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Voters reject Kasson-Mantorville operating levy

Kasson-Mantorville voters have rejected an increase to the school district’s operating levy, according to unofficial election results. Those numbers showed 54.17% of voters voted no on the $500-per-student hike. Results of the ballot question asking voters in Hayfield to increase the per-pupil operating levy were not available at the...

Kasson, MN · 4d
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Voters reject $65 million Owatonna referendum for new police, fire stations

(ABC 6 News) — The City of Owatonna’s referendum to approve a $65 million capital bond for new police and fire facilities failed in Tuesday’s election. The city proposed the project to replace what it said were aging facilities that were no longer suitable for the departments. However, it received pushback from residents, who petitioned […]

Owatonna, MN · 2d

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Innovative Groundwater Protection Program Expands to 11 Counties

RURAL OLMSTED COUNTY—Over the past several years, Ron Pagel has turned from not only being a farmer but also a juggler and, at times, “a mad scientist.”. He laughed about that as he was showing how he and his sons, Tim, 36, and Jeff, 39, are using at least seven kinds of plants on their eastern Olmsted County land near Eyota to improve soil health, diversify their crops and feed their dairy cows.

Olmsted County, MN · 2d
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Election results: Voters decide on newcomers, support school funding

Tuesday’s election results are in, and residents will have new representatives in Southeast Minnesota in the state House and Senate as well as the U.S. House. Voters also narrowly selected John Hazelton as the new Winona County sheriff, and there will be new faces on the Winona City Council. Voters also approved local and state school funding ballot questions.

Minnesota · 2d

Owatonna People's Press

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Voters shoot down $65 million solution for aging city fire and police facilities

A referendum asking if Owatonna voters would support spending $65 million for upgrades to the city’s fire and police stations was shot down in decisive fashion, with no votes taking 76.65% of the tally during Tuesday’s general election. In total, 9,348 votes were cast for “no,” while 2,847 voted to approve the measure. The results come after months of controversy, proposed site change and several initiatives launched by the city in an attempt to convince voters to support the measure that would have modernized the police department and fire station.

Owatonna, MN · 3d

Owatonna People's Press

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Hedlund, Gieseke, Miller and O’Connor successful in tight Owatonna School Board Election

The Owatonna School Board open elections have concluded with Elizabeth Hedlund securing reelection and Nikki Gieseke, Ann Miller and Timothy O’Connor filling the three remaining open seats. Nikki Gieseke received 6,122 votes. She is a project manager/IT officer at Community Bank Owatonna. Her top issue for Owatonna Public Schools to address is student safety, which she is hoping to craft more “cut and dry” policies to tackle. Elizabeth Hedlund received 5,681 votes. She is a physician assistant and is just finishing four years on the Owatonna School Board. Her primary goals in running for another term include finance reform and improving test scores in the district. Ann Miller received 5,319 votes. She is a retired business owner and ran with the intention of bringing a business-first mindset to the funding cuts facing the district, and she approaches student outcomes as primary drivers in the board’s ability to justify potential future bids for public funding. Timothy O’Connor received 5,372 votes. He was contacted multiple times and could not be reached for comment prior to the Owatonna People’s Press candidate previews. Candidate Darren Albers received 4,673 votes. He is an information specialist and platform engineer with Federated Insurance. His primary campaign stances

Owatonna, MN · 3d

Owatonna People's Press

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Janke, Amberg and Morgan elected to Medford School Board

Medford School Board elections have concluded with incumbents Allison Janke and Jenny Amberg securing reelection and Tyler Morgan filling the seat left vacant by the departing Whitney Winkels. Jenny Amberg, who served as the vice chair of the school board in her previous term, received 653 votes. She works in the business office for Southern Heights Dental Group and tends bar at the Medford Muni. She ran on a platform of student career development and fiscal responsibility. Allison Janke, who served as school board treasurer in her previous term, received 645 votes. This will be her third consecutive term. Tyler Morgan received 630 votes. Matt Dempsey received 525 votes. He is self-employed and previously served on the Medford City Council. He ran on a platform of school safety, facilities maintenance, fostering extracurricular activities, student retention and transparency. Tricia Prondzinski received 534 votes. She has three children in the Medford school district and ran on a platform of board collaboration. Bryan Duncan received 353 votes. He is a division supply manager for Schilling Supply Co. and unsuccessfully ran for mayor in Medford in 2024.

Medford, MN · 2d

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Lewiston collaborates with U of MN on data center toolkit

As cities across the country grapple with the question of whether to develop data centers, the University of Minnesota partnered with Lewiston to develop a toolkit for cities to use to consider whether to create these centers. The toolkit, released in October, provides guidance on factors for the Southeast Minnesota region, from water and energy usage to zoning to community engagement, and was developed with Byron and Stewartville, as well. For Lewiston, city officials have not had public conversations about whether to develop an AI data center, City Administrator Ragini Varma said, while acknowledging she may speak with community members about the possibility in the future, but also adding she is more focused on housing development for now.

Lewiston, MN · 2d

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Prominent business owner Joe Powers wins Rochester mayor race

Joe Powers, who owns a Rochester catering business and popular restaurants, including Canadian Honker, has won a very close race for mayor of Minnesota’s third largest city. Unofficial results show that Powers received 50.5 percent of the vote, beating Jess Garcia, a psychologist and former Rochester school board member. He’ll take over the office held for the last eight years by mayor Kim Norton, who announced her retirement earlier this year.

