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New Mayor in Pine Island makes Google data center part of his workplan (Goodhue County)

A new mayor in Pine Island hopes to bring a new direction to the city’s biggest issue: the proposed Google data center. Mark E. Lang earned 66.4% of the vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, during the city’s elections. Brandi Veith Staloch, who took over last summer when former mayor David Friese stepped down, earned 32.9% of the vote, unofficially.

Pine Island, MN · 5d
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Olmsted County Approves $76M Highway 14 Interchange Contract

After holding a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday, the Olmsted County Board today approved a $76.2 million contract to build the Highway 14/County Road 44 interchange.

Olmsted County, MN · 6d

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Rochester may get new golf clubhouse vendor at Soldiers Field

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation is recommending the Rochester Park Board authorize staff to negotiate a concession agreement with Uni Uni and Old Abe for the golf course clubhouse at Soldiers Field Memorial Park. The recommendation follows a request for proposals process authorized by...

Rochester, MN · 3d
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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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Data center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns

ListenData center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns. Fervent opposition to large-scale data centers proved to be a motivating political factor in high-profile races from Ohio to Texas in this year’s election. The hot-button issue also played a major role in some local races across Minnesota. In Pine...

Minnesota · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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Election Night prayer vigils to be held across Southern Minnesota

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – ISAIAH, a statewide non-profit made up of a multiracial group of faith communities, will gather 10 southern Minnesota communities Tuesday for “Count Every Vote” Election Night prayer vigils as polls close. Most vigils will run from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Local faith...

Mankato, MN · 7d

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Jake Johnson sneaks past Brad Finstad in an apparent upset in southern Minnesota congressional district

Jake Johnson appears to have ridden a blue wave into Congress, upsetting incumbent Brad Finstad in a district once seen as safely Republican, though the razor-thin margin will trigger a recount. The Rochester teacher-turned-Democratic candidate won the 1st Congressional District race with just 324 votes to spare with all precincts...

Minnesota · 5d

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City of Preston passes referendum for aquatic center investment

The City of Preston voted on, and passed a referendum to finance the acquisition and improvement of an aquatic center.

Preston, MN · 5d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d