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Faribault Daily News

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Demolition of ‘hazardous’ home on First Avenue begins at owners expense

After years of back and forth over the property at the end of First Avenue, demolition on the “hazardous” home began Thursday afternoon. The next of kin of the property owners will be billed for the $44,000 demolition, Faribault Fire…

Faribault, MN · 1d

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Bizarre twist in Eden Prairie couple fraud case

Eden Prairie, MN · 2d

Only In Your State

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This Minnesota Main Street Still Looks Like It Did in 1915

If you were to stand on the corner of Fourth and Main Street in Henderson, Minnesota, and hold up a photo of the view from 1915, your imagination wouldn’t have to fill in many gaps because little has changed. This small town in Minnesota is home to about 950 people. Located in the Minnesota River […]

Henderson, MN · 17h

Faribault Daily News

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For Faribault’s Temple siblings, public service began with family

They grew up only a few blocks from City View Park, where the water tower crowns the Faribault skyline. Today, that childhood view has become a vantage point for governing after siblings Sam and Lexi Temple were elected to positions…

Faribault, MN · 1d

Faribault Daily News

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Clergy perform blessing over ballots on election night in Rice County

Several local pastors gathered in front of the Rice County Government Services Building to host a blessing over the ballots and election workers. Shortly after polls closed at 8 p.m., the clergy held prayers and delivered readings from the Bible…

Rice County, MN · 3d

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Faribault Planning Commission approves data center standards goes to City Council Nov 24 (Rice County)

In front of a packed room, the Faribault planning commission voted unanimously to approve the data center standards it developed over eight work sessions. Recommendations will now be presented to the Faribault City Council at a meeting on Nov. 24. If passed, this would make a conditional use permit mandatory...

Faribault, MN · 3d

Le Sueur County News

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Fired executive director sues Le Sueur city, HRA over claims of discrimination

The former executive director of the Le Sueur Housing and Redevelopment Authority is suing the city and claiming that her May 15, 2024, firing violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. Melissa Huntington, through her attorney Adam N. Froehlich, of Mankato, says she disclosed several mental health diagnoses, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorder and recurrent major depressive disorder to board members after receiving a negative performance review and the board did not take adequate steps to provide accommodations. The complaint was filed June 29 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Following the review, Huntington formally disclosed her diagnoses and told the authority board she needed reasonable accommodations in order to meet the board’s expectations, the lawsuit states. According to the complaint, Huntington’s evaluation by the board, which was conducted on Nov. 15, 2023, showed she needed to improve her “overall management performance,” “communications/relationship with the HRA board,” “staff supervision and overall performance of HRA staff,” “financial management and project management” and “achievement of goals set by the HRA board.” The review contained several comments, including that Huntington was “unprepared,” “relied on calling other (executive directors) and HUD personnel to complete tasks that she should be able

Le Sueur, MN · 3d

Faribault Daily News

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New program to help Rice County teens be less distracted on the road

Rice County is looking to implement a new program to help teenagers learning to drive avoid distractions on the road. The “What Do You Consider Lethal?” class from Impact Teen Drivers is already in place in schools in several states, but Lonsdale Police Department Sgt. Jack Schleichert and Grace Pint, the coordinator for Toward Zero Deaths in Rice County, are hoping to integrate it into high schools across the county. “It gives students an idea of what could happen if they were distracted behind the wheel,” Pint said. “It brings in some real life accidents that have occurred because kids were in a car with friends and they weren’t paying attention to the road, and it led to some adverse outcomes that wouldn’t have happened if they were focused on the road.” According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and injury for teens between the ages of 15 and 18. MnDOT cites several factors, including distracted driving, as potential causes for this statistic. Toward Zero Deaths is a national initiative that looks to improve highway safety, with a goal of completely eliminating all traffic-related deaths in the United States. The curriculum

Rice County, MN · 1d

Le Sueur County News

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City Administrator Joe Roby announces retirement

After four years serving as Le Sueur’s city administrator, Joe Roby has submitted his resignation from the position. “It is with mixed emotions that I want to share with you that I have submitted to Stacy my notice of resignation as City Administrator,” Roby wrote in the resignation letter provded to Le Sueur County News. “My last day with the city will be Dec. 16. I would like to thank the council for the opportunity to serve as your city administrator for the past 4.5 years; it has been a great privilege. I love this community with a passion, and it has been a tremendous honor to work on behalf of the community in this capacity.” With Roby’s resignation, effective Dec. 17, a proposal has been put forward for the City Council a transtion plan. The proposal, to be considered at the city’s Nov. 9 meeting, ask the city to consider seeking assistance through a professional recruiter or elect to utilize the city’s existing hiring process to fill the vacancy.

