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Minnesota lettuce grower once again postpones greenhouse closure, 89 layoffs

Revol Greens says it's looking into a 'transaction' that could keep the facility open.

Medford, MN · 4d

Fillmore County Journal

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Rushford Supports New Business Opportunity

At its October 26 meeting, the Rushford City Council unanimously supported a recommendation from the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for a Jump Start loan and revolving loan fund application by 116 West Jessie, LLC. The company, owned by Kelle and Keith Dencker, is seeking funding to support the acquisition of the building at 116 West Jessie Street, formerly home to Jessie Street Java and later Escobar Kitchen.

Rushford, MN · 4d

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Albert Lea honors top businesses at 2026 chamber awards

ALBERT LEA, Minn. — The Albert Lea–Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce recognized six local businesses and volunteers with awards at its annual meeting. The chamber honored four businesses across different categories for their contributions to the community. Ignite Nutrition and North Bridge Auto Plaza both received Small Business of the Year awards.

Albert Lea, MN · 3d

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WinCraft yanks line workers’ chairs, then yields

WINONA, Minnesota — Nobody would ever call Sharon Langve a rabble-rouser, but the 71-year-old production line employee at WinCraft, one of Winona’s largest employers, maneuvered the company into reversing a worker-unfriendly policy change. A boss in Langve’s 30-employee unit were told in September that their chairs were being take away. They would need to stand all shift at their tedious assembly benches. The change, unexpected, was alarming for Langve, who has two artificial knees, and also for co-workers with leg and back issues. An immediate suspicion was that WinCraft, which has 360 employees, was not budget-cutting — getting rid of senior employees and replacing them newcomers at lower starting wages. No, no, explained bosses. The workplace floorplan was being redesigned to increase production, which squeezed outs space for chairs. Either way, this is what happened next:

Winona, MN · 5d

MIX 108

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New Potential Last-Minute Deal Delays Closure Of Minnesota Lettuce Grower

A homegrown Minnesota lettuce grower has delayed its closure for a second time while it works on a potential new deal to survive. Here’s how it got here and the critical window ahead for its 89 workers.

Minnesota · 4d

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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 · 5d

Faribault Daily News

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10 years in, Furball Farms Sanctuary only becoming more popular

On Halloween, Furball Farms Sanctuary, just outside Faribault in Walcott Township, held its annual Furball Farms Fright Night. Fear not: there weren’t any scared kitties, just an evening of casual encounters amid an army of furry friends. Furball Farms just celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Oct. 30. The nonprofit began in a garage, but after seeing the sheer volume of feral animals in the area, Furball Farms Founder Julie Marvets and her fellow organizers made it their mission to give the animals a safe place to stay and find homes whenever possible. “Most of us were working in rescues and there are cats that aren’t adoptable — usually because they’re skittish or they have issues with inappropriate urination. That is often because they were neutered late in life so they spray. We began reaching out to rescues and working together to take in cats that aren’t adoptable. That’s how the idea came about to open a sanctuary,” Marvets said. “However, we sat in on a city council meeting in Faribault and learned about the feral cat population problem. After three years, we changed our mission to just taking in feral cats. We couldn’t work with rescues anymore because we were

Faribault, MN · 3d

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Riverwalk Market Fair Closes Banner Season, Heads Indoors for Winter

The Riverwalk Market Fair closed its 16th outdoor season Saturday on Bridge Square, capping what organizers called a banner year. Organizers had planned the final outdoor market of 2026 as a Halloween celebration, with vendors in costume and trick-or-treating for children at the booths. “It’s been a very good year,”...

Northfield, MN · 4d

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71-year-old WinCraft employee helps win back workers' chairs after standing-only policy sparks backlash

WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) — Sharon Langve is an assembly production worker at WinCraft in Winona. At 71 years old, she's not the conventional full-time employee.

