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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.

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Northfield attorney faces possible 2nd suspension over eviction case

A Minnesota Supreme Court-appointed referee has recommended suspending a prominent Northfield attorney for at least 60 days after finding he violated professional conduct rules while pursuing a 2024 eviction case in Faribault. Referee Jon A. Maturi concluded in September that David Ludescher filed a frivolous eviction complaint and a subsequent frivolous motion for a new trial. However, Maturi determined that the filings were not malicious and that the misconduct was substantially less serious than violations that led to Ludescher’s previous suspension in 2023. Ludescher, a former Northfield city councilor and frequent voice in local political discussions, disputes the findings. The case began when a woman acquired a Faribault rental property whose previous owner had leased it without obtaining the required city rental license. The new owner retained Ludescher to evict two tenants, citing concerns about property damage, access to the home and potential civil or criminal penalties for continuing to rent without a license. Although the city of Faribault prohibits renting property without a license, its ordinance does not specify whether such a violation invalidates an existing lease. Ludescher maintained that the previous owner’s failure to obtain a license made the agreement unenforceable against the new owner, who should not

Northfield, MN · 1d

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Red Wing School Board Meetings

The Red Wing School Board will have back-to-back meetings today. Members will convene as the canvassing board at 4:45 p.m. and then at 5 p.m. for their workshop. Both will be in Red Wing High School room J110. The special meeting will certify the Nov. 3 election results for the...

Red Wing, 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 · 21h
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Rochester Park Board votes to re-enter negotiations with Townies for Soldiers Field concessions

(ABC 6 News) — A motion failed to begin negotiations with Uni Uni Bubble Tea and Old Abe Coffee Shop to take over as concessions operator at Soldiers Field Memorial Park on Tuesday. A crowd of supporters packed into the parks and recreation board meeting, as the board discussed the future of concessions at Solders […]

Rochester, MN · 21h

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Rochester Mayor Kim Norton reflects on nearly 8 years in office

(ABC 6 News) – Rochester Mayor Kim Norton is leaving office after nearly 30 years in elected service from serving as a state legislator, Rochester school board member and the city’s mayor. Norton was first elected mayor of Rochester in 2018. Since then, she led the state’s third-largest city through the pandemic, protests after the […]

Rochester, MN · 2d

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Rochester Public School Board discusses member replacement

The Rochester Public School Board has decided how they will fill Karen MacLaughlin’s seat after she won election for Olmsted County Attorney.

Rochester, MN · 16h

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Rochester City Council holding special meeting

(ABC 6 News) — The Rochester City Council is set to have a special meeting Monday afternoon to finalize the November general election results. Starting at 3 p.m. at the Government Center, council members plan to adopt a resolution declaring the November 3rd election results. At 3:30 p.m., the council is also holding a study […]

Rochester, MN · 2d

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Multiple southern Minnesota counties to receive statewide aid after severe storms

Minnesota (KTTC) – Governor Tim Walz (DFL) announced Wednesday he is authorizing state disaster assistance for four southern Minnesota counties affected by severe flooding and two northern Minnesota counties affected by wildfires. The assistance will go toward helping Fillmore, Houston, Steele, and Waseca counties recover from flooding that began...

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Long-awaited Steele County animal shelter nears fundraising finish line

The wait for an animal shelter in Steele County has stretched on longer than anyone expected, but the volunteers guiding the project have announced they’re finally close to meeting their goal. After several years of fundraising, they hope to have the shelter up and running soon. Construction is nearly complete on the facility, which stands next to Lake Chase Dog Park. Steele County Humane Society board members Liane Peterson and Deb Singelstad predicted an opening date early next year. Although it was originally budgeted at $2 million, repeated delays and soaring construction costs have pushed the actual price tag closer to $2.4 million. More than once, construction has paused to allow fundraising to catch up. They’re currently seeking “a couple hundred thousand” to finish the building, purchase furnishings and fixtures and give them the initial operating funds they need. Singelstad said that even now a handful of large donations could advance the project’s timeline. “Once we get open, it’s going to be a big asset to Steele County. We’ll be able to house these animals that need help,” she said. Crews are in the third and final stage of construction, installing ceiling grids, electric fixtures, kennels and other necessities. The

