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Hwy. 14 in Rochester to Close in Both Directions Starting Monday, Nov. 9

Heads up, Rochester: Hwy. 14 closes both ways between South Broadway Ave. and 3rd Ave. SE at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, for a railroad crossing swap.

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Man found on Rochester bike path dies at scene

A man who was found lying next to a bicycle on a Rochester bike path died Thursday, according to police.

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Threats, theft alleged in Rushford land dispute

(KWNO)-A woman who rents her land near Hart to hunters alleges a nearby landowner is harassing her tenets and stealing game cameras and deer stands. The adjoining landowner told investigators he was threatened by the woman, but that claim has not been substantiated. According to a Winona County Sheriff’s Office...

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Misdiagnosed musician back on stage again after Mayo Clinic finds rare condition

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A guitarist who has performed alongside John Mellencamp for nearly 50 years is back on stage after doctors at Mayo Clinic discovered a rare spinal condition that had left him in a wheelchair. Mike Wanchic faced the possibility of losing not only his mobility but the...

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Rochester Woman Loses Appeal of Drug Conviction

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has shot down an appeal filed by a Rochester woman now serving a prison sentence for a drug conviction.

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Hy-Vee plans to close pharmacies in 2 Minnesota cities at the end of the month

One of the cities requested an urgent meeting with Hy-Vee, describing the pharmacy as an "essential service in our community."

Stewartville, MN · 1d

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This Incredible Rochester Home Looks Like a Celebrity Mansion

You might think this celebrity-worthy mansion belongs in Hollywood, but this magnificent home is actually right here in Rochester!

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Rochester Mayor Kim Norton Joins Klobuchar Transition Team

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton has been chosen to serve on Governor-elect Klobuchar's transition team.

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City of Rochester Announces Reopening Timeline for 2nd St. SW

Good news for downtown commuters: parts of 2nd St. SW reopen late November into early December, with single lanes back in each direction.

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"Save Townies": Petition Started to Save Rochester Restaurant

Petition organizers ask the Rochester Park Board to delay approving a new Soldiers Field clubhouse operator and offer Townies a fair lease renewal.

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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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Townies to close, city operations to pursue other options

It’s the end of an era at Soldiers Field Memorial Golf Course, as Townies has announced they will be closing by the end of the year.

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THE BOUTIQUE STATION IN PETERSON AND BOUTIQUE STATION TOO IN CALEDONIA – MAKING FRIENDS FEEL FABULOUS WITH THE PERFECT FIT

The Boutique Station in Peterson, MN is known for their trendy, affordable clothing in sizes Extra Small through 3XL. The shop is a really cool old gas station 4 miles west of Rushford on Highway 16. Right next door is the Second Stop at the Station with very gently used clothing for all occasions! This spring, they also expanded into Caledonia, MN with Boutique Station Too on Main St. in Caledonia. They also have accessories, shoes, makeup, perfume, and gifts at both locations.

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Rochester landlords can cut property taxes 80% with new affordable housing program

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rental property owners in Rochester and Olmsted County can apply for a major property tax reduction through the 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program from now through Jan. 31, 2027. The voluntary program helps rental property owners get property tax reductions while keeping affordable housing available for...

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Conger Meat Market holds soft open in Rochester

A Minnesota meat market that’s been around for over 90 years is opening up a location in Rochester.

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A Minnesota constitutional amendment is bringing more funding to schools. Some local districts say it won’t be enough

(ABC 6 News) — A constitutional amendment passed overwhelmingly in Minnesota on election night, adding an extra $33 per student to each school through the state’s Permanent School Fund. Currently, schools receive $58 per student through the fund. However, here in southeast Minnesota, some school districts are facing budget issues that are to steep to […]

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John Deere downsizes as U.S. farming struggles

MOLINE, Illinois — The deeply troubled U.S. farm economy, wracked by Trump tariff wars and soaring diesel costs, has taken another blow. The Moline-based John Deere tractor and implement company is closing and consolidating factories. This will eliminate hundreds of agricultural manufacturing jobs. A company announcement confirmed:. > Production...

Winona County, MN · 2d

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DFL's Dan Wilson wins closely watched Minnesota House race

This election, Democrats won back a closely watched Minnesota House seat in an area that has shown a willingness to vote for both parties. DFL candidate Dan Wilson defeated incumbent Republican Aaron Repinski in a Winona-area district. President Donald Trump narrowly carried the district in 2024, the same year Republicans flipped the House seat after decades of DFL representation.

Winona, MN · 2d

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Spring Grove Heading Back to State Football Tournament

(ABC 6 Sports) — High School Football highlights from the 9-player Section 1 Championship between Lanesboro and Spring Grove. The Lions would keep control for a majority of the game earning the Section 1 Title 36-12.

Spring Grove, MN · 1d

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