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Retirees Say This Charming Minnesota Town Is So Cheap That Social Security Is All You Need

There’s a town in southern Minnesota where the cost of living is so reasonable that retirees actually laugh when they check their bank accounts, and not in the sad way. Austin, Minnesota has been quietly doing everything right while the rest of the country has been busy making housing unaffordable and grocery bills terrifying.

Austin, MN · 3d
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Gov. Tim Walz approves state disaster aid for Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties

Minnesota · 4h

Sasquatch 107.7

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Don’t Miss the Magic of Minnesota’s Longest Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show

Step into a winter wonderland this holiday season! The Kiwanis Holiday Lights in Mankato is free and perfect for family traditions.

Minnesota · 2d

Waseca County News

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Waseca holds strong for Finstad as Johnson holds unofficial lead

Democratic candidate Jake Johnson lost Waseca County to incumbent U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad, but he ran ahead of Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan’s pace in the county even as Finstad built a commanding margin. 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. Countywide, Finstad won 5,136 votes to Johnson’s 3,240. In the Senate race, Republican Michelle Tafoya took 5,297 votes to Flanagan’s 2,805. Johnson won one Waseca precinct and lost the rest. In Waseca Ward 1 Precinct A, Finstad took 356 votes to Johnson’s 286. In Ward 1 Precinct B, Finstad won 230 to 226. In Ward 2 Precinct A, Finstad won 570 to 505, while Johnson took Ward 2 Precinct B by a narrow 205 to 201 margin. Finstad carried Ward 3 Precinct A 142 to 110 and Ward 3 Precinct B 338 to 258. Outside the city, Finstad won Janesville 615 to 453, New Richland 318 to 213 and Waldorf

Waseca County, MN · 2d

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Veterans Day programs set for Nov. 11

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and many area cities and schools will be hosting their annual Veterans Day programs to commemorate this special day when we honor those who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. Blue Earth. The 107th Annual Veterans Day program in Blue...

Blue Earth, MN · 3d

KTTC

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Local school districts in statutory operating debt share improvements

Dodge County, MN · 2h

Faribault County Register

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County passes roadside memorial policy

Public Works director/county engineer April Wellman presented an updated version of a policy governing roadside memorials in the right of way when she attended the Faribault County Board meeting on Nov. 3. “This is the proposed final draft and includes the changes which have been previously discussed,” Wellman commented. “This...

Faribault County, MN · 3d

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Ground breaks on microgreen facility in Mankato

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Another addition to the area’s industrial agriculture sector, ground broke Tuesday on a 63-thousand square-foot indoor growing facility that will make Mankato the Midwest hub for microgreens. Microgreens are small veggies harvested just a few weeks after planting, and have become increasingly popular in higher-end...

Mankato, MN · 1d

Waseca County News

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Dulas, Cornelius cruise to reelection; seats flip in commissioner, mayor races

Incumbents dominated countywide contests Tuesday while voters flipped seats in a county commissioner district and several mayoral contests, according to unofficial results. County Sheriff Jay Dulas was reelected with 7,644 votes, or 98.63% of the vote. County Attorney Rachel V. Cornelius also was reelected, receiving 7,043 votes, or 98.64%. Brad Millbrath was reelected as the District 3 county commissioner with 1,505 votes, or 99.34%. In District 4, challenger Curt Keyes defeated incumbent DeAnne Malterer with 1,021 votes, or 54.22%. Brad Kruse was reelected in District 5 with 929 votes, or 98.94%. In Elysian, challenger Derek Westby defeated incumbent Mayor Dennis Schnoor with 186 votes, or 42.76%. More than two candidates were on the ballot. Samantha Williams and Leo Brown won seats on the Elysian City Council, receiving 228 votes, or 29.69%, and 161 votes, or 20.96%, respectively. Timothy Corry defeated Michael A. Santo in the Janesville mayoral contest with 497 votes, or 49.40%. Multiple candidates were on the ballot. Incumbent Janesville City Council member Ivan Maas was reelected with 887 votes, or 88.43%. Joshua Warke defeated Richard Rottman in the New Richland mayoral contest with 272 votes, or 56.67%. Brandy Jacobson and Bob Swenson won seats on the New Richland

Waseca, MN · 1d

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MN has a rich polka history. Families and communities are finding ways to keep it alive

ListenMinnesota Now - Minnesota has a rich polka history. Families and communities are finding ways to keep it alive. New Ulm in southern Minnesota is known as the polka capital of the nation. The history of polka in Minnesota stretches back more than a century to the Polish, Czech and German immigrants who brought with them the music and dance they loved.

