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KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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Joe Powers discusses his vision as Rochester mayor

(ABC 6 News) – A new face is taking over Rochester’s top office with Kim Norton leaving after eight years. Joe Powers defeated Dr. Jess Garcia in a close race Tuesday night and plans to hit the ground running — so what is he hoping to focus on first? “Affordable housing, first and foremost. I […]

Rochester, MN · 8d

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Townies to close Soldiers Field location as city recommends new concessionaire

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KIMT) — A Rochester restaurant that has served customers at Soldiers Field Memorial Park for more than five years says it will close its doors by the end of the year. The announcement comes as the city recommends a new concessionaire for the park’s golf course clubhouse.

Rochester, MN · 6d
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Minnesota Now

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Demolition of Silver Lake Dam Underway as Modification Project Continues

The Silver Lake Dam demolition kicked off this week in northeast Rochester. A 19 million dollar overhaul will replace it with rock rapids and pools designed to balance water levels, river flow, and recreation for the community.

Rochester, MN · 8d

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How NW Olmsted County grows may depend on your voice

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments will host a community open house on Nov. 18 to gather input on the Northwest Expansion and Transportation (NEXT) Study. The event will take place at the Oxbow Park nature center from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants will get a brief...

Olmsted County, MN · 7d
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Red Wing E-Waste Event Success

The City of Red Wing Waste Campus’s recent e-waste collection event was a huge success. In total, 666 vehicles passed the gates, dropping off two semis' worth of electronics and over 11 tons of appliances. Some people disposed of laptops or appliances left over from a kitchen renovation, but...

Red Wing, MN · 8d

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MN Christmas Market Returns For 11th Year With Three Holiday Popups

Eleven years of local makers under one roof. The MN Christmas Market pops up in St. Paul, Cottage Grove and Red Wing this season, a dollar at the door.

Red Wing, MN · 8d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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New electrical substation in Austin powers up

It’s been 30 years since the city of Austin last built a new electrical substation.

Austin, MN · 7d

KIMT

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Rochester educator Amy Ward wins statewide excellence award

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Amy Ward, coordinator for the Bridge Collaborative at Rochester Public Schools Community Education, received one of nine Regional Community Educator of Excellence Awards from the Minnesota Community Education Association. The Minnesota Community Education Association announced the winners at its annual statewide conference in Rochester. The awards...

Rochester, MN · 7d

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Paragon Theaters returns to Rochester

A familiar name in Rochester's movie theater scene is making a comeback. Paragon Theaters is returning to the city with a completely renovated space, new luxury amenities and a focus on keeping movies affordable.

Rochester, MN · 7d

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Rochester Public Schools to see a boost in funding

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester Public Schools will receive more than half a million dollars in additional funding following the passage of a state constitutional amendment that increases the distribution rate from Minnesota's permanent school fund from 2.5% to 4.5%. Superintendent of Rochester Public Schools, Kent Pekel, said the change...

Rochester, MN · 7d

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New Mayor in Pine Island makes Google data center part of his workplan (Goodhue County)

A new mayor in Pine Island hopes to bring a new direction to the city’s biggest issue: the proposed Google data center. Mark E. Lang earned 66.4% of the vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, during the city’s elections. Brandi Veith Staloch, who took over last summer when former mayor David Friese stepped down, earned 32.9% of the vote, unofficially.

Pine Island, MN · 9d

KDHL AM 920

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Olmsted County Approves $76M Highway 14 Interchange Contract

After holding a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday, the Olmsted County Board today approved a $76.2 million contract to build the Highway 14/County Road 44 interchange.

Olmsted County, MN · 9d

KIMT

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Rochester may get new golf clubhouse vendor at Soldiers Field

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation is recommending the Rochester Park Board authorize staff to negotiate a concession agreement with Uni Uni and Old Abe for the golf course clubhouse at Soldiers Field Memorial Park. The recommendation follows a request for proposals process authorized by...

Rochester, MN · 7d

KFIL Radio

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MN Christmas Market Returns For 11th Year With Three Holiday Popups

Eleven years of local makers under one roof. The MN Christmas Market pops up in St. Paul, Cottage Grove and Red Wing this season, a dollar at the door.

Red Wing, MN · 8d

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Data center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns

ListenData center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns. Fervent opposition to large-scale data centers proved to be a motivating political factor in high-profile races from Ohio to Texas in this year’s election. The hot-button issue also played a major role in some local races across Minnesota. In Pine...

Minnesota · 8d

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Sheriff’s races appear on Tuesday’s ballots

Three county sheriff’s races went before voters on Tuesday. The most notable one was in Monroe County where Mike Krause won against current Sheriff Wes Revels, who was running as a write-in candidate. Revels’ endorsed candidate Chris Weaver lost to Krause in the August primary, prompting the sheriff to...

Monroe County, WI · 9d

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Demolition of Silver Lake Dam Underway as Modification Project Continues

The Silver Lake Dam demolition kicked off this week in northeast Rochester. A 19 million dollar overhaul will replace it with rock rapids and pools designed to balance water levels, river flow, and recreation for the community.

Rochester, MN · 8d

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Election Night prayer vigils to be held across Southern Minnesota

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – ISAIAH, a statewide non-profit made up of a multiracial group of faith communities, will gather 10 southern Minnesota communities Tuesday for “Count Every Vote” Election Night prayer vigils as polls close. Most vigils will run from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Local faith...

Mankato, MN · 11d

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Jake Johnson sneaks past Brad Finstad in an apparent upset in southern Minnesota congressional district

Jake Johnson appears to have ridden a blue wave into Congress, upsetting incumbent Brad Finstad in a district once seen as safely Republican, though the razor-thin margin will trigger a recount. The Rochester teacher-turned-Democratic candidate won the 1st Congressional District race with just 324 votes to spare with all precincts...

Minnesota · 9d