Winona, MN · 8d

The Financial Wire

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Minnesota’s county offices warn that the senior property tax deferral is a loan with a lien on the house, not forgiveness, and the form is due Nov. 1

Minnesota homeowners 65 and older who want to defer next year’s property tax have until Nov. 1 to apply, and county offices are warning that the program is a loan secured by a lien on the house, not tax forgiveness. Nov. 1 falls on a Sunday this year. Applicants pay 3 percent of household income... The post Minnesota’s county offices warn that the senior property tax deferral is a loan with a lien on the house, not forgiveness, and the form is due Nov. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Minnesota · 8d

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Northfield City Administrator Martig named finalist for Richfield job

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig is one of five finalists to lead the city of Richfield. In a statement to KYMN, Martig confirmed he is a finalist for the position. “I value the relationships and work we have built together during my ten years serving Northfield. Personal considerations and professional goals led me to explore this opportunity, including Richfield’s Twin Cities location, strong sense of community, and its redevelopment opportunities,” Martig said. “The selection process is ongoing, and no decision has been made. I remain focused on my responsibilities in Northfield and working with Council, staff, and community partners to advance our priorities.”

Northfield, MN · 7d

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Since 1928, The Same Family Has Rolled Old-Fashioned Candy Canes By Hand In Minnesota

Somewhere in Minnesota, a family has been twisting peppermint candy canes by hand since 1928. Not stamped out by some giant machine, but rolled and shaped the slow, old-fashioned way. That alone made me curious. Then I learned the same shop sells chocolate-covered caramel treats called Alligators and keeps a...

Apple Valley, MN · 9d

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Residents want more light shed on proposed solar farm in Welch Township

Some of the people behind the proposed 2,000-acre solar farm in Welch Township hosted a public informational session at the city's library on Wednesday. Outside the library, there were a small group of protesters holding signs that read "Stop Solar Fields." The massive solar farm hasn't become reality yet, but...

Welch, MN · 9d

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Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber names businesses of the year

(ABC 6 News) – The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce honored several local businesses during its annual celebration Tuesday. The chamber recognized winners in large, medium and small business categories. Oak Park Place won the large business of the year award. The Albert Lea Bus Company was named medium business of the year. Ignite […]

Albert Lea, MN · 10d

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Rochester's Costco Liquor Store Doubled in Size, but We Think It's Still Missing One Thing

Rochester's Costco Liquor expansion is finished. See what’s new, how much bigger the store is, and what we think is still missing after the construction.

Rochester, MN · 10d

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Meyer Logistics rolls into Minnesota with new cross-dock facility

Specialized transportation service provider Meyer Logistics recently announced it’s opening a new cross-dock facility in Rochester, Minnesota, according to an article by automotive aftermarket publication The Shop. The new cross-dock facility will act as a regional distribution hub to support fast and cost-effective deliveries for aftermarket, marine, RV, and...

Rochester, MN · 10d

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Winona makes progress on new hotel tax, no parks silver bullet

Winona could soon have a new funding source for tourism-related projects. Winona and Visit Winona are exploring the creation of a tourism improvement district (TID) that would generate an estimated $375,000 annually through a fee on lodging stays in town. At the Winona City Council’s last meeting, city officials said the TID may not be as significant a revenue source for the city to catch up on its deferred park maintenance as previously hoped.

Winona, MN · 9d

Minnesota Now

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A Claw Arcade With No Employees Just Opened in the Apache Mall

Pixeljoy, a new claw arcade, just opened in Rochester’s Apache Mall. See what the games cost, how tokens work, and what prizes you can win.

Rochester, MN · 11d

The Financial Wire

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Former Frontier Communications 401(k) participants who want a rollover instead of a check must return a form by Dec. 8

Former participants in the Frontier Communications 401(k) plan who want their share of a $14,050,000 class-action settlement moved into a retirement account, rather than mailed as a check, must submit a rollover form by Dec. 8, 2026. The deadline applies only to those who choose a rollover. Former participants who do nothing are scheduled to... The post Former Frontier Communications 401(k) participants who want a rollover instead of a check must return a form by Dec. 8 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Faribault, MN · 9d

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Commission passes solar farm moratorium to County Board

Following residents' concerns from earlier this year about a series of solar arrays installed along Apple Blossom Drive Scenic Byway impacting the area's natural beauty, the Winona County Planning Commission considered an interim ordinance this month that would ban new solar projects, or expansions, for up to one year. During that time, staff would study potential impacts of solar, wind turbines, and cell tower development county-wide and develop some regulations to protect scenic byways and scenic resources. Planning Commission members questioned how something would be designated “scenic,” but voted to pass the interim ordinance to the County Board with some changes. A solar developer with farms on Apple Blossom Drive said the ban feels targeted, and an apple orchard owner in the same area defended solar farms, saying it helps make his businesses possible.

Winona County, MN · 9d

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