Minnesota · 1d

Le Sueur County News

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Le Sueur County holding Veterans Day events

As the 108th Armistice Day and 73rd Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11, Sueur County schools and veterans organizations are continuing the time-honored tradition of honoring local veterans with Veterans Day ceremonies across the region. Le Sueur VFW Post 4297, Le Sueur American Legion Post 55, and Henderson American Legion Post 74 are sponsoring Veterans Day programs at the Le Sueur-Henderson School District Tuesday, Nov. 11. The public is invited to the programs beginning at the Le Sueur-Henderson High School at 8:15 am. where Minnesota American Legion Department Sergeant-at-Arms Joseph Emil Bares will serve as the guest speaker After the program at the high school, the veterans will go to Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary School in Le Sueur at 9:15 a.m., and then to the Minnesota New Country School in Henderson at approximately 10:30 a.m. Bares was born and raised in Tyndall, South Dakota. He proudly served 5½ years in the United States Navy, including 1½ years at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, and 3½ years at Naval Air Station Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Florida, where he served as an Aviation Support Equipment Technician (ASE). Bares and his wife, Holly, have been married for over 30 years. They have two children:

Le Sueur County, MN · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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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Striking a Chord for Mental Health: How 2B Continued Brings Hope and the ‘Legends of the Opry’ to Minnesota

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - What began as a sister’s tribute has evolved into a vital mental health and suicide prevention lifeline across nine Minnesota counties. On In the Spotlight, host Lisa Kaye spoke with Tammy Diehn, founder and executive director of 2B Continued, and Christine Passig, the organization’s media and marketing specialist as well as the Midwest Country Music Association’s 2025 Musician of the Year. The duo discussed their growing community outreach and their upcoming signature fundraiser, Legends of the Opry.

Minnesota · 8d

Southern Minnesota News

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BLUE EARTH COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD CERTIFIES 2026 ELECTION RESULTS

The Blue Earth County Canvassing Board has reviewed and approved the results of the 2026 midterm election. The board met Tuesday, November 10th, to make the results official. According to Deputy County Administrator Michael Stalberger, 29-thousand-942 voters participated, representing 69-point-4 percent of registered voters. Before approving the results, board members...

Blue Earth County, MN · 13h

Owatonna People's Press

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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 · 15h

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Community Events in Fairmont and Martin County Area

(Martin County) Several community events and activities are coming up across the Fairmont and Martin County area. The American Red Cross has announced several upcoming blood drives, including November 30th at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont, December 7th at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn, and December 18th and 30th at the American Legion Hall in Fairmont. Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Turkey Bingo events are also planned, with Dunnell hosting November 13th at 7 p.m. at the Community Hall, followed by the Sherburn Legion on November 20th at 7 p.m. Other upcoming events include a CREST Lunch and Learn November 18th at First Lutheran Church in Trimont. Reservations are requested by calling 507-235-3833. The Ceylon Fire Department will host a Build a Burger Night November 21st from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lake Belt Bar and Grill, which will also feature line dancing that evening. And finally, the Trimont Fire Department and Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center will host Ham Bingo December 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center. Proceeds will benefit the Trimont Food Shelf.

Martin County, MN · 1d

St. Peter Herald

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St. Peter Veterans Day program to award posthumous diploma to Marine killed in Vietnam

This year’s Veterans Day program at the Saint Peter High School gym will have an even more special significance with the posthumous awarding of an SPHS diploma to the late Frederick (Fred) Brenke, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War in the summer of 1967. This year’s program is set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the SPHS gym. All area veterans are welcome to attend, and a special reception for veterans will be held before the program. Donuts and coffee will be served in the Saint Peter Community Room, next to the SPHS commons area. The public is also invited to attend the program. Brenke would have graduated from SPHS in 1967 but enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps before completing high school. He will be among the first Minnesota veterans to receive a high school diploma under a new state law honoring veterans who never had the chance to finish school because of their service. Several members of Fred’s family will be in attendance at this year’s Veterans Day program, and will be presented his diploma posthumously by Saint Peter High School Principal Annette Engeldinger. Brenke came from a family with a history of

St Peter, MN · 2d

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APX Construction Group to Break Ground on Nation’s First All-Military Sober Home for Women Veterans

[Mankato, MN] – November 9, 2026 – APX Construction Group is proud to serve as the general contractor for the new Bravo Zulu House Women’s Home in Mankato, Minnesota. The first-of-its-kind facility will provide a safe, supportive environment specifically designed for women Veterans recovering from addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Mankato, MN · 1d

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Applicants sought for 3rd District bench

The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of Judge Karen R. Duncan. This seat will be chambered in Faribault in Rice County. The application process is now open for this vacancy. The commission is searching...

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