Road Safety: Minnesota State Patrol trooper advice for new drivers on road-rage situations: get out of the way, stay calm, don’t challenge or make eye contact, and report aggressive driving with plate and location. Highway Project: MnDOT invites the public to a July 9 open-house-style stop to preview updated Hwy. 210 layout concepts in Deerwood, including two compact roundabouts and drainage, pavement, and sidewalk upgrades, with construction targeted for 2029. Budget & Schools: Owatonna Public Schools released a preliminary 2026-27 budget showing a $300,000 deficit tied to compensatory funding changes and universal free meals verification shifts, though no further cutbacks are expected. Severe Weather: A Flash Flood Warning covers parts of southeast Minnesota until early Thursday, with 2–3 inches of rain reported and more possible; a Flood Advisory is also in effect in nearby areas. Local Public Safety: Owatonna police say a 36-year-old man shot at officers during a traffic stop, fled, then shot himself; no officers were injured and the shelter-in-place order has been lifted. Community & Arts: Monticello teens are painting a new skate park with original designs, and the city is also gearing up for the 2026-27 Royal Ambassadors program. Sports: The Minnesota Twins beat the Astros 8-3 as Taj Bradley struck out 11 and hit the road series win streak.