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Polls Open for 2026 Midterm Election in Rochester and Across Minnesota

Minnesotans headed to the polls today to elect a new governor, U.S. Senator, and representatives across the state. Rochester voters also chose a new mayor, city council members, and school board candidates using a fresh voting format.

Rochester, MN · 5d

Y-105FM

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6 Things Rochester Has Way Too Many Of Right Now, According to Locals

What does Rochester have too many of? Locals pointed to construction, taco trucks, and new apartments in a recent online debate.

Rochester, MN · 18d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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Olmsted County breaks ground on $93M Highway 14 interchange upgrade

(ABC 6 News) – Olmsted County has started a long-awaited safety project at a dangerous Highway 14 intersection. The county held a groundbreaking for the project at Highway 14 and 60th Avenue Northwest in Rochester. County officials said the future interchange is meant to make the crossing safer and support growth in the area. Before […]

Olmsted County, MN · 8d

Fillmore County Journal

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Fillmore County Requests State Disaster Assistance

Emergency Manager Jason Harmening asked the county board at their October 27 meeting to consider the submission of a letter to Governor Tim Walz requesting state disaster assistance for damage resultant of the September 18 flood event. Beginning on September 18 there were repeated heavy thunderstorms across all of the...

Fillmore County, MN · 6d
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One-Time Grants Won’t Solve Rural EMS Funding Problems, MN Leaders Say

Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. Oct. 31—ROCHESTER — One-time grants will not save local emergency medical services, area leaders say. John Fox, director of Dodge Center Ambulance Services, has worked on several EMS and ambulance commissions that have petitioned the state of Minnesota for emergency funding and volunteer subsidies. Grants...

Minnesota · 6d

cannonfallsbeacon.com

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Minnesota Department of Health statement on measles cases in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) urges anyone who has not been vaccinated against measles to get vaccinated. MDH is working closely with local public health agencies to follow up on recent measles cases and exposures. Since mid-September, there have been 25 cases of measles confirmed in two unrelated clusters in different parts of the state (6 in Fillmore County and 19 in Todd County). All of the people who got sick with measles in recent weeks were unvaccinated. Given how contagious measles is, the case count will very likely grow in the days and weeks ahead. The current total for measles cases in Minnesota is 42 cases in 2026.

Minnesota · 8d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Uncover The Best-Kept Secret In Minnesota At This Stunning, Impossibly Well-Hidden State Park

There are secrets worth keeping, and then there are secrets so good that keeping them starts to feel like a crime against humanity. Whitewater State Park near Altura, Minnesota, falls firmly into that second category. Tucked into the limestone bluff country of southeastern Minnesota, this park has been quietly delivering...

Altura, MN · 11d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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Candy, costumes and community fuel Rochester’s Fall-O-Ween

(ABC 6 News) – Fall-O-Ween brought kids and adults to Downtown Rochester for costumes, candy and a chance to celebrate together. People in town got to enjoy some extra candy, while visitors used the event to stay in the Halloween spirit far away from home. Aurora was visiting from Michigan to see her grandma, who […]

Rochester, MN · 7d

dodgecountyindependent.com

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County attorney race may be photo-finish

The average price of gas was less than $1.25 per gallon when Dodge County Attorney Paul Kiltinen was elected. A lot has changed since November 1994 — but until Tuesday, Nov. 3, the person holding the part-time county attorney role has not. Dodge County voters will elect their first...

Dodge County, MN · 9d

takemetotn.com

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This Minnesota River Town’s Eagle Center Lets You Watch Bald Eagles Up Close All Winter

A bald eagle has a wingspan wider than most people are tall, and in one small Mississippi River town you can stand just a few feet from one. Nobody needs binoculars, a boat, or a lucky break to make it happen. Southeastern Minnesota has a riverside spot where rescued eagles...

Wabasha, MN · 8d

cannonfallsbeacon.com

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Letter to the Editor: Jason Lohmann for Minnesota Senate

Jason Lohmann is a lifelong Zumbrota resident. He is also a husband, father, farmer, lumber yard employee and public servant. That’s a lot of hats to wear! So why would Jason decide to add Minnesota State Senator to this list? Simply, he saw a need for better representation for our small towns and rural communities, and he wanted to make a difference.

Minnesota · 8d

cannonfallsbeacon.com

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Letter to the Editor: A strong voice for Goodhue County

I am writing to express my strong support for Danny Lundell who is running for the Goodhue County Board of Commissioners in District 2. Danny is exactly the kind of leader Goodhue County needs. As a resident of Stanton Township, he has already proven his commitment to our community by maintaining town roads and working side-by-side with neighbors to keep our local infrastructure safe and functional. His background in diverse industries—including home construction, farming and small business operations—gives him practical, first-hand knowledge of the everyday challenges facing working families and local business owners.

Goodhue County, MN · 10d

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Pine Island City Council ends data center litigation between MCEA and Google and mandates a new environmental assessment (Goodhue County)

A controversial proposed Google data center in Pine Island will be the first in Minnesota to undergo a new, more-robust environmental review as part of a lawsuit settlement reached this week. The data center, known as Project Skyway, has been on hold for months after the Minnesota Center for Environmental...

Pine Island, MN · 9d

KIMT

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Rochester moving forward with adult mental health clubhouse

A new resource for adults living with mental health conditions is moving forward in Olmsted County.

Rochester, MN · 10d

KIMT

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Rochester invites public to preview Sixth Ave W street plans

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The City of Rochester is hosting open houses for residents to learn about the Reimagine Sixth Avenue W project. The first session is Nov. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Spyhouse Coffee Roasters, 602 Second St. SW. The second is Nov. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Teams, with the meeting link available on the project website.

Rochester, MN · 10d

Owatonna People's Press

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Medford pool could still be closed for the 2027 season

During Monday’s meeting, the Medford City Council waded into turbulent waters while considering alternate courses of action regarding the Medford pool and sources of recreation next summer for the city’s children. Last month the Medford City Council voted to close the pool for the 2027 season in order to make necessary and long overdue repairs. However, as the council anticipated, the community was more than a little displeased with the decision as some were left wondering why the repairs didn’t begin immediately following the 2026 pool season with others criticizing the manner in which the pool has been maintained and winterized. City Administrator Elizabeth Jackson addressed the criticism, saying that the decision to close the pool was among the most difficult she has had to make in her decade with the city, but that, contrary to public sentiment, the closure will not be permanent. Jackson disputed claims that the city knew that the repairs needed to be made prior to opening for the 2026 season, stating they became aware when the pool staff began noticing significant water loss, which led them to run a hose overnight to avoid running the pool’s pumps dry. “The pool needs to be fixed and

Medford, MN · 8d

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Owatonna Planning Commission proposes zoning ordinance updates include data center definitions (Steele County)

The Owatonna Planning Commission is modernizing its Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to include and better define data centers. Greg Kruschke, the city’s community development manager, presented the updates to the planning commission during Tuesday’s meeting. He said the city of Owatonna and Owatonna Public Utilities are “not aware of and currently have no data center projects planned or under consideration.”

Owatonna, MN · 9d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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Opioid deaths are down in Minnesota but experts say help is still needed in Olmsted County

(ABC 6 News) — A new state report showed that opioid-related deaths have been gradually dropping over the last three years. Those numbers went from 1,032 in 2022 to 671 in 2025, but that doesn’t mean the problem is solved in Olmsted County. Monica Ziebell, the interim program manager for the Olmsted County Crisis Response […]

Olmsted County, MN · 10d