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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 · 5d
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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 · 3d

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Albert Lea Care Facility Expands Water Testing After New Legionnaires' Cases

Two residents of St. John's Lutheran Community in Albert Lea have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease since the facility identified its first case in July, and the senior care campus has responded by restricting water use and expanding testing across its water system. The facility detected Legionella bacteria in samples from portions of its water system, according to a statement from the organization.

Albert Lea, MN · 8h
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Hagie Plant Closes Leaving Clarion Officials Trying to Find a Buyer

A top official in the City of Clarion says Deere and Company’s decision to close a site where self-propelled crop sprayers have been made for 79 years is disappointing. Clint Middleton has lived in Clarion for 27 years and has been the city administrator since 2019. Ray Hagie invented...

Clarion, IA · 5d
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U.S. Capitol holiday tree to stop in Albert Lea on way to Washington

Minnesotans have a chance to see The People’s Tree on its journey to the U.S. Capitol when it makes its only Minnesota stop in Albert Lea on Thursday.

Albert Lea, MN · 17h

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Lakota nonprofit gives back to veterans through hunting and meals

LAKOTA, Iowa —  Sixteen years ago, Jason Becker read a book called “Final Salute” and paid a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. He thought about those two things, and speaking with his Dad, Bernie, the two agreed there were things they could do to encourage and help veterans. Thus, Lakota Hunting With Heroes was founded. […]

Lakota, IA · 1d

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Rain delays Mason City road project past Thanksgiving as other North Iowa work nears finish

MASON CITY, Iowa — Rain has pushed a Mason City road project behind schedule, while several other North Iowa construction projects are nearing completion, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. “Unfortunately with the rain, the project will probably extend past Thanksgiving,” Iowa DOT spokesman Pete Hjelmstad said. “We’ll...

Mason City, IA · 2d

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Estherville Chamber Hosts Annual Awards Banquet

(Estherville)—The annual banquet and awards ceremony of the Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce, Excel Estherville and Estherville Area Growth Partnership was held Tuesday night at the Estherville Elks Lodge. The evening was highlighted by the presentation of the 2026 Chamber awards including two lifetime achievement awards. One of the awards was presented to Steve Danielson whose business, Steve’s Sales and Service, celebrated 50 years in business earlier this year. Danielson is the longtime director of the NW Iowa Concert Band and has volunteered for many activities in the community.

Estherville, IA · 1d

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Mason City families invited to free coat giveaway Thursday

MASON CITY, Iowa — United Way of North Central Iowa will hand out coats to local children Thursday at Music Man Square. The annual Kids Coat Drive distribution runs from 4 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 12. Families can stop by and pick out a new winter coat for their children, who must be present to receive one.

Mason City, IA · 1d

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SALUTE TO VETERANS | Chance meeting leads to long Navy career

(WOODBURN) — It’s hard to believe that just passing time on the second floor of a Mason City, Iowa, building could end up sending a teenager to sea. But that’s […]

Mason City, IA · 1d

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Veterans Day ceremony held at Mason City Veterans Monument in Central Park

MASON CITY — A Veterans Day ceremony was held late this morning at the Veterans Monument in Central Park in downtown Mason City. Mayor Pro Tem Paul Adams read from a proclamation by the city honoring local veterans. “Whereas, 12 stones of shining granite stand proudly in historic Central Park in downtown Mason City, whereas, these eight-foot stones highlight a place of beauty for veterans, families, and visitors to reflect and find solace as they honor those serving our country, and whereas the best way we can show our gratitude is by not squandering the precious gift of freedom that they defended for us and not limiting ourselves in our community to small dreams.”

Mason City, IA · 1d

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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 · 13h

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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 · 16h

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Local school districts in statutory operating debt share improvements

Dodge County, MN · 1d

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Rochester Public School Board discusses member replacement

The Rochester Public School Board has decided how they will fill Karen MacLaughlin’s seat after she won election for Olmsted County Attorney.

Rochester, MN · 2d

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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 · 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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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 · 2d

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Date and Schedule Announced for Downtown Rochester’s 2026 Santa Rescue

Downtown Rochester's Here Comes Santa Claus event returns Nov. 27 with family activities, Mrs. Claus' workshop, a tree lighting, and Santa's roof rescue.

Rochester, MN · 1d

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Rochester National Community Survey says city is a good place to live, construction is a concern

Rochester residents are making their voices heard in a new community survey. They say the city has bright spots, but there is continued growing uncertainty about major projects, construction and the economy.

Rochester, MN · 2d