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Minnesota Now

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Polls Open for 2026 Midterm Election in Rochester and Across Minnesota

Minnesotans headed to the polls today to elect a new governor, U.S. Senator, and representatives across the state. Rochester voters also chose a new mayor, city council members, and school board candidates using a fresh voting format.

Rochester, MN · 4d

Northfield News

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Flanagan visits Northfield in final 72 hours before contentious election

Over $1 million in outside spending and a visit from the lieutenant governor have made it clear that both major parties are pushing hard for Minnesota Senate District 58 this election cycle. With just 72 hours to Election Day, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan made her way to Northfield to hype up a room of volunteers before they went door knocking around the district Saturday afternoon. State Senate District 58 is being watched as one of the most contentious battlegrounds of the 2026 election cycle, as DFL challenger Mark Legvold seeks to widen the party’s one-seat majority by ousting Republican incumbent Bill Lieske. According to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board , just over $1.2 million has been spent on the race to represent Northfield, Lonsdale, Cannon Falls, Dundas and other parts of Rice, Dakota, Goodhue and Scott counties. Less than $150,000 of that is actually supporting one candidate or the other, while the other nearly 90% of the money spent is in opposition to one of the candidates. The spending is remarkably similar on both sides, however, with the DFL outspending the GOP by just $37,763. “We have seen an unprecedented amount of dark money come into the state Senate races

Northfield, MN · 5d

takemetotn.com

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This Gorgeous Small Minnesota Town Is Cheap Enough That Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security

A monthly Social Security check does not stretch very far in many parts of the country. Rent climbs, groceries creep up, and plenty of retirees start wondering where their money can still breathe a little. In southern Minnesota, one river town offers a quieter answer. It has two lakes, a...

Austin, MN · 6d
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Under Two Hours From Minneapolis Is Minnesota's State Park With Scenic Camping, Wildlife, And Trails

Minnesota is a state rich in outdoor recreational opportunities. Many of these activities are enhanced by (or possibly due to) the vast amount of water in the state. "The Land of 10,000 Lakes" is actually home to nearly 12,000 water bodies larger than 10 acres, many of which can be found within one of Minnesota's 64 state parks. One of those state parks is nestled along the shores of the largest lake found on the country's largest river. However, Frontenac State Park isn't just about water; visitors can enjoy wildlife watching, hiking, mountain biking, camping, and more. Even better, it is just over an hour from downtown Minneapolis, making it a convenient and easy-to-reach getaway.

Minnesota · 5d
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Fillmore County Journal

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Chatfield Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan

At the October 26 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Maria McCarty, civil engineer at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., presented the plan to update the wastewater treatment facility. Mayor John McBroom and councilors Pam Bluhm and Mike Urban were absent. The plan was presented during a public hearing to get...

Chatfield, MN · 5d

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Treat Your Taste Buds To The Best Homemade Food At This Enchanting Amish Town In Minnesota

There’s a town in southeastern Minnesota where the food tastes like someone’s grandmother made it specifically for you, and that town is Lanesboro. If you haven’t been, you’re essentially leaving one of the state’s best-kept secrets sitting on the shelf collecting dust. Lanesboro sits in...

Lanesboro, MN · 7d

KFIL Radio

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Polls Open for 2026 Midterm Election in Rochester and Across Minnesota

Minnesotans headed to the polls today to elect a new governor, U.S. Senator, and representatives across the state. Rochester voters also chose a new mayor, city council members, and school board candidates using a fresh voting format.

Rochester, MN · 4d

Y-105FM

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6 Things Rochester Has Way Too Many Of Right Now, According to Locals

What does Rochester have too many of? Locals pointed to construction, taco trucks, and new apartments in a recent online debate.

