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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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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 · 1d
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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee Wednesday recommended approval for the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa to establish bachelor of applied professional studies degrees, developed in deference to […]

Iowa · 8h

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards LIHTCs to Advance 595 Affordable Homes

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has reserved nearly $9 million in federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) to help create four developments in Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Waterloo, and West Des Moines. The communities will provide 595 affordable homes for individuals and families. The recent awards were made through the 4%...

West Des Moines, IA · 14h

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Commentary: Disabled vet honors ‘gold star’ teacher, families

CEDAR FALLS — Kelly Sullivan is a ‘gold star” teacher in many ways, but she and other families who lost loved ones in war received a ‘‘gold star” tribute from one of her star pupils this week ahead of Veterans Day. Disabled veteran Taylor Morris, who lost parts of all four limbs in a May […]

Cedar Falls, IA · 18h

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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 · 1d

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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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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 · 2d

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Decorah Voters Approve $20.9M Bond to Replace Cramped, Sinking Fire Station

Decorah voters said yes to a $20.9 million bond that will fund a new fire station and expand the city's municipal building, with officials pointing to years of cramped quarters, a sinking floor, and safety concerns at the current station as reasons the project finally gained traction at the ballot box.

Decorah, IA · 2d

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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 · 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%.

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Franklin County supervisors certify general election results

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors certified the results of the Nov. 3 general election during its regular meeting Tuesday. According to the official canvass, 3,926 Franklin County residents voted in the election, including 2,666 who voted at the polls and 1,260 absentee voters. Four provisional ballots were accepted, while none were rejected.

Franklin County, IA · 1d

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Rochester Public School Board discusses member replacement

The Rochester Public School Board has decided how they will fill Karen MacLaughlin’s seat after she won election for Olmsted County Attorney.

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 · 1d

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Rochester City Council holding special meeting

(ABC 6 News) — The Rochester City Council is set to have a special meeting Monday afternoon to finalize the November general election results. Starting at 3 p.m. at the Government Center, council members plan to adopt a resolution declaring the November 3rd election results. At 3:30 p.m., the council is also holding a study […]

Rochester, MN · 2d

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Gov. Tim Walz approves state disaster aid for Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties

Minnesota · 8h

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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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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 · 2d