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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.

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Fillmore County residents push back on Xcel Energy transmission line plan

(ABC 6 News) – Fillmore County residents are raising concerns about Xcel Energy’s proposed Gopher to Badger power line and its possible impact. Xcel Energy is planning the major transmission line project across southern Minnesota. In Mabel, Fillmore County residents gathered at a town hall to share their concerns over similar, significant projects proposed throughout […]

Fillmore County, MN · 1d

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New apartment complex open in Rochester

A new affordable housing development is opening its doors in Rochester, bringing dozens of new apartments to a community facing a growing need for affordable places to live.

Rochester, MN · 1d
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Meet Karen MacLaughlin: The next Olmsted County Attorney

(ABC 6 News) – Olmsted County voters elected Karen MacLaughlin to lead the county attorney’s office. MacLaughlin isn’t new to elected office or the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office. She’s served on the Rochester School Board since 2021 and spent over 16 years as an assistant attorney for the county. However, something that is new is […]

Olmsted County, MN · 2d

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Winona planning commission approves 24-hour homeless shelter at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) — Winona's Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve a conditional use permit allowing Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota to operate a round-the-clock homeless shelter at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 265 Lafayette St.

Winona, MN · 2d

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New affordable housing development opens in Rochester, marking major milestone for local housing coalition

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KIMT) — A new affordable housing development is opening its doors in Rochester, bringing 48 apartments to a community working to address its growing housing needs. Restoration Glen celebrated its ribbon cutting Thursday, on the Bear Creek campus in southwest Rochester. The opening also marks a major...

Rochester, MN · 2d

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7,000 Free Turkeys Up for Grabs in Minnesota Before Thanksgiving

A food company is coming through for turkey lovers in Minnesota.

Austin, MN · 20h

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No ID needed: Free turkey drive-through in Austin Nov. 14

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corporation is teaming up with Hy-Vee, the United Way of Mower County and local organizations to give away thousands of turkeys to help families prepare for the holidays. The Hometown Turkey Takeover will happen Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 9 a.m. at the Mower...

Austin, MN · 3d

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Veteran Village in Rochester breaks ground

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans broke ground on a new housing development that will provide at least 10 units for veterans who have experienced homelessness. The Veteran Village Rochester project came together after the Mayo Foundation connected MACV with Olmsted County, which owned the land...

Rochester, MN · 1d

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This Historic Minnesota Restaurant Was Once A Stagecoach Stop Before Minnesota Even Became A State

A stone doorstep at one old Minnesota restaurant is worn down by more than a century of footsteps. That groove started forming when stagecoaches still rolled up outside. The first version was a tiny log hotel, just 16 by 24 feet. It opened in 1854, four years before Minnesota was even a state. Mail carriers and weary travelers stopped there on long trips west.

Mantorville, MN · 3d

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St. Charles moves forward with South Fork housing development

With a shortage of available housing lots and growing concerns about affordability, the city of St. Charles is taking a more active role in residential development through its South Fork Community Development Initiative, a project officials hope will bring more than 120 housing units to the community. The city is preparing land in the South Fork neighborhood for a variety of potential housing options, including single-family homes, twinhomes, duplexes, townhomes and a possible apartment complex. The initiative is intended to make residential construction more attainable by having the city prepare the land and infrastructure before private builders and individual homeowners take over construction. The hope is for construction to begin in Spring 2027.

St Charles, MN · 3d

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Rochester considers temporary pause on data center development

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KIMT) — Rochester city leaders are considering a temporary pause on data center development as they look to establish rules and hear from residents about whether such facilities belong in the community. The Rochester City Council is scheduled to consider an interim ordinance authorizing a study and...

Rochester, MN · 1d

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Inland JV to Kick Off Minnesota Project

Rochester Economic Development Co. provided $90 million in financing. Inland National Development Co. and Reuter Walton Development are working on Citywalk Apartments, a 342-unit multifamily project in Rochester, Minn. The community is expected to serve Mayo Clinic’s personnel. The project was initially put forward as a seven-story, 131-unit apartment...

Rochester, MN · 1d

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Hwy. 14 in Rochester Reopens After Crews Finish Railroad Project Early

Good news for your commute: Hwy. 14 in Rochester is back open between South Broadway and 3rd Ave. SE, and crews finished the railroad crossing work a day early.

Rochester, MN · 2d

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Moore says Fry slandered her, county is negotiating in ‘bad faith’

When the Steele County Commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 25 to pursue a contract with Dr. Kellyanna Moore, who has filled the coroner role since 2009, it appeared the Steele County coroner saga was close to a resolution. However, the negotiations between Moore and Steele County Attorney Robert Jarrett seem to have hit an impasse. The commissioners went into closed session, which the agenda cited as being protected under attorney-client privilege, following Tuesday’s board meeting and reconvened for the subsequent open session to publicly discuss the coroner contract structure. The discussion was spearheaded by Jarrett. His position was that the current services agreement as outlined provided no coverage options for claims related to coroner services—such as body transportation and workers’ compensation suits for those currently employed through Moore’s office—and that the Minnesota County Insurance Trust could not offer coverage. It was his belief that the gap in coverage could leave the county open to litigation in the future. As such, he said he refused to sign off on the services agreement as proposed. Moore contended that no claims have been made against her office during her time as the Steele County coroner and that her insurance as well as that

Steele County, MN · 2d

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Veterans Village Rochester aims to end veteran homelessness in the city

A new veterans housing project in Rochester aims to help former service members find stable housing and support after leaving the military.

Rochester, MN · 1d

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North Service Drive Sidewalk Meeting

The stretch along North Service Drive between McDonald's and the Red Wing Mall is a busy retail area, with steady vehicle traffic turning in and out to shop and dine. The City of Red Wing has been making plans to add a pedestrian sidewalk, a long-awaited project to help walkers navigate safely.

Red Wing, MN · 1d

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Pine Island meeting: Have a say on Hwy 52 noise walls

PINE ISLAND, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting Nov. 18 to discuss noise wall voting for residents and property owners along Highway 52. The meeting will focus on two locations determined to be reasonable and feasible for building noise walls that will provide...

Pine Island, MN · 18h

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Walz Orders Disaster Aid for Six Minnesota Counties Hit by Floods and Wildfires

Six Minnesota counties are set to receive state disaster assistance after a year that brought both devastating flooding in the south and destructive wildfires in the north. Gov. Tim Walz authorized the aid for Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties following September flooding, and for Cook and Lake counties after July wildfires damaged public infrastructure.

Minnesota · 1d

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Naloxone box installed outside Zumbrota City Hall

Zumbrota has installed a free, 24-hour Naloxone box outside City Hall, to help prevent overdose deaths and connect people to treatment.

Zumbrota, MN · 1d