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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 · 4h
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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.

Rochester, MN · 3d

KDHL AM 920

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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.

Rochester, MN · 3d

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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 · 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

Waseca County News

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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 · 1d

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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 · 4h

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Albert Lea City Council votes on financial assistance

(ABC 6 News) — The Albert Lea City Council meets Monday night with a vote on the table that could bring new jobs and more tax dollars to the community. The council will vote on financial assistance for D & S Holdings to expand Pro Manufacturing on 209th St. The company makes, coats and delivers […]

Albert Lea, MN · 1d

Fillmore County Journal

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Fountain Authorizes Contract for Interim Clerk

There will be change of some faces around the council table in the city of Fountain throughout the coming months, both in terms of city hall and the council. This was evident at the November 4 meeting, with Canton City Clerk Anne Koliha in attendance. With the retirement of former...

Fountain, 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 · 1d

Fillmore County Journal

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Lanesboro Council Reviews Highway 250 Project Petition

At the November 2 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Lanesboro resident Brian Roelofs spoke about a petition he had submitted to the city after spending the last five months listening to what residents and business owners have to say about the proposed Highway 250 project. The petition requests that the stages of the project be completed in a different order than the current plan, citing benefits to businesses. The city staff, City Engineer Brian Malm, and MnDOT will review the petition for feasibility before making any decisions.

Lanesboro, MN · 1d

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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 · 14h

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Olmsted County recycling facility on track for 2027 opening

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Construction on Olmsted County's materials recovery facility has entered its seventh month, with the steel building frame now taking shape and major foundation work complete. The facility will sort recyclables so they can be reused instead of being thrown away. County officials say the project will...

Olmsted County, MN · 1d

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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 · 13h

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Rochester National Community Survey says city is a good place to live, construction is a concern

Rochester residents are making their voices heard in a new community survey. They say the city has bright spots, but there is continued growing uncertainty about major projects, construction and the economy.

Rochester, MN · 4h

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Albert Lea wastewater treatment plant wins MPCA award

(ABC 6 News) – Albert Lea’s Utilities Department and Wastewater Treatment Plant earned a state award for excellence in wastewater operations. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recognized the Albert Lea Utilities Department and Wastewater Treatment Plant for excellence in operations. Only 261 of 1,600 facilities in Minnesota received the recognition. “This award is a great […]

Albert Lea, MN · 10h

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No charges in rat throwing incident at Twin Lakes city council meeting

The Freeborn County Attorney decided no charges would be filed after a dead rat was placed in front of city councilors.

Twin Lakes, 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 · 1d

Fillmore County Journal

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Letter about Harmony Residents Spoke. Was Anyone Listening?…

At Harmony’s recent public hearing regarding the proposed data center ordinance, residents did what we ask citizens to do in a democracy. They researched, prepared thoughtful remarks, showed up, and treated others, including the Planning & Zoning commissioners, with respect. For more than an hour, residents stood up to share their thoughts. Wanda Hanson, a reporter for The Fillmore County Journal, summarized the evening for the November 2, 2026, edition. As informative as the article was, it didn’t tell the entire story. As reported, after the public comment period, the Commission held a discussion. The article didn’t explain how brief that discussion was. Two of the five commissioners didn’t speak at all. Many of us left the room muttering, “That’s all?”

Harmony, MN · 1d