Morning Pulse: March 20, 2026

Описание: SE MN + NE IA Headlines:
1) Driver crashes into SE Rochester home (near Willow Creek Middle School)
Rochester Police say a minivan crashed into a house off 18th Lane SE around 6:30 a.m. Friday, striking a room where two adults were sleeping. Police say the residents and the driver were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
https://www.kttc.com/2026/03/20/drive...

2) Whitewater Valley Motel fire in St. Charles (UPDATE)
Authorities say a fire at the Whitewater Valley Motel displaced six people and heavily damaged much of the 18-unit motel. Officials say guests were evacuated, mutual aid crews responded, and a portion of Hwy. 14 was temporarily closed. The cause is believed to be an electrical malfunction.
https://www.kttc.com/2026/03/19/autho...

3) Rochester monitoring Spring thaw as weekend snow melts
City officials say temporary standing water in streets and low-lying areas is normal during the melt and the risk for large-scale flooding is low. Crews have been clearing curbs and streets to keep drainage paths open, and residents can report plugged storm drains by calling 311.
https://www.kttc.com/2026/03/20/city-...

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