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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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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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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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St. Charles and Stewartville Hy-Vee Pharmacies closing at the end of November, city leaders pushing back

(ABC 6 News) – After the Hy-Vee Pharmacies in St. Charles and Stewartville announced they will close on Nov. 30 at 12:30 p.m., city leaders are pushing back on the plan. St. Charles city leaders said they requested an urgent meeting with Hy-Vee corporate representatives to explore options to keep the pharmacy open. City leaders […]

Stewartville, MN · 3d

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MN 1st Congressional District race: Narrow margin won’t automatically trigger a recount

Democrat Jake Johnson declared victory, leading incumbent Republican Rep. Brad Finstad by 323 votes, or 0.1%, in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. Minnesota does not automatically order recounts, but because the margin is less than 0.25%, Finstad can ask for a taxpayer-funded recount. The Secretary of State's Office said no recount...

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Joe Powers discusses his vision as Rochester mayor

(ABC 6 News) – A new face is taking over Rochester’s top office with Kim Norton leaving after eight years. Joe Powers defeated Dr. Jess Garcia in a close race Tuesday night and plans to hit the ground running — so what is he hoping to focus on first? “Affordable housing, first and foremost. I […]

Rochester, MN · 3d

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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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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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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...

Rochester, MN · 2d

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Rochester resident starts petition urging pause on Townies deal

(ABC 6 News) – A Rochester resident is stepping up and calling out the city and park board to hold off any taking any action against Townies. The move comes one day after Townies made the announcement that it would be closing its doors at the Soldiers Field Clubhouse by the end of the year. […]

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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 […]

Minnesota · 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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In a deadlocked race, one SE Minnesota city’s council election could be decided by a coin flip

(ABC 6 News) — Pine Island could soon be turning to a coin flip to decide who gets the final seat on its city council after two candidates tied in Tuesday’s election. Incumbent Delana Weis and challenger Dominick Pahl each received 711 votes. Tosca Wohl secured the other open council seat with 809 votes, but […]

Pine Island, MN · 2d

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Minnesota 'Jingle bars' bringing holiday spirit to Twin Cities and beyond

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Holiday pop-up bar season is filling Minnesota with holiday cheer, giving patrons plenty of options to celebrate across the state. Jingle Bar at Aster House: Expect Floor-to-ceiling tinsel, twinkling lights, and holiday beats as guests sip festive cocktails during ugly sweater contests and interactive holiday party games led by "Christmas miracle makers." Visit Jingle Bar at Aster House.

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KIMT

Rochester celebrates decade of downtown investment with groundbreaking

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Destination Medical Center and community partners will celebrate 10 years of downtown housing investment and mark the groundbreaking of Citywalk, one of Rochester's newest residential developments, on Nov. 19. The event, Building Rochester: Celebrating Downtown Housing and Citywalk Groundbreaking, will recognize the many community partners whose...

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Townies to close Soldiers Field location as city recommends new concessionaire

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KIMT) — A Rochester restaurant that has served customers at Soldiers Field Memorial Park for more than five years says it will close its doors by the end of the year. The announcement comes as the city recommends a new concessionaire for the park’s golf course clubhouse.

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Demolition of Silver Lake Dam Underway as Modification Project Continues

The Silver Lake Dam demolition kicked off this week in northeast Rochester. A 19 million dollar overhaul will replace it with rock rapids and pools designed to balance water levels, river flow, and recreation for the community.

Rochester, MN · 3d

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How NW Olmsted County grows may depend on your voice

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments will host a community open house on Nov. 18 to gather input on the Northwest Expansion and Transportation (NEXT) Study. The event will take place at the Oxbow Park nature center from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants will get a brief...

Olmsted County, MN · 2d

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