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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 · 3d
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Rain delays Mason City road project past Thanksgiving as other North Iowa work nears finish

MASON CITY, Iowa — Rain has pushed a Mason City road project behind schedule, while several other North Iowa construction projects are nearing completion, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. “Unfortunately with the rain, the project will probably extend past Thanksgiving,” Iowa DOT spokesman Pete Hjelmstad said. “We’ll...

Mason City, IA · 23h

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Forest City Moves Forward With Golf Cart Ordinance

The Forest City Council is moving forward with the regulations on golf carts in the city according to Forest City Administrator Tony Mikes. Mikes felt that the proposed ordinance was sufficient for the moment. Mikes expects that the ordinance will make its way through the legislative process and become law...

Forest City, IA · 2d
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Family of UIHC patient paid $875K after brain infection

IOWA CITY — After a 61-year-old Wright County man who previously suffered a brain aneurysm died in June 2023 from an unrelated fungal infection, University of Iowa Health Care has agreed to pay his family $875,000 “to avoid the risks of future litigation and trial.” James Deimerly’s family sued the state for its oversight of UIHC in December 2024 — accusing Deimerly’s UI care team of negligence for failing to conduct a “fundus examination” of the patient’s eyes, diagnose and treat meningitis, and diagnose and treat intracranial pressure. “UIHC is vicariously liable for the negligent acts of its doctors, nurses, assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, agents, and other health care professionals who may have provided care to Jim Deimerly,” according to allegations in the lawsuit, which state attorneys have denied. “The death of Jim Deimerly, along with the resulting harms and damages, would not have occurred but for the negligence of providers at UIHC.” More than three years ago on June 17, 2023, Deimerly came to UIHC complaining of seizure-like activity for a week, a severe headache, frequent hiccups and nausea, according to the family’s lawsuit. He was told to continue anti-seizure medication and given additional tests — such as a

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Veterans Day 2026 in North Iowa: Ceremonies in Mason City, Forest City and Lakota Set for Wednesday

MASON CITY, Iowa — Communities across North Iowa will honor veterans Wednesday with ceremonies in Mason City and Forest City and a drive-thru celebration in Lakota that will include free Thanksgiving meal kits. Mason City. Main Street Mason City will host a flag planting at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at...

Mason City, IA · 19h

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John Deere Plans to Close 2 Iowa Plants, and One Line Is Moving to Louisiana

John Deere plans to close two Iowa plants, Ottumwa Works and Hagie in Clarion, moving the work to Des Moines and Thibodaux, Louisiana, by fiscal 2029.

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

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2026 General Election results certified

The canvassing board certified county races. For county races, this is the final step. State and federal races require an additional step. Those results must be sent to the state canvassing board for final certification.

Mason City, IA · 17h

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New Hampton Schools Facilities Community Engagement Meeting Tuesday (Nov. 10) Night

New Hampton School District officials are seeking public input on the future of its school buildings. In that effort, Superintendent Erik Smith says stakeholders are encouraged to attend the Facilities Community Engagement Meeting Tuesday (Nov. 10) night, when school officials pick up where they left off last spring after presenting a facilities assessment of the district’s three school buildings.

New Hampton, IA · 1d

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A big project announced for Webster City’s old post office at Willson Avenue and First Street on Tuesday.

Jeff Habhab Construction and Jeff Habhab announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from. the State Historical Society of Iowa through its Historical Resource Development Program. Funding for the Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) is made possible by an. annual appropriation from the Iowa Legislature to the Resource Enhancement Protection.

Webster City, IA · 20h

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Iowa Finance Authority awards nearly $9 million in tax credits for affordable housing

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has awarded nearly $9 million in federal housing tax credits and nearly $66 million in tax-exempt bond financing to support the development of 595 affordable rental homes in four Iowa communities. The projects include 240 new apartments at Crescent Heights Apartment Homes in Council Bluffs, 112 apartments at The Wilmac in Dubuque, 87 apartments at Rath Fifteen 15 in Waterloo and 156 new apartments at Central at 8th in West Des Moines. The Dubuque and Waterloo projects will convert existing buildings into apartments, while the Council Bluffs and West Des Moines developments will involve new construction. The awards were made through the federal 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which helps finance affordable rental housing for income-qualified households. The authority received six applications requesting more than $14 million in annual tax credits and nearly $104 million in tax-exempt bonds.

West Des Moines, IA · 1d

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The military chaplain: stories of strength, courage and need

When the movie, "Fighting Spirit: Combat Chaplain's journey" is shown Sunday night at the South Marion United Methodist Church, there will be a special bonus. One of those present finished a deployment of nearly a year while serving as a chaplain for Iowa, and will be on hand to explain his experiences and talk about the film.

Waterloo, IA · 1d

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Flipped seats and a record voter turnout

Whether voting early, absentee or in-person on Election Day, Iowa voters showed up for their state in a historic midterm election. Secretary of State Paul Pate reported that the 2026 midterm election was “the largest midterm election in three decades.” This year’s preliminary voter reports showed a record participation rate of 63.34%.

Iowa · 12h

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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...

Minnesota · 2d

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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 · 17h

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Rochester community survey shows how residents view the city

Over 4,500 families were surveyed and a majority agreed parking and transport remains target issues while safety is a positive.

Rochester, MN · 1d

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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. […]

Rochester, MN · 3d

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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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Townies gets another chance to negotiate future at Soldiers Field Park

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KIMT) — Townies Philly Kitchen & Bar has another opportunity to negotiate its future at Soldiers Field Park after the Rochester Park Board declined to move forward with a staff recommendation to replace the current concessionaire. Townies to close Soldiers Field location as city recommends new concessionaire.

Rochester, MN · 15h

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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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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