) KIMT Radar estimated rainfall amounts of over ten inches have resulted in flooding and an I-90 closure in Mower County. Additional heavy rain, damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado threat looms Thursday afternoon. Watch KIMT News 3...
Charles City florists named Iowa entrepreneur of the month
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (552+ words) MASON CITY, Iowa " Jeff and Lori Otto of Otto's Oasis in Charles City have been named the June Entrepreneur of the Month by the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC. The couple bought the business in…...
Reynolds creates Iowa Medicaid fraud task force
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (337+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an executive order creating the Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force to root out fraud, waste and abuse in the state's Medicaid program. Reynolds appointed Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird to chair…...
Flooding in Grand Meadow, Minnesota
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (35+ words) KIMT Ongoing flooding is impressive in spots as radar estimated rainfall amounts have exceeded ten inches over the past 24 hours, especially in Mower County, Minnesota. Watch KIMT News 3...
Rochester council to vote on public transit operator switch
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (279+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " The Rochester City Council will consider an agreement Monday related to the transition of transit operations services. The proposed action would support a coordinated transition between operating partners as Rochester Public Transit prepares for future service needs, including…...
Storm Alert Wx 3: Another severe threat Thursday afternoon/evening
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (161+ words) (KIMT) -- Once early Thursday morning rain and storms clear, clouds will clear throughout the rest of the morning. This will allow our atmosphere to recharge yet again into the afternoon. Plenty of sunshine will help a very high UV index…...
Flooding shuts down both directions of I-90 in Mower County Thursday morning
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (134+ words) MOWER COUNTY, Minn. (KIMT)" Both directions of Interstate 90 are closed between Dexter and Elkton in Mower County, Minnesota Thursday morning due to ongoing flooding. Radar estimated rainfall amounts have exceeded 10 inches in spots near I-90. A Flash Flood Warning remains in…...