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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 · 6d
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One of Iowa’s last remaining Art Deco movie theaters is due for repair

It took nearly a century for the lashings of Iowa weather to wear down the Art Deco façade of Charles City’s landmark 1935 movie theater. But a few summers ago, it became clear the terracotta tiles which rise in a carnival of red, blue and gold above the marquee needed repair.

Charles City, IA · 1d
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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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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 · 1d
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Waterloo restaurant gives free meals to veterans on Veterans Day

WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - Big Head Burger in Waterloo gave free meals Wednesday to all veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day. Bob May served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1968. “I was maintaining a system that refuels aircraft,” May said. “I had to stand by the...

Waterloo, IA · 2d

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Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee Wednesday recommended approval for the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa to establish bachelor of applied professional studies degrees, developed in deference to […]

Iowa · 3d

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Winnebago County Post-Election Audit Confirms Election Night Results

Following the November 3rd General Election, Winnebago County officials conducted the required post-election audit on Thursday, November 12th. The audit confirmed a perfect match between the hand count and the election night results from the voting machines. By Iowa law, the Secretary of State randomly selects a precinct in each...

Winnebago County, IA · 1d

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Forest City Library Board Fills Positions

The Forest City Library Boardl was tasked with filling a pair of positions with their library board. Forest city Administrator Tony Mikes explained that the council has done its job with the oversight board. Mikes explained that there were several candidates for the seats on the library board. The board...

Forest City, IA · 1d

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UNI Wins Nod for Redeker Dining Overhaul

University of Northern Iowa students eating in the Redeker Center will soon get new skylights, reconfigured food stations and an allergen-free grab-and-go counter. The Iowa Board of Regents signed off on the dining project on Nov. 12, clearing the way for construction to begin next year. The board approved UNI...

Cedar Falls, IA · 20h

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Large Grant for Public Transit

The Black Hawk County Gaming Association has awarded a $750,000 grant to improve public transit in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. A joint initiative between the cities and MET Transit is looking to raise a total of $4.6million to fund a micro-transit pilot program. The program will use smaller passenger vans to navigate designated zones to provide shared rides that connect riders directly to their destination or link them efficiently to MET Transit’s existing fixed route bus network. Ideally, it would be a “first-mile/last-mile” connector. Specific passenger fares remain under evaluation but the program aims to lower transit barriers, shorten travel times, and increase ridership across the transit system.

Cedar Falls, IA · 2d

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Iowa housing inventory grows as Franklin County prices rise

Iowa’s housing market had more homes available for buyers in October, while sales activity slowed with the seasonal shift toward winter. Locally, Franklin County saw fewer home sales but higher prices compared with a year ago. According to the latest figures from Iowa REALTORS®, the state had 10,737 active...

Franklin County, IA · 21h

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84 years later, Waterloo remembers five brothers lost aboard USS Juneau

WATERLOO, Iowa — Eighty-four years ago Friday, five brothers from Waterloo lost their lives aboard a U.S. Navy warship during one of the most consequential naval battles of World War II. Albert, Francis, George, Joseph and Madison Sullivan were serving together aboard the USS Juneau when it sank during...

Waterloo, IA · 22h

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ENTER NOW: Show Us Waterloo's Best Holiday Lights

We need your help to showcase the best holiday light displays in Waterloo.

Waterloo, IA · 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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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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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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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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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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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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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