Open in NewsBreak

Waltham

See all locations
Customize your news
26°F
publisher avatar

Events

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

partner publisher · 13.3K followers
article img

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 […]

Rochester, MN · 12h

familydestinationsguide.com

website

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 · 5d
article img

KIMT

website

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 · 16h
article img

KIMT

website

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 · 12h
article img

KAAL-TV

website

Stewartville Volleyball pulls out five set win in State Quarterfinals

(ABC 6 Sports) – The Stewartville Tigers kicked off their third straight state tournament appearance taking on Cretin-Durham Hall in the State Quarterfinals Wednesday. The Tigers hit the ground running in the first set and didn’t let off the gas winning sets one and two. A back and...

Stewartville, MN · 1d

fastfoodclub.com

website

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 · 2d

Owatonna People's Press

partner publisher · 1.5K followers

An overview of Steele County’s $4.8 million construction efforts this year

Steele County Engineer Jacob Rezac updated the Steele County Commissioners on their 2026 County Construction projects and an outlook on projects on the horizon for 2027 on Tuesday. Rezac’s presentation included construction windows and an itemized cost for each project which in total incurred a bill of $4,764,000. The first project subheading included retrofitting various culverts in the county. A 10 by 8 box culvert was installed in Havana Township at 64th Street NE under bridge 74J33. The approximate cost was $185,000, which came in at 26% under budget. The project’s duration was from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28 and issues faced included utility conflicts and relocation. A pair of box culverts measuring 16 by 8 and 16 by 9 respectively were installed in Summit Township under bridge 74J37 at 19th Street SE. The approximate cost came in at $468,000, which was 32% under budget. The project’s duration was from Sept. 4 to Sept. 28. Issues faced included high water due to rain. A 12 by 8 box culvert was installed at CSAH 18 under bridge 74J36 at an approximate cost of $437,000, which was 49% under budget. The project’s duration was from Aug. 10 to Sept. 15. Issues faced

Steele County, MN · 12h

KIMT

website

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 · 2d

KDHL AM 920

partner publisher · 26.4K followers

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 · 19h

KAAL-TV

website

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 · 1d

Owatonna People's Press

partner publisher · 1.5K followers

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 · 17h

Owatonna People's Press

partner publisher · 1.5K followers

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

visitbluffcountry.com

website

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 · 14h

myfamilytravels.com

website

This Historic Minnesota Restaurant Was Once A Stagecoach Stop Before Minnesota Even Became A State

A stone doorstep at one old Minnesota restaurant is worn down by more than a century of footsteps. That groove started forming when stagecoaches still rolled up outside. The first version was a tiny log hotel, just 16 by 24 feet. It opened in 1854, four years before Minnesota was even a state. Mail carriers and weary travelers stopped there on long trips west.

Mantorville, MN · 1d

KIMT

website

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%...

Rochester, MN · 20h

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

partner publisher · 13.3K followers

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 · 1d

KDHL AM 920

partner publisher · 26.4K followers

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 · 2d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

partner publisher · 13.3K followers

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 · 1d

KIMT

website

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...

Rochester, MN · 13h

KIMT

website

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 · 2d