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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 · 3d
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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

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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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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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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New electrical substation in Austin powers up

It’s been 30 years since the city of Austin last built a new electrical substation.

Austin, MN · 19h

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Preliminary election results from local races to state-wide elections

Below are the preliminary election results as of midnight of Election Day from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s election website. Check back for more complete results later Wednesday. Randolph Schools Referendum. Randolph Schools asked district voters to approve an operational levy referendum with a $450 per pupil increase in...

Cannon Falls, MN · 2d

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Sheriff’s races appear on Tuesday’s ballots

Three county sheriff’s races went before voters on Tuesday. The most notable one was in Monroe County where Mike Krause won against current Sheriff Wes Revels, who was running as a write-in candidate. Revels’ endorsed candidate Chris Weaver lost to Krause in the August primary, prompting the sheriff to...

Monroe County, WI · 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 · 1d

Minnesota Now

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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 · 1d

KFIL Radio

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MN Christmas Market Returns For 11th Year With Three Holiday Popups

Eleven years of local makers under one roof. The MN Christmas Market pops up in St. Paul, Cottage Grove and Red Wing this season, a dollar at the door.

Red Wing, MN · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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