Le Sueur County, MN · 1d

Faribault Daily News

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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…

Faribault, MN · 1d

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After voters reject $65 million Owatonna referendum, it now rests before city council

(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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

Owatonna People's Press

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Aderman Hall pool currently needs $475,000 in repairs

The 112-year-old Aderman Hall pool at West Hills is in need of some updating. About 5,500 or more people use the West Hills pool annually for swimming lessons, water aerobics, family open swim and rentals, along with trainings for lifeguards and water safety instructors. “There’s really no practical indoor replacement in Owatonna for a pool,” Facilities and Fleet Director Patrick McDermott told the city council during its Wednesday study session. “The only other option — especially in the wintertime — would be the Owatonna Middle School, and that really does not have good access.” When the West Hills pool had to close in the spring for repairs, the local hotels with pools were contacted about availability for swimming lessons. “We got three responses with limited or no availability, and the remaining six did not respond,” McDermott said. “I think they just didn’t want the liability of making that a public pool within a hotel would be our assumption on that.” Large pool repairs history After its construction in 1914, the West Hills pool went about 84 years without record of major repairs. In 1998, a fiberglass pool liner was installed. In 2003, and ADA-compliant restroom and lift were installed thanks

Owatonna, MN · 1d

The Cool Down

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Minnesota homeowner says solar panels and a decade of driving EVs saved him nearly $40,000

"An older home doesn't have to be an inefficient home."

Bloomington, MN · 1d

Owatonna People's Press

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SCFF donates $15k to the United Way of Steele County

The annual meeting of the Steele County Agricultural Society took place Thursday at the Steele County Community Center. During the event, bylaws were amended, new board members were elected and fair facts and figures were shared. However, perhaps the most impactful moment of the evening was the presentation of a $15,000 check to the United Way of Steele County. Steele County Free Fair General Manager Scott Kozelka deviated from the plan slightly as United Way of Steele County President Annette Duncan had her daughter with her and he wanted to get her home. Kozelka discussed the impact the Steele County Free Fair has in the community and thanked volunteers, superintendents, fair families and their partners without whom he said they could not accomplish what they do. He said that more than 33 nonprofit organizations benefit from the fair through monetary donations as well as through the donated use of their facilities throughout the year. Kozelka said that as he enters his 10th year with the fair, he looks back to eight years prior when he and Steele County Commissioner and newly elected SCFF board member Jim Abbe decided to ask for Duncan’s assistance with their grandstand. He said in the

Steele County, MN · 1d

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🦅🇺🇸 A City Revolts Against the New Authoritarianism 🔥🧊 In a display of defiance that has effectively paralyzed the Twin Cities, thousands of Minnesota #SpreadTheLove #ThePawfectMoment

Minnesota · 18h

Womens Overview

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Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya told a room of suburban women in Minnesota this is a “unique opportunity” to reach women voters directly before Election Day.

Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya skipped the usual campaign-event backdrop for her final push — a coffee shop in White […]

Minnesota · 4d

Sahan Journal

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U.S. Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar was elected Tuesday as Minnesota’s first female governor. Twin Cities residents react to her historic election and share what they hope to see from her leadership. #Minnesota #AmyKlobuchar ...

Minnesota · 1d

Vogue Magazine

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Deb Haaland and Peggy Flanagan Mark Their Historic Wins in Intentional Earrings

Last night, the 2026 midterm election results delivered plenty of historic firsts. It was a particularly powerful night for Native American representation: Democrat Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman to be elected as Governor of New Mexico, while Peggy Flanagan—the current lieutenant governor of Minnesota—became the first Native woman to win the U.S. Senate seat in her state. (And there could even be a third victory for the Indigenous community today: at the time of publishing this story, Alaska’s Mary Peltola is currently leading the race for a Senate seat, too.)

Minnesota · 3d

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A list of Twin Cities restaurants offering free meals for Veterans Day 2026

Veterans Day arrives on Nov. 11, and restaurants and other businesses are once again offering free meals, haircuts, and other perks as a way to say thanks to the nation's veterans. Here's a look at some of the perks veterans are being offered around Minnesota. Veterans Day deals at local...

Minnesota · 1d