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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

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Owatonna Football ends their season in a heartbreak loss

The Owatonna Huskies football team saw their 2026 season come to an end after a heartbreaking 25-20 loss to Rochester Century in the section semifinals on Saturday, Oct. 31. After putting together a strong season finishing with a 7-1 record in the regular season, the Huskies were hoping to continue their season with another playoff win. However, Century came out on top, ending Owatonna’s season and bringing a tough ending to what had been a successful season.

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Holiday Train to whistle into Owat.

The Holiday Train will be whistling its way into Owatonna this holiday season in an effort to bring the community together while fighting food insecurity at the same time. Owatonna will be one of many communities across Canada and the U.S. hosting the Canadian Pacific Kansas City, CPKC, Railroad during its annual tour which begins Nov. 19. The Owatonna stop will take place Dec. 11 at 3:45 p.m. at the railroad crossing between Viracon and Wenger Corporation.

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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 · 2d

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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...

Rochester, MN · 23h

CBS Minnesota

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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Naloxone box installed outside Zumbrota City Hall

Zumbrota has installed a free, 24-hour Naloxone box outside City Hall, to help prevent overdose deaths and connect people to treatment.

Zumbrota, MN · 18h

KDHL AM 920

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

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Pine Island city council race to be decided by coin flip

(ABC 6 News) — A Pine Island city council race that is tied will be decide by a coin flip, or a method of chance, on Thursday. Incumbent, Delana Weis, and challenger, Dominick Pahl, each received 711 votes. The council seat will be decided at 6 p.m. during a special meeting to canvass election results.

Pine Island, MN · 1d

Owatonna People's Press

‘Proactive not reactive’: Planning commission moves forward with ordinance amendments

After being asked 100 questions by Owatonna, Northfield and Pine Island residents about data centers, the Owatonna Planning Commission moved forward with recommending its proposed ordinance amendments, including defining and regulating data centers. “It’s a 0.001% area of what we’re doing,” Community Development Manager Greg Kruschke said about data centers during the open house before Tuesday’s planning commission meeting. “The code was last updated in the ‘80s. There’s been updates through there, but the last major overhaul (was in the 1980s).” Changes to the Zoning Ordinance include cutting about 50 pages, updating zoning districts, adding a shoreland ordinance and modernizing home occupation standards, among others. Data centers were defined as “A facility used for the storage, processing, management, and distribution of digital data and information, consisting of servers, networking equipment and supporting infrastructure such as cooling systems, backup power generation and electrical equipment.” The definition was further broken up to major and minor data centers; major data centers have a capacity threshold of “greater than 5 MW of totaled designed IT load (often expanding to 100+ MW),” while minor data centers have “up to 5 MW of total designed IT load.” During the open house, Planning Specialist Emma Bransford said

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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 · 1d

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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 · 19h

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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 […]

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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 · 1d

KIMT

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...

Rochester, MN · 1d

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Balancing School and sports as a Student Athlete

Dealing with school and sports can be a very challenging experience for student athletes. Having to worry about tests and assignments while knowing you have a big game or contest ahead of you later in the day can negatively affect your performance in class or in your sport. While you may have multiple responsibilities that you have to take care of in the classroom and on the court or field, finding a balance between the two is essential to being successful.

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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 · 1d

Owatonna People's Press

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

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Intro to hoops: Owatonna boys basketball is undwerway

A new season brings new expectations, new opportunities, and for the Owatonna Huskies, one final opportunity for a group of seniors to leave their mark on the basketball program. As the opening tip of the 2026-27 season gets closer, Owatonna is preparing for a season built around team chemistry, athleticism,...