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U.S. Army Corps Dredging River Sand

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded a contract to Brennan Marine, out of La Crosse, Wisconsin, to move dredged river sand near Wabasha. The St. Paul District awarded a $9.1 million contract to Brennan Marine Sept. 29, to move 325,000 cubic yards of sand from the Corps’ Grand Encampment site to a permanent upland placement area near the Zumbro River Flats area, located south of Wabasha.

Wabasha, MN · 1d

Owatonna People's Press

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 · 1d

KIMT

Rochester National Community Survey says city is a good place to live, construction is a concern

Rochester residents are making their voices heard in a new community survey. They say the city has bright spots, but there is continued growing uncertainty about major projects, construction and the economy.

KIMT

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.

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KDHL AM 920

Date and Schedule Announced for Downtown Rochester’s 2026 Santa Rescue

Downtown Rochester's Here Comes Santa Claus event returns Nov. 27 with family activities, Mrs. Claus' workshop, a tree lighting, and Santa's roof rescue.

Rochester, MN · 2d

Owatonna People's Press

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New Richland is ‘out of the crisis’ after September floods

After about 700 square miles of south and southeastern Minnesota was flooded with 6 inches or more of rain in 24 hours, senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Rep. Brad Finstad, asked President Donald Trump and his administration to approve the state of Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. Gov. Tim Walz’s request for disaster assistance for the period of Sept. 18-20 covers Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca Counties. New Richland, a city of 1,200, was flooded with about 9 inches of rain, which forced evacuations during the Sept. 19 flood. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners had declared a state of emergency after the flood. “In the city of New Richland alone, more than three-quarters of homes are damaged and residents of a skilled nursing facility were evacuated and unable to return to the facility,” the Democrats and Republican wrote in a letter to Trump on Nov. 3. “This storm event has been assessed as at least as destructive as the July 2026 mega-rain that many of these communities experienced and were recovering from just months prior.” Minnesota Realtors and the REALTORS Relief Foundation announced in October that a $70,000 grant was available

New Richland, MN · 2d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

Pine Island city council race won by coin flip

(ABC 6 News) — A Pine Island city council race that is tied was decided by a coin flip on Thursday. Incumbent, Delana Weis, and challenger, Dominick Pahl, each received 711 votes. The coin landed heads, which meant Delana Weis claimed the victory in the race.

Pine Island, MN · 2d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

Gov. Walz authorizes disaster assistance after flooding in southern Minnesota

(ABC 6 News) – Gov. Tim Walz authorized state disaster assistance Wednesday for four counties in southern Minnesota after historic September flooding. The aid will support Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties after intense rainfall caused flooding, mudslides, road closures and damage to homes and property. The governor said he was grateful to the emergency […]

Minnesota · 2d

1065lakesfm.com

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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Minnesota

(Martin County) Martin County health officials are encouraging residents to check their vaccination status as measles cases continue to rise across Minnesota. The state has reported 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including an outbreak of 63 cases in Fillmore and Todd counties since mid-September. No cases have been reported in Martin County or surrounding counties. The M-M-R vaccination rate in Martin County currently stands at 75 percent, well below the 95 percent rate health officials would like to see. Officials say flu, COVID and R-S-V activity is beginning to increase as respiratory illness season gets underway. People are being encouraged to talk with their medical providers about vaccinations, particularly those who may have missed a recommended dose. Faribault-Martin County Public Health offers vaccination services, including assistance for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Martin County, MN · 3d

KTTC

Local school districts in statutory operating debt share improvements

Dodge County, MN · 2d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

Rochester Public School Board discusses member replacement

The Rochester Public School Board has decided how they will fill Karen MacLaughlin’s seat after she won election for Olmsted County Attorney.

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

Rochester Park Board votes to re-enter negotiations with Townies for Soldiers Field concessions

(ABC 6 News) — A motion failed to begin negotiations with Uni Uni Bubble Tea and Old Abe Coffee Shop to take over as concessions operator at Soldiers Field Memorial Park on Tuesday. A crowd of supporters packed into the parks and recreation board meeting, as the board discussed the future of concessions at Solders […]

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Red Wing School Board Meetings

The Red Wing School Board will have back-to-back meetings today. Members will convene as the canvassing board at 4:45 p.m. and then at 5 p.m. for their workshop. Both will be in Red Wing High School room J110. The special meeting will certify the Nov. 3 election results for the...

Red Wing, MN · 3d

News Talk 1340 KROC-AM

Townies May Have Been Saved - Second Chance After Over 2,500 Sign Petition

Is Townies closing? Not yet. The Rochester Park Board will negotiate a new agreement with the Soldiers Field concessions operator.

Rochester, MN · 2d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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Rochester City Council holding special meeting

(ABC 6 News) — The Rochester City Council is set to have a special meeting Monday afternoon to finalize the November general election results. Starting at 3 p.m. at the Government Center, council members plan to adopt a resolution declaring the November 3rd election results. At 3:30 p.m., the council is also holding a study […]

Rochester, MN · 4d

KTTC

Gov. Tim Walz approves state disaster aid for Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties

Minnesota · 2d

KIMT

Olmsted County is rewriting 40-year-old zoning rules, and you can have your say

PINE ISLAND — Olmsted County is inviting residents to share their thoughts on updated land development rules at a drop-in event. The Olmsted County Planning department will host a "Meet the Planner" session on Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Van Horn Public Library at 115 Third Street Southeast in Pine Island. The informal gathering is part of the county's effort to rewrite its zoning and subdivision ordinances for the first time in 40 years.

Olmsted County, MN · 4d

KEYC

Multiple southern Minnesota counties to receive statewide aid after severe storms

Minnesota (KTTC) – Governor Tim Walz (DFL) announced Wednesday he is authorizing state disaster assistance for four southern Minnesota counties affected by severe flooding and two northern Minnesota counties affected by wildfires. The assistance will go toward helping Fillmore, Houston, Steele, and Waseca counties recover from flooding that began...

Minnesota · 2d

mprnews.org

Midterms ended in a blue wave. Minnesota farmers have mixed feelings about it.

ListenMidterms ended in a blue wave. Minnesota farmers have mixed feelings about it. Democrats are poised to take control of the U.S. House and Senate, as well as the Minnesota Legislature in January. That’s a fact that Steele County farmer Jason Keck isn't too happy about. He thinks the Minnesota...

Minnesota · 4d

KIMT

Rochester pilot tests heat pumps, efficiency upgrades in low-income housing

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The City of Rochester's Sustainability Division and First Homes have finished energy efficiency upgrades in two apartments at Center Street Village Apartments. The project combined high-efficiency heating and cooling systems with weatherization improvements to support resident comfort and reduce energy costs. Federal funding through the U.S....