Rochester, MN · 2d

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40th Street SW closure begins Monday, lasts through Friday

(ABC 6 News) – A weeklong closure of 40th Street SW begins Monday, Olmsted County Public Works said. The closure between Bamber Valley Road SW and 18th Avenue SW will allow crews to perform road maintenance and improve ride quality, county officials said. The work is scheduled to be finished on Friday, weather permitting. People […]

Olmsted County, MN · 5d

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Minnesota election: Democrats rally in St. Paul, GOP stops in Rochester

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota candidates spent the weekend making final pushes to voters before ballots are cast on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Sunday in St. Paul, Democrats held a get-out-the-vote rally ahead of voting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Speakers included Amy Klobuchar, the senator running for governor, Peggy Flanagan, the lieutenant governor running for Senate and Keith Ellison, the attorney general running for re-election. Former Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg also joined them.

St Paul, MN · 5d

Fillmore County Journal

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Fillmore Central Approves Purchase Agreement with City of Preston

At the regular October 27 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad noted that the Facility Committee has been meeting to review the potential purchase agreement with the City of Preston. The agreement will allow the city to purchase land at the elementary site to build a new swimming pool for Preston.

Preston, MN · 4d

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Stockton veteran receives Quilt of Valor

Dean Aarre, of Stockton, was presented a Quilt of Valor for his time serving in the U.S. Army. Dean is a member of the Lewiston Legion Post #90. He was drafted in 1965, going to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., for basic training, and then to Fort Ord, Calif., for advanced training cooking school, and was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. Dean was then reassigned to 1st Cavalry headquarters near An Khe in Vietnam, due to battle of la Drang Valley, as seen in the film, “We Were Soldiers.” Dean cooked there and later became the night cook. He spent a year and a day in Vietnam before being sent back to Fort Leonard Wood as head cook at Echo Company. Dean was discharged in 1967. We don't know the sacrifice he gave to defend our nation. This quilt was made and given to comfort and honor him. Jan (Sass) Thomas, of Spokane, Wash., and formerly of Utica, wanted to give back to her area hometown veterans as a token of gratitude of a grateful nation for freedom is not free. God Bless the U.S.A. Read more at QOVF.org.

Stockton, MN · 3d

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New lighting for Wabasha pickleball courts

Daylight savings may have ended, but that won’t deter dedicated Wabasha pickleball players from enjoying a game after work. Thanks to a generous donation from WNB Financial and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, the Wabasha Athletic Complex pickleball courts now have new lighting to be able to play even while its darker in the evenings.

Wabasha, MN · 3d

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Brennan Marine Awarded $9.1 Million USACE Contract to Move 325,000 Cubic Yards of Dredged Sand Near Wabasha

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded a contract to Brennan Marine, out of La Crosse, Wisconsin, to move dredged river sand near Wabasha, Minnesota. The St. Paul District awarded a $9.1 million contract to Brennan Marine Sept. 29, to move 325,000 cubic yards of sand...

Wabasha, MN · 5d

Minnesota Now

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Polls Open for 2026 Midterm Election in Rochester and Across Minnesota

Minnesotans headed to the polls today to elect a new governor, U.S. Senator, and representatives across the state. Rochester voters also chose a new mayor, city council members, and school board candidates using a fresh voting format.

Rochester, MN · 4d

Northfield News

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Flanagan visits Northfield in final 72 hours before contentious election

Over $1 million in outside spending and a visit from the lieutenant governor have made it clear that both major parties are pushing hard for Minnesota Senate District 58 this election cycle. With just 72 hours to Election Day, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan made her way to Northfield to hype up a room of volunteers before they went door knocking around the district Saturday afternoon. State Senate District 58 is being watched as one of the most contentious battlegrounds of the 2026 election cycle, as DFL challenger Mark Legvold seeks to widen the party’s one-seat majority by ousting Republican incumbent Bill Lieske. According to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board , just over $1.2 million has been spent on the race to represent Northfield, Lonsdale, Cannon Falls, Dundas and other parts of Rice, Dakota, Goodhue and Scott counties. Less than $150,000 of that is actually supporting one candidate or the other, while the other nearly 90% of the money spent is in opposition to one of the candidates. The spending is remarkably similar on both sides, however, with the DFL outspending the GOP by just $37,763. “We have seen an unprecedented amount of dark money come into the state Senate races

Northfield, MN · 4d

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This Gorgeous Small Minnesota Town Is Cheap Enough That Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security

A monthly Social Security check does not stretch very far in many parts of the country. Rent climbs, groceries creep up, and plenty of retirees start wondering where their money can still breathe a little. In southern Minnesota, one river town offers a quieter answer. It has two lakes, a...

Austin, MN · 5d

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Under Two Hours From Minneapolis Is Minnesota's State Park With Scenic Camping, Wildlife, And Trails

Minnesota is a state rich in outdoor recreational opportunities. Many of these activities are enhanced by (or possibly due to) the vast amount of water in the state. "The Land of 10,000 Lakes" is actually home to nearly 12,000 water bodies larger than 10 acres, many of which can be found within one of Minnesota's 64 state parks. One of those state parks is nestled along the shores of the largest lake found on the country's largest river. However, Frontenac State Park isn't just about water; visitors can enjoy wildlife watching, hiking, mountain biking, camping, and more. Even better, it is just over an hour from downtown Minneapolis, making it a convenient and easy-to-reach getaway.

Minnesota · 4d

Fillmore County Journal

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Chatfield Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan

At the October 26 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Maria McCarty, civil engineer at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., presented the plan to update the wastewater treatment facility. Mayor John McBroom and councilors Pam Bluhm and Mike Urban were absent. The plan was presented during a public hearing to get...

Chatfield, MN · 4d