Rochester, MN · 17d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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Olmsted County breaks ground on $93M Highway 14 interchange upgrade

(ABC 6 News) – Olmsted County has started a long-awaited safety project at a dangerous Highway 14 intersection. The county held a groundbreaking for the project at Highway 14 and 60th Avenue Northwest in Rochester. County officials said the future interchange is meant to make the crossing safer and support growth in the area. Before […]

Olmsted County, MN · 8d

Fillmore County Journal

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Fillmore County Requests State Disaster Assistance

Emergency Manager Jason Harmening asked the county board at their October 27 meeting to consider the submission of a letter to Governor Tim Walz requesting state disaster assistance for damage resultant of the September 18 flood event. Beginning on September 18 there were repeated heavy thunderstorms across all of the...

Fillmore County, MN · 5d

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One-Time Grants Won’t Solve Rural EMS Funding Problems, MN Leaders Say

Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. Oct. 31—ROCHESTER — One-time grants will not save local emergency medical services, area leaders say. John Fox, director of Dodge Center Ambulance Services, has worked on several EMS and ambulance commissions that have petitioned the state of Minnesota for emergency funding and volunteer subsidies. Grants...

Minnesota · 5d

cannonfallsbeacon.com

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Minnesota Department of Health statement on measles cases in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) urges anyone who has not been vaccinated against measles to get vaccinated. MDH is working closely with local public health agencies to follow up on recent measles cases and exposures. Since mid-September, there have been 25 cases of measles confirmed in two unrelated clusters in different parts of the state (6 in Fillmore County and 19 in Todd County). All of the people who got sick with measles in recent weeks were unvaccinated. Given how contagious measles is, the case count will very likely grow in the days and weeks ahead. The current total for measles cases in Minnesota is 42 cases in 2026.

Minnesota · 8d

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Uncover The Best-Kept Secret In Minnesota At This Stunning, Impossibly Well-Hidden State Park

There are secrets worth keeping, and then there are secrets so good that keeping them starts to feel like a crime against humanity. Whitewater State Park near Altura, Minnesota, falls firmly into that second category. Tucked into the limestone bluff country of southeastern Minnesota, this park has been quietly delivering...

Altura, MN · 11d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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Candy, costumes and community fuel Rochester’s Fall-O-Ween

(ABC 6 News) – Fall-O-Ween brought kids and adults to Downtown Rochester for costumes, candy and a chance to celebrate together. People in town got to enjoy some extra candy, while visitors used the event to stay in the Halloween spirit far away from home. Aurora was visiting from Michigan to see her grandma, who […]

Rochester, MN · 7d

dodgecountyindependent.com

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County attorney race may be photo-finish

The average price of gas was less than $1.25 per gallon when Dodge County Attorney Paul Kiltinen was elected. A lot has changed since November 1994 — but until Tuesday, Nov. 3, the person holding the part-time county attorney role has not. Dodge County voters will elect their first...

Dodge County, MN · 9d

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This Minnesota River Town’s Eagle Center Lets You Watch Bald Eagles Up Close All Winter

A bald eagle has a wingspan wider than most people are tall, and in one small Mississippi River town you can stand just a few feet from one. Nobody needs binoculars, a boat, or a lucky break to make it happen. Southeastern Minnesota has a riverside spot where rescued eagles...

Wabasha, MN · 8d

cannonfallsbeacon.com

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Letter to the Editor: Jason Lohmann for Minnesota Senate

Jason Lohmann is a lifelong Zumbrota resident. He is also a husband, father, farmer, lumber yard employee and public servant. That’s a lot of hats to wear! So why would Jason decide to add Minnesota State Senator to this list? Simply, he saw a need for better representation for our small towns and rural communities, and he wanted to make a difference.

Minnesota · 7d

cannonfallsbeacon.com

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Letter to the Editor: A strong voice for Goodhue County

I am writing to express my strong support for Danny Lundell who is running for the Goodhue County Board of Commissioners in District 2. Danny is exactly the kind of leader Goodhue County needs. As a resident of Stanton Township, he has already proven his commitment to our community by maintaining town roads and working side-by-side with neighbors to keep our local infrastructure safe and functional. His background in diverse industries—including home construction, farming and small business operations—gives him practical, first-hand knowledge of the everyday challenges facing working families and local business owners.

Goodhue County, MN · 9d