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RPS Board Chairwoman Cathy Nathan said Rochester is one of only seven school districts throughout the state that hold primary elections for board positions.
Rochester Public Schools considers eliminating need for primary election for board positions
RPS Board Chairwoman Cathy Nathan said Rochester is one of only seven school districts throughout the state that hold primary elections for board positions.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:39 AM
RPS Board Chairwoman Cathy Nathan said Rochester is one of only seven school districts throughout the state that hold primary elections for board positions.
GOP faithful predict the state's fraud scandal will move voters to its camps, rather than ICE moving them away.
Demuth wins Olmsted County straw poll in race for governor among caucus-goers
GOP faithful predict the state's fraud scandal will move voters to its camps, rather than ICE moving them away.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:22 AM
GOP faithful predict the state's fraud scandal will move voters to its camps, rather than ICE moving them away.
Small groups spread between about 30 classrooms at Mayo High School. DFL caucuses also took place at Century High School, Byron Middle School and Stewartville High School.
DFL caucus participants show up to be heard
Small groups spread between about 30 classrooms at Mayo High School. DFL caucuses also took place at Century High School, Byron Middle School and Stewartville High School.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Small groups spread between about 30 classrooms at Mayo High School. DFL caucuses also took place at Century High School, Byron Middle School and Stewartville High School.
Despite the ongoing immigration enforcement, Superintendent Kent Pekel announced during Tuesday's meeting that the spike in absenteeism has largely declined to the levels it was at prior to January.
Rochester Public Schools passes resolution protecting students amid ICE enforcement, sees absenteeism decline
Despite the ongoing immigration enforcement, