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Local school districts in statutory operating debt share improvements

Dodge County, MN · 11h

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Multiple southern Minnesota counties to receive statewide aid after severe storms

Minnesota (KTTC) – Governor Tim Walz (DFL) announced Wednesday he is authorizing state disaster assistance for four southern Minnesota counties affected by severe flooding and two northern Minnesota counties affected by wildfires. The assistance will go toward helping Fillmore, Houston, Steele, and Waseca counties recover from flooding that began...

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Midterms ended in a blue wave. Minnesota farmers have mixed feelings about it.

ListenMidterms ended in a blue wave. Minnesota farmers have mixed feelings about it. Democrats are poised to take control of the U.S. House and Senate, as well as the Minnesota Legislature in January. That’s a fact that Steele County farmer Jason Keck isn't too happy about. He thinks the Minnesota...

Minnesota · 3d
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Rochester pilot tests heat pumps, efficiency upgrades in low-income housing

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The City of Rochester's Sustainability Division and First Homes have finished energy efficiency upgrades in two apartments at Center Street Village Apartments. The project combined high-efficiency heating and cooling systems with weatherization improvements to support resident comfort and reduce energy costs. Federal funding through the U.S....

Rochester, MN · 1d
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New Richland is ‘out of the crisis’ after September floods

After about 700 square miles of south and southeastern Minnesota was flooded with 6 inches or more of rain in 24 hours, senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Rep. Brad Finstad, asked President Donald Trump and his administration to approve the state of Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. Gov. Tim Walz’s request for disaster assistance for the period of Sept. 18-20 covers Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca Counties. New Richland, a city of 1,200, was flooded with about 9 inches of rain, which forced evacuations during the Sept. 19 flood. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners had declared a state of emergency after the flood. “In the city of New Richland alone, more than three-quarters of homes are damaged and residents of a skilled nursing facility were evacuated and unable to return to the facility,” the Democrats and Republican wrote in a letter to Trump on Nov. 3. “This storm event has been assessed as at least as destructive as the July 2026 mega-rain that many of these communities experienced and were recovering from just months prior.” Minnesota Realtors and the REALTORS Relief Foundation announced in October that a $70,000 grant was available

New Richland, MN · 1d

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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Minnesota

(Martin County) Martin County health officials are encouraging residents to check their vaccination status as measles cases continue to rise across Minnesota. The state has reported 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including an outbreak of 63 cases in Fillmore and Todd counties since mid-September. No cases have been reported in Martin County or surrounding counties. The M-M-R vaccination rate in Martin County currently stands at 75 percent, well below the 95 percent rate health officials would like to see. Officials say flu, COVID and R-S-V activity is beginning to increase as respiratory illness season gets underway. People are being encouraged to talk with their medical providers about vaccinations, particularly those who may have missed a recommended dose. Faribault-Martin County Public Health offers vaccination services, including assistance for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Martin County, MN · 1d

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Rochester community survey shows how residents view the city

Over 4,500 families were surveyed and a majority agreed parking and transport remains target issues while safety is a positive.

Rochester, MN · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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Olmsted County recycling facility on track for 2027 opening

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Construction on Olmsted County's materials recovery facility has entered its seventh month, with the steel building frame now taking shape and major foundation work complete. The facility will sort recyclables so they can be reused instead of being thrown away. County officials say the project will...

Olmsted County, MN · 2d

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Olmsted County canvassing board to certify 2026 General Election results today

(ABC 6 News) – The Olmsted County canvassing board is set to review and certify the 2026 General Election results on Tuesday. Officials said election results become official only after certification by the canvassing board. The process is open to the public and starts at 2 p.m. in the Olmsted County Elections Office. The county […]

Olmsted County, MN · 1d

Waseca County News

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Long-awaited Steele County animal shelter nears fundraising finish line

The wait for an animal shelter in Steele County has stretched on longer than anyone expected, but the volunteers guiding the project have announced they’re finally close to meeting their goal. After several years of fundraising, they hope to have the shelter up and running soon. Construction is nearly complete on the facility, which stands next to Lake Chase Dog Park. Steele County Humane Society board members Liane Peterson and Deb Singelstad predicted an opening date early next year. Although it was originally budgeted at $2 million, repeated delays and soaring construction costs have pushed the actual price tag closer to $2.4 million. More than once, construction has paused to allow fundraising to catch up. They’re currently seeking “a couple hundred thousand” to finish the building, purchase furnishings and fixtures and give them the initial operating funds they need. Singelstad said that even now a handful of large donations could advance the project’s timeline. “Once we get open, it’s going to be a big asset to Steele County. We’ll be able to house these animals that need help,” she said. Crews are in the third and final stage of construction, installing ceiling grids, electric fixtures, kennels and other necessities. The

Steele County, MN · 3d

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W-K Veterans Day Events

This Veterans Day, Wabasha and Kellogg and area residents are invited to come together to honor those who have serve. This Veterans Day, the community has two wonderful opportunities to do just that. On Wednesday, at 8 am it’s Coffee & Donuts with the students in the St. Felix Auditorium....

Wabasha, MN · 1d

Fillmore County Journal

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Fountain Authorizes Contract for Interim Clerk

There will be change of some faces around the council table in the city of Fountain throughout the coming months, both in terms of city hall and the council. This was evident at the November 4 meeting, with Canton City Clerk Anne Koliha in attendance. With the retirement of former...

Fountain, MN · 2d

Fillmore County Journal

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Lanesboro Council Reviews Highway 250 Project Petition

At the November 2 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Lanesboro resident Brian Roelofs spoke about a petition he had submitted to the city after spending the last five months listening to what residents and business owners have to say about the proposed Highway 250 project. The petition requests that the stages of the project be completed in a different order than the current plan, citing benefits to businesses. The city staff, City Engineer Brian Malm, and MnDOT will review the petition for feasibility before making any decisions.

Lanesboro, MN · 2d

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Renee Election Night 1

Minnesota · 3d

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Hwy. 14 in Rochester to Close in Both Directions Starting Monday, Nov. 9

Heads up, Rochester: Hwy. 14 closes both ways between South Broadway Ave. and 3rd Ave. SE at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, for a railroad crossing swap.

Rochester, MN · 4d

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Rochester Woman Loses Appeal of Drug Conviction

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has shot down an appeal filed by a Rochester woman now serving a prison sentence for a drug conviction.

Rochester, MN · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d