Steele County, MN · 2d

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Olmsted County canvassing board to certify 2026 General Election results today

(ABC 6 News) – The Olmsted County canvassing board is set to review and certify the 2026 General Election results on Tuesday. Officials said election results become official only after certification by the canvassing board. The process is open to the public and starts at 2 p.m. in the Olmsted County Elections Office. The county […]

Olmsted County, MN · 1d

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Olmsted County is rewriting 40-year-old zoning rules, and you can have your say

PINE ISLAND — Olmsted County is inviting residents to share their thoughts on updated land development rules at a drop-in event. The Olmsted County Planning department will host a "Meet the Planner" session on Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Van Horn Public Library at 115 Third Street Southeast in Pine Island. The informal gathering is part of the county's effort to rewrite its zoning and subdivision ordinances for the first time in 40 years.

Olmsted County, MN · 2d

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Applicants sought for 3rd District bench

The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of Judge Karen R. Duncan. This seat will be chambered in Faribault in Rice County. The application process is now open for this vacancy. The commission is searching...

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Midterms ended in a blue wave. Minnesota farmers have mixed feelings about it.

ListenMidterms ended in a blue wave. Minnesota farmers have mixed feelings about it. Democrats are poised to take control of the U.S. House and Senate, as well as the Minnesota Legislature in January. That’s a fact that Steele County farmer Jason Keck isn't too happy about. He thinks the Minnesota...

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Rochester pilot tests heat pumps, efficiency upgrades in low-income housing

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The City of Rochester's Sustainability Division and First Homes have finished energy efficiency upgrades in two apartments at Center Street Village Apartments. The project combined high-efficiency heating and cooling systems with weatherization improvements to support resident comfort and reduce energy costs. Federal funding through the U.S....

Rochester, MN · 1d

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Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig to Become Richfield City Manager

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig has been selected as Richfield’s next city manager, ending a 10-year tenure in Northfield. Martig has accepted a conditional offer from Richfield, subject to final approvals. He and Mayor Erica Zweifel talked about his departure in an emotional interview on KYMN Radio. “Lots of...

Northfield, MN · 2d

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New Richland is ‘out of the crisis’ after September floods

After about 700 square miles of south and southeastern Minnesota was flooded with 6 inches or more of rain in 24 hours, senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Rep. Brad Finstad, asked President Donald Trump and his administration to approve the state of Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. Gov. Tim Walz’s request for disaster assistance for the period of Sept. 18-20 covers Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca Counties. New Richland, a city of 1,200, was flooded with about 9 inches of rain, which forced evacuations during the Sept. 19 flood. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners had declared a state of emergency after the flood. “In the city of New Richland alone, more than three-quarters of homes are damaged and residents of a skilled nursing facility were evacuated and unable to return to the facility,” the Democrats and Republican wrote in a letter to Trump on Nov. 3. “This storm event has been assessed as at least as destructive as the July 2026 mega-rain that many of these communities experienced and were recovering from just months prior.” Minnesota Realtors and the REALTORS Relief Foundation announced in October that a $70,000 grant was available

New Richland, MN · 11h

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Cardinal Glass joins state safety program as Northfield plant marks 40 years

Cardinal Glass in Northfield has been accepted into a state workplace safety program reached by only a small number of employers. The city will recognize the plant this week, and a flag-raising ceremony will follow next week. The Northfield City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a proclamation...

Northfield, MN · 1d

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W-K Veterans Day Events

This Veterans Day, Wabasha and Kellogg and area residents are invited to come together to honor those who have serve. This Veterans Day, the community has two wonderful opportunities to do just that. On Wednesday, at 8 am it’s Coffee & Donuts with the students in the St. Felix Auditorium....

Wabasha, MN · 1d