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Rochester Fried Chicken Restaurant to Close Months After Reopening

Porch Fried Chicken, a restaurant in Rochester, Minnesota, has announced it will permanently close at the end of October. The closure comes about five months after the restaurant reopened in June 2026. Rochester’s Porch Fried Chicken is Closing. The fried chicken restaurant is well-known for its chicken soaked for...

Rochester, MN · 17d

Minnesota Now

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"Save Townies": Petition Started to Save Rochester Restaurant

Petition organizers ask the Rochester Park Board to delay approving a new Soldiers Field clubhouse operator and offer Townies a fair lease renewal.

Rochester, MN · 6d

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Druski skits not the same as systemic racism of blackface | Opinion

With Druski hosting "Saturday Night Live" and another episode of Halloween costumes gone wrong behind us, it seems like as good a time as any for another difficult conversation about race. It's a shame because Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. It’s the one time of the year when grown folks can dress up, act a little foolish, and pretend to be somebody else without anyone giving them a second look. Women put on sexy costumes that leave little to the imagination. Men dress as everything from Michael Myers to priests, superheroes, and just about anything else imaginable. That’s the beauty of Halloween. Nobody thinks twice about it. It’s all in good fun, but there’s one costume that should have been retired long ago: Blackface. Apparently, somebody forgot to deliver that message to a Burger King employee in Minnesota. Burger King worker serves drive-through customers in blackface On Oct. 31, a White woman working at a Burger King drive-through was recorded serving customers with her face painted shoe-polish black . The incident reportedly happened in Faribault, about an hour south of Minneapolis. When a Black customer confronted her, the employee offered an explanation that left me shaking my head.

Faribault, MN · 6d

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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 · 7d

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Chester Woods Park closes in November for deer hunts

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Chester Woods Park will close for two controlled deer hunting events in November to manage the park's deer population. The Olmsted County Parks and Trails department said the hunts aim to harvest enough animals to keep the herd healthy and manageable. The Disabled American Veterans Hunt...

Olmsted County, MN · 6d

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Meteorologist Says Goodbye to Rochester Viewers and His TV Career

A familiar morning face just delivered his final forecast on KIMT News 3. Find out why he’s stepping away from television altogether

Rochester, MN · 8d

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Six Minnesota Fish Fry Nights That Small Towns Still Plan Their Fridays Around

In a lot of small Minnesota towns, Friday has its own schedule. Cafes that usually close after lunch stay open into the evening, and pubs fill up with families, farmers, and road-trippers who all came for the same thing: a plate of fried fish. This list covers six spots, from...

Minnesota · 7d

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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 · 8d

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11 Minnesota Restaurants Where the Setting Is Almost as Memorable as the Food

We’ve all had those meals where the food was great but the room could have been anywhere. These Minnesota spots understand that where you eat matters just as much as what you eat. The setting becomes part of the story. Imagine dining beneath vaulted ceilings in a converted warehouse,...

Mantorville, MN · 8d

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Townies to close Soldiers Field location as city recommends new concessionaire

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KIMT) — A Rochester restaurant that has served customers at Soldiers Field Memorial Park for more than five years says it will close its doors by the end of the year. The announcement comes as the city recommends a new concessionaire for the park’s golf course clubhouse.

Rochester, MN · 7d

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Myre-Big Island State Park

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing the last stop on this trip, Myre-Big Island State Park. My time here was spent differently than I anticipated due to weather, but it was a cool place to see. Myre-Big Island State Park Information. Myre-Big Island State Park is located in Albert Lea,...

Albert Lea, MN · 7d

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Aderman Hall pool currently needs $475,000 in repairs

The 112-year-old Aderman Hall pool at West Hills is in need of some updating. About 5,500 or more people use the West Hills pool annually for swimming lessons, water aerobics, family open swim and rentals, along with trainings for lifeguards and water safety instructors. “There’s really no practical indoor replacement in Owatonna for a pool,” Facilities and Fleet Director Patrick McDermott told the city council during its Wednesday study session. “The only other option — especially in the wintertime — would be the Owatonna Middle School, and that really does not have good access.” When the West Hills pool had to close in the spring for repairs, the local hotels with pools were contacted about availability for swimming lessons. “We got three responses with limited or no availability, and the remaining six did not respond,” McDermott said. “I think they just didn’t want the liability of making that a public pool within a hotel would be our assumption on that.” Large pool repairs history After its construction in 1914, the West Hills pool went about 84 years without record of major repairs. In 1998, a fiberglass pool liner was installed. In 2003, and ADA-compliant restroom and lift were installed thanks

Owatonna, MN · 6d

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Goodhue 4-H’ers compete at state horse show

Congratulations are in order for several Goodhue County 4H participants who competed at the State Horse Show Sept. 18-21. Charli Gjemse (Zumbrota) competed in Barrels, Jumping Figure 8 and Key Race. Jaeda Johnson (Cannon Falls) competed in Hunt Seat Pleasure, Hunt Seat Equitation, Western Showmanship and Western Pleasure. Audrina Meyer...

Goodhue County, MN · 7d

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Dancing with the Northfield Stars sells out; livestream brings fundraiser home

Tickets for Saturday’s Dancing with the Northfield Stars are nearly gone, but organizers said residents can still watch, vote and give from home. Northfield Shares Executive Director Carrie Carroll said the in-person event at the Grand Event Center was sold out, with perhaps two tickets left. Northfield Live will stream the full program to the wider community.

Northfield, MN · 7d

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Paragon Theaters returns to Rochester, targeting November 18th opening date

ROCHESTER, MINN. (KIMT) — A familiar name in Rochester's movie theater scene is making a comeback. Paragon Theaters is returning to Rochester after more than a decade, bringing a newly renovated movie theater, luxury seating and expanded food and drink options to the city. The company first opened the...

Rochester, MN · 8d

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This Rochester Craft Store Keeps Minnesota Makers Stocked With Yarn, Frames, And Fresh Ideas

Yarn, custom framing, holiday villages, and parade-float supplies all fit under one roof. That alone made me curious about this busy craft shop in southern Minnesota. It opens at 9 most mornings and stays open until 9 at night. That means a late-evening glitter emergency doesn’t have to wait until tomorrow.

Rochester, MN · 8d

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We Got the New Opening Date for Conger Meat Market in Rochester

Wondering when Conger Meat Market is opening in Rochester? After a mechanical delay, the new opening date appears to be Thursday, Nov. 5.

Rochester, MN · 10d