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Retirees Say This Charming Minnesota Town Is So Cheap That Social Security Is All You Need

There’s a town in southern Minnesota where the cost of living is so reasonable that retirees actually laugh when they check their bank accounts, and not in the sad way. Austin, Minnesota has been quietly doing everything right while the rest of the country has been busy making housing unaffordable and grocery bills terrifying.

Austin, MN · 5d
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Moore says Fry slandered her, county is negotiating in ‘bad faith’

When the Steele County Commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 25 to pursue a contract with Dr. Kellyanna Moore, who has filled the coroner role since 2009, it appeared the Steele County coroner saga was close to a resolution. However, the negotiations between Moore and Steele County Attorney Robert Jarrett seem to have hit an impasse. The commissioners went into closed session, which the agenda cited as being protected under attorney-client privilege, following Tuesday’s board meeting and reconvened for the subsequent open session to publicly discuss the coroner contract structure. The discussion was spearheaded by Jarrett. His position was that the current services agreement as outlined provided no coverage options for claims related to coroner services—such as body transportation and workers’ compensation suits for those currently employed through Moore’s office—and that the Minnesota County Insurance Trust could not offer coverage. It was his belief that the gap in coverage could leave the county open to litigation in the future. As such, he said he refused to sign off on the services agreement as proposed. Moore contended that no claims have been made against her office during her time as the Steele County coroner and that her insurance as well as that

Steele County, MN · 1d

Owatonna People's Press

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An overview of Steele County’s $4.8 million construction efforts this year

Steele County Engineer Jacob Rezac updated the Steele County Commissioners on their 2026 County Construction projects and an outlook on projects on the horizon for 2027 on Tuesday. Rezac’s presentation included construction windows and an itemized cost for each project which in total incurred a bill of $4,764,000. The first project subheading included retrofitting various culverts in the county. A 10 by 8 box culvert was installed in Havana Township at 64th Street NE under bridge 74J33. The approximate cost was $185,000, which came in at 26% under budget. The project’s duration was from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28 and issues faced included utility conflicts and relocation. A pair of box culverts measuring 16 by 8 and 16 by 9 respectively were installed in Summit Township under bridge 74J37 at 19th Street SE. The approximate cost came in at $468,000, which was 32% under budget. The project’s duration was from Sept. 4 to Sept. 28. Issues faced included high water due to rain. A 12 by 8 box culvert was installed at CSAH 18 under bridge 74J36 at an approximate cost of $437,000, which was 49% under budget. The project’s duration was from Aug. 10 to Sept. 15. Issues faced

Steele County, MN · 1d

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No ID needed: Free turkey drive-through in Austin Nov. 14

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corporation is teaming up with Hy-Vee, the United Way of Mower County and local organizations to give away thousands of turkeys to help families prepare for the holidays. The Hometown Turkey Takeover will happen Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 9 a.m. at the Mower...

Austin, MN · 3d
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Snow Crab And Sushi Pile Up At This Roomy Rochester Buffet Minnesota Seafood Lovers Swear By

Some buffets look plain from the parking lot and stay plain inside. This one in Rochester, Minnesota, plays a different trick. The outside barely hints at what waits beyond the doors, and that surprise is half the fun. Inside, there is a dedicated sushi station, trays of crab legs that vanish fast, a grill where cooks make your custom bowl, and a pond full of big koi fish that kids love to visit.

Rochester, MN · 2d

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Mayo Clinic names new CEO to lead Rochester health giant

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has a new president and CEO coming. The Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees says it has elected Matthew R. Callstrom, M.D., Ph.D., to take over the top role from Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., who will stay on through December 31 to help with the transition.

Rochester, MN · 6h

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Owatonna Football ends their season in a heartbreak loss

The Owatonna Huskies football team saw their 2026 season come to an end after a heartbreaking 25-20 loss to Rochester Century in the section semifinals on Saturday, Oct. 31. After putting together a strong season finishing with a 7-1 record in the regular season, the Huskies were hoping to continue their season with another playoff win. However, Century came out on top, ending Owatonna’s season and bringing a tough ending to what had been a successful season.

Owatonna, MN · 1d

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Grand Meadow sympathy fund approaches $90,000

GRAND MEADOW, Minnesota — Donations have reached $83,000 to help the mother whose three boys who were shot to death in their father’s Grand Meadow over the weekend. A friend who set up the GoFundMe site, DeeDee Payne, set aa goal of $90,000. Payne said: “Those who know Lauren know just how much being their mom meant to her. Her boys were her pride and joy, her happiness, and the center of her universe.” The funds are designated for funeral and other exoenses and also the grieving mother’s lost income from missing work.Meanwhile the Mnnesota Bureau of of Criminal Apprehension has entered the investigation. The biys, were14-year-old twins and a 7 year old.

Grand Meadow, MN · 10h

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Holiday Train to whistle into Owat.

The Holiday Train will be whistling its way into Owatonna this holiday season in an effort to bring the community together while fighting food insecurity at the same time. Owatonna will be one of many communities across Canada and the U.S. hosting the Canadian Pacific Kansas City, CPKC, Railroad during its annual tour which begins Nov. 19. The Owatonna stop will take place Dec. 11 at 3:45 p.m. at the railroad crossing between Viracon and Wenger Corporation.

Owatonna, MN · 1d

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7,000 Free Turkeys Up for Grabs in Minnesota Before Thanksgiving

A food company is coming through for turkey lovers in Minnesota.

Minnesota · 2h

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Customer files discrimination charge over Faribault Burger King blackface

The recorded exchange at a Faribault drive-through is at the center of a charge filed with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. The employee later said, "I just wanted to be Black," according to the customer's attorneys.

Faribault, MN · 3d

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This Historic Minnesota Restaurant Was Once A Stagecoach Stop Before Minnesota Even Became A State

A stone doorstep at one old Minnesota restaurant is worn down by more than a century of footsteps. That groove started forming when stagecoaches still rolled up outside. The first version was a tiny log hotel, just 16 by 24 feet. It opened in 1854, four years before Minnesota was even a state. Mail carriers and weary travelers stopped there on long trips west.

Mantorville, MN · 2d

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Meet Karen MacLaughlin: The next Olmsted County Attorney

(ABC 6 News) – Olmsted County voters elected Karen MacLaughlin to lead the county attorney’s office. MacLaughlin isn’t new to elected office or the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office. She’s served on the Rochester School Board since 2021 and spent over 16 years as an assistant attorney for the county. However, something that is new is […]

Olmsted County, MN · 2d

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Beau Sathre leads Southland with energy and action

(ABC 6 Sports) – Southland senior Beau Sathre has helped lead the Rebels on a historic postseason run with a simple three-step plan and a team-first approach. Southland’s senior standout entered the season with a clear focus as the Rebels built toward a chance to make history. The...

Kasson, MN · 1d

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Albert Lea Care Facility Expands Water Testing After New Legionnaires' Cases

Two residents of St. John's Lutheran Community in Albert Lea have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease since the facility identified its first case in July, and the senior care campus has responded by restricting water use and expanding testing across its water system. The facility detected Legionella bacteria in samples from portions of its water system, according to a statement from the organization.

Albert Lea, MN · 1d

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Stewartville Volleyball pulls out five set win in State Quarterfinals

(ABC 6 Sports) – The Stewartville Tigers kicked off their third straight state tournament appearance taking on Cretin-Durham Hall in the State Quarterfinals Wednesday. The Tigers hit the ground running in the first set and didn’t let off the gas winning sets one and two. A back and...

Stewartville, MN · 1d

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4th Winner of 2026 – $3,600 Poly Outdoor Furniture Announced

On September 30, 2026, Natasha Moeller, of Stewartville, Minn., won a $3,600 Poly Outdoor Furniture set from Artisan Home Furnishings in Rural St. Charles, Minn., from a drawing for the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Best of the Best contest. In July, Katlin Koenigs, of Stacyville, Minn., won a $900 Green...

Stewartville, MN · 1d

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Rochester school board vacancy open after director resigns

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Rochester School Board is accepting applications to fill a seat left vacant by the resignation of Director Karen MacLaughlin. The board announced the vacancy at its Nov. 10. The open term runs through Jan. 2, 2029. To qualify, applicants must be at least 21 years...

Rochester, MN · 1d

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U.S. Capitol holiday tree to stop in Albert Lea on way to Washington

Minnesotans have a chance to see The People’s Tree on its journey to the U.S. Capitol when it makes its only Minnesota stop in Albert Lea on Thursday.

Albert Lea, MN · 1d

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Hwy. 14 in Rochester Reopens After Crews Finish Railroad Project Early

Good news for your commute: Hwy. 14 in Rochester is back open between South Broadway and 3rd Ave. SE, and crews finished the railroad crossing work a day early.

Rochester, MN · 1d