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Snow Crab And Sushi Pile Up At This Roomy Rochester Buffet Minnesota Seafood Lovers Swear By

Some buffets look plain from the parking lot and stay plain inside. This one in Rochester, Minnesota, plays a different trick. The outside barely hints at what waits beyond the doors, and that surprise is half the fun. Inside, there is a dedicated sushi station, trays of crab legs that vanish fast, a grill where cooks make your custom bowl, and a pond full of big koi fish that kids love to visit.

Rochester, MN · 21h

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Rural Veterinarians Share Stories of a Changing Profession

FILLMORE COUNTY—Imagine it is winter, 2:00 a.m. and you get a call from a local farmer that a cow is struggling to give birth to a calf. The cow is out in the field in two feet of snow. You happen to be the veterinarian who has served the community for many years and know the pride and investment this farmer has in his herd. It is your job, 24/7 to jump in your truck, tractor or snowmobile and get to the scene.

Fillmore County, 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 · 1d

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This Incredible Rochester Home Looks Like a Celebrity Mansion

You might think this celebrity-worthy mansion belongs in Hollywood, but this magnificent home is actually right here in Rochester!

Rochester, MN · 6d

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$33K Lottery Ticket Bought by New Hampton Man in Ionia

A northeast Iowa man has won a lottery prize worth more than $33,000. The Iowa Lottery says 33-year-old Mitchell Gleason of New Hampton won a jackpot prize in the MONOPOLY™ Game Tokens Progressive InstaPlay game. The game features a progressive jackpot that starts at $5,000 and increases with every ticket sold statewide until it is won.

New Hampton, IA · 2d

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‘Jane Elliott Against The World’ Is A Lesson In Unlearning Prejudice / DOC NYC

The 17th edition of DOC NYC includes in its line-up an extraordinary cinematic account that defies racism. Jane Elliott Against The World, directed by Judd Ehrlich, retraces how in the morning following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in April 1968, Jane Elliott, then a third-grade teacher in the small town of Riceville, Iowa, devised an exercise that would change the course of her life. Facing an all-white classroom, she divided her pupils according to eye colour, treating one group as superior and the other as inferior. By creating a miniature version of a discriminatory society within the classroom, she wanted her students to experience first-hand the mechanisms and emotional consequences of racism. What began as an unconventional teaching exercise soon became one of the most influential and controversial educational experiments in modern American history, turning an unknown schoolteacher into a national figure and a lifelong activist. Nearly sixty years later, at the age of 92, Jane Elliott remains as outspoken, uncompromising and combative as ever.

Riceville, IA · 2d

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This Small Iowa Downtown Is Home to the Only Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel Still Taking Guests

Frank Lloyd Wright drew plans for six hotels, and only one still hands out room keys at night. That last survivor sits in a small downtown in Iowa, right across from a city park. Wright sketched it in 1908, then left for Europe before the job was done. His associate,...

Mason City, IA · 4d

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Vote Today: Photo of Rochester Girl Is Competing for $10,000

Rochester girl's Lake Superior photo advanced to Round 2 of America’s Favorite Photos. Vote daily to help her win $10,000.

Rochester, MN · 1d

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Townies gets another chance to negotiate future at Soldiers Field Park

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KIMT) — Townies Philly Kitchen & Bar has another opportunity to negotiate its future at Soldiers Field Park after the Rochester Park Board declined to move forward with a staff recommendation to replace the current concessionaire. Townies to close Soldiers Field location as city recommends new concessionaire.

Rochester, MN · 1d

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Customer files discrimination charge over Faribault Burger King blackface

The recorded exchange at a Faribault drive-through is at the center of a charge filed with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. The employee later said, "I just wanted to be Black," according to the customer's attorneys.

Faribault, MN · 1d

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Former Northfield author to visit Faribault bookstore ahead of new novel

Priscilla Paton, the author of the Twin Cities Mystery book series, will be at Books on Central in Faribault Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. The formerly Northfield-based writer will be part of the nonprofit bookstore’s series of monthly literary events ahead of her new novel, which she is looking to release in spring 2027. During an interview with the Faribault Daily News, she talked about her book series, which she described as a “warped police procedural” with a mixture of comedic and dramatic elements. “The crimes are serious, but the banter is not,” Paton said. The Twin Cities Mystery series follows two detectives, Erik Jansson and Deb Metzger, who work together to solve murders in Minnesota, despite their many differences in personality. “They’re kind of like oil and vinegar,” Paton said. “They’re certainly not enemies, but they just think very differently. Jansson is very outdoorsy, and he doesn’t say a whole lot. And when he does, it can be ironic, you can’t really tell. But she (Metzger) sometimes speaks before she thinks.” A major part of Paton’s inspiration for writing has been Scandinavian mystery books, such as Stieg Larsson’s “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” something Paton finds fitting given

Faribault, MN · 3d

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Red Wing’s Riverfront Trail Expansion Connects Parks, People, and Views

Red Wing’s Mississippi River, scenic bluffs, parks, and trails have long made it a destination for outdoor recreation. The newly completed Riverfront Trail segment brings those assets together, giving residents and visitors a new way to experience the community. The Red Wing Port Authority is highlighting the newest Riverfront...

Red Wing, MN · 3d

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King Arthur, Wales film preview Nov. 24

Sailor, adventurer, filmmaker, and raconteur Taff Roberts will present a preview of his upcoming documentary, “The Legendary King Arthur and his Welsh Connections,” on Tuesday, November 24, at 7 p.m., at the Winona County Historical Society. The documentary will capture the 1500-year-old evidence of the Arthurian legend from its beginnings in Wales, as recorded by fifth- to sixth-century bards and later written by monks. Geoffrey of Monmouth popularized the tales in the 12th century. The legend was retold as courtly romance by the 12th-century French poet Chretien de Troye and again by Sir Thomas Malory in the 15th century. Monty Python and Hollywood have kept the stories alive in modern times.

Winona County, MN · 1d

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Bands wanted for two 2027 summer concert series in Rochester

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester Public Music is accepting applications from local and regional bands interested in performing as opening acts for the 2027 Riverside Music Series and FORWARD Park Concerts. These are paid performance opportunities that give musicians the chance to share their music with new audiences and be...

Rochester, MN · 2d

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Long-awaited Steele County animal shelter nears fundraising finish line

The wait for an animal shelter in Steele County has stretched on longer than anyone expected, but the volunteers guiding the project have announced they’re finally close to meeting their goal. After several years of fundraising, they hope to have the shelter up and running soon. Construction is nearly complete on the facility, which stands next to Lake Chase Dog Park. Steele County Humane Society board members Liane Peterson and Deb Singelstad predicted an opening date early next year. Although it was originally budgeted at $2 million, repeated delays and soaring construction costs have pushed the actual price tag closer to $2.4 million. More than once, construction has paused to allow fundraising to catch up. They’re currently seeking “a couple hundred thousand” to finish the building, purchase furnishings and fixtures and give them the initial operating funds they need. Singelstad said that even now a handful of large donations could advance the project’s timeline. “Once we get open, it’s going to be a big asset to Steele County. We’ll be able to house these animals that need help,” she said. Crews are in the third and final stage of construction, installing ceiling grids, electric fixtures, kennels and other necessities. The

Steele County, MN · 3d

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No charges in rat throwing incident at Twin Lakes city council meeting

The Freeborn County Attorney decided no charges would be filed after a dead rat was placed in front of city councilors.

Twin Lakes, MN · 2d

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Radium Girls: A deadly glow and a fight for justice

Looking for something to do this weekend? Go see the play “Radium Girls” at OHS’ Wenger Auditorium. Director Erik Eitrheim brings another spectular drama to OHS. The play’s plot centers around Grace Fryer played by senior Justice Moots who works at a factory painting watch faces for miliary use during WWI. Fryer and other female employees were preferred over men to do the painting because it was thought their hands were smaller and more ambidextrous. Women would wet the brushes in their mouths to create a sharp point unknowningly ingesting poisonous radium which became deadly. Employers and company-hired doctors denied the paint was dangerous and blamed their illness’ on other factors. Eventually enough women were getting fatally ill and decided to fight the company through grueling lawsuits. This is an inspriational drama about the human spirit and what it can endure and the fight for justice.

Owatonna, MN · 3d

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Minnesota 'Jingle bars' bringing holiday spirit to Twin Cities and beyond

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Holiday pop-up bar season is filling Minnesota with holiday cheer, giving patrons plenty of options to celebrate across the state. Jingle Bar at Aster House: Expect Floor-to-ceiling tinsel, twinkling lights, and holiday beats as guests sip festive cocktails during ugly sweater contests and interactive holiday party games led by "Christmas miracle makers." Visit Jingle Bar at Aster House.

Minnesota · 5d

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River Arts Alliance Announces New Artist Support Grants

River Arts Alliance Announces New Artist Support Grants. River Arts Alliance (RAA), southeast Minnesota’s premier organization dedicated to connecting artists and community, is excited to announce a new Artist Support Grant program. RAA intends to offer grants up to $500 to local artists to help further their work, and to share it with the public. Grant funds might cover supplies, promotions, or any other expenses that could help an artist further their practice, and bring work to the public. Specific grant guidelines and application timelines will be released in early 2027.

Winona, MN · 2d