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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 · 17h

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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.

Minnesota · 2d

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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...

Rochester, MN · 2d

Faribault Daily News

Faribault goes blue for Johnson; Finstad calls for recount

With a margin of just 322 votes in the midterm election, Democratic candidate Jake Johnson outperformed incumbent U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad, MN-1, by more than 600 votes in the City of Faribault, helping to propel him to a small lead in a race that is awaiting recount. Johnson claimed victory Wednesday, while Finstad waited until Thursday to release a statement seeking a recount permissible under Minnesota law due to the margin of victory being under 0.25%. If the totals don’t change, it will be the first time a Democratic candidate has won in the state’s 1st Congressional District since Tim Walz in 2018, and the first time since 2020 that the party won Faribault. The most recent data from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office shows Johnson with a lead of 322 votes with all 750 Minnesota counties reporting. In a statement Tuesday afternoon, Finstad called for the recount process to proceed. “The vote total in our race currently reflects less than one-half of (the recount) threshold. We will allow the recount process to proceed and await the results,” Finstad said. The Republican has represented the district, which includes the entire southern border of the state, since 2022. In that

Faribault, MN · 2d

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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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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...

Minnesota · 4d

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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 · 3d

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MN Christmas Market Hits 11 Years With Three Stops in St. Paul, Cottage Grove, Red Wing

The MN Christmas Market is marking its 11th year with three holiday pop-up events across the state this November and December, bringing together local makers, artisans and small brands for a trio of $1 markets in St. Paul, Cottage Grove and Red Wing. The first stop lands Saturday, November 21, at Union Depot in St. Paul, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with $1 cash or Venmo entry.

Red Wing, MN · 4d

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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 […]

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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.

Rochester, MN · 3d

Minnesota Now

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.

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

fox9.com

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

Minnesota · 2d

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Red Wing E-Waste Event Success

The City of Red Wing Waste Campus’s recent e-waste collection event was a huge success. In total, 666 vehicles passed the gates, dropping off two semis' worth of electronics and over 11 tons of appliances. Some people disposed of laptops or appliances left over from a kitchen renovation, but...

Red Wing, MN · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

KIMT

Rochester educator Amy Ward wins statewide excellence award

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Amy Ward, coordinator for the Bridge Collaborative at Rochester Public Schools Community Education, received one of nine Regional Community Educator of Excellence Awards from the Minnesota Community Education Association. The Minnesota Community Education Association announced the winners at its annual statewide conference in Rochester. The awards...

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Paragon Theaters returns to Rochester

A familiar name in Rochester's movie theater scene is making a comeback. Paragon Theaters is returning to the city with a completely renovated space, new luxury amenities and a focus on keeping movies affordable.

Rochester, MN · 3d

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