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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.

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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.

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Second crash in an hour reported on Hwy 63 near RST

(ABC 6 News) — A second Hwy 63 crash in the past hour has been reported near the Rochester International Airport. Related: Reports of a crash on U.S. 63 northbound According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash took place on northbound Hwy 63 between Woodbine Street Southeast and Frontage Road. The crash was reported […]

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Mayo Clinic Announces New President and CEO

Mayo Clinic today announced that Dr. Matthew R. Callstrom has been elected to succeed Dr. Gianrico Farrugia to serve as the next Mayo Clinic president and CEO.

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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...

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Grand Meadow sympathy fund approaches $90,000

GRAND MEADOW, Minnesota — Donations have reached $83,000 to help the mother whose three boys who were shot to death in their father’s Grand Meadow over the weekend. A friend who set up the GoFundMe site, DeeDee Payne, set aa goal of $90,000. Payne said: “Those who know Lauren know just how much being their mom meant to her. Her boys were her pride and joy, her happiness, and the center of her universe.” The funds are designated for funeral and other exoenses and also the grieving mother’s lost income from missing work.Meanwhile the Mnnesota Bureau of of Criminal Apprehension has entered the investigation. The biys, were14-year-old twins and a 7 year old.

Grand Meadow, 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 · 4d

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Family Recipes Still Rule At These Seven Minnesota Mexican Restaurants Run By The Same Owners For Years

Some of the best Mexican food in Minnesota comes from kitchens where the same families have been cooking for years. These are not flashy chains that change their menus every season. They are neighborhood places with recipes named after relatives, regulars who have been coming back for decades, and plates...

Minnesota · 1d

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7,000 Free Turkeys Up for Grabs in Minnesota Before Thanksgiving

A food company is coming through for turkey lovers in Minnesota.

Austin, 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 · 3d

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Rochester school board vacancy open after director resigns

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Rochester School Board is accepting applications to fill a seat left vacant by the resignation of Director Karen MacLaughlin. The board announced the vacancy at its Nov. 10. The open term runs through Jan. 2, 2029. To qualify, applicants must be at least 21 years...

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Mayo Clinic AI predicts kidney stones better than standard method

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers say they have developed an artificial intelligence model that predicts kidney stone composition more accurately than a standard calculation, using results from a 24-hour urine test. Researchers say the AI model correctly predicted kidney stone composition in 73% of patients, compared with 33%...

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4th Winner of 2026 – $3,600 Poly Outdoor Furniture Announced

On September 30, 2026, Natasha Moeller, of Stewartville, Minn., won a $3,600 Poly Outdoor Furniture set from Artisan Home Furnishings in Rural St. Charles, Minn., from a drawing for the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Best of the Best contest. In July, Katlin Koenigs, of Stacyville, Minn., won a $900 Green...

Stewartville, MN · 2d

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Veteran Village in Rochester breaks ground

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans broke ground on a new housing development that will provide at least 10 units for veterans who have experienced homelessness. The Veteran Village Rochester project came together after the Mayo Foundation connected MACV with Olmsted County, which owned the land...

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Warriors roll past Cannon Falls 63-12 in state quarterfinal blowout in Rochester

ROCHESTER, Minn. (WXOW) — Caledonia dominated Cannon Falls 63-12 in a state quarterfinal matchup. The Warriors jumped ahead early when Grant King handed off to Brodie Knutson, who took it outside for a touchdown to make it 14-0. On the very next drive, King pitched out to Knutson, who turned on the jets and juked a defender on his way to another score, extending the lead to 21-0.

Cannon Falls, MN · 2d

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Mayo Clinic is changing how stomach cancer surgery works

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Surgeons are bringing back an old stomach cancer operation that was largely abandoned decades ago, now using new techniques to fix the problems that made doctors stop using it in the first place. Dr. Travis Grotz, a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist, said the operation called proximal...

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Inland JV to Kick Off Minnesota Project

Rochester Economic Development Co. provided $90 million in financing. Inland National Development Co. and Reuter Walton Development are working on Citywalk Apartments, a 342-unit multifamily project in Rochester, Minn. The community is expected to serve Mayo Clinic’s personnel. The project was initially put forward as a seven-story, 131-unit apartment...

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Beau Sathre leads Southland with energy and action

(ABC 6 Sports) – Southland senior Beau Sathre has helped lead the Rebels on a historic postseason run with a simple three-step plan and a team-first approach. Southland’s senior standout entered the season with a clear focus as the Rebels built toward a chance to make history. The...

Kasson, MN · 3d

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UPDATE: FAA lifts nationwide ground stop following communications failure

UPDATE: Domestic flights across the US are being allowed to depart again following the hours-long ground stop. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy says old air traffic control technology and overloaded routers are to blame. Rochester International Airport has updated their arrivals and departures. Delta Airlines flight 4852 from and to...

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