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100 deadliest days has arrived on Rochester roads
KIMT News Three's Maureen Dudley spoke with Sgt. Christianson about the stretch between memorial and labor day being the most deadly time on the road. Minnesota State Patrol speaks on the 100 Deadliest Days of summer. Memorial Day started the 100 deadliest days of summer and the Minnesota State Patrol...
Newest park-and-ride location in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. - On June 3, Rochester Public Transit (RPT) will begin service to its newest park-and-ride location, 75th st park-and-ride. The 478-stall parking facility is located on Prairie Vista Drive NW just southwest of the intersection of Hwy 52 and 75 st NW. It is RPT’s fifth park-and-ride location...
Several Minnesota school districts get federal funds for green school buses
MINNEAPOLIS — More than a dozen school districts across Minnesota are getting money for clean buses.The funding is part of the Biden administration's efforts to help schools reduce their carbon footprint and save money.The money is enough for 15 school districts across Minnesota to replace nearly 100 buses with ones that run on clean energy. Sixty-seven will be electric.In the Twin Cities, St. Paul will benefit the most with funding to replace 25 buses. The Capitol City is followed by Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, which will get money for eight new buses. Seven buses will be replaced in St. Louis Park, four in...
Olmsted County employers talk about summer jobs
OLMSTED COUNTY, Minn.- Summer employers are ready to hire high school students seeking work. The Rochester Golf and Country Club is looking for more summer workers to help fill out its staff in the bag room, at the pool, and in its restaurant ahead of the June 7 opening at its golf course.
Soldiers Field hosts annual Memorial Day program
ROCHESTER, Minn.- The Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial hosted its annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 27, starting with a procession of veteran’s groups and other community organizations. There was a heavy turnout this year and seating was in short supply at the memorial by the time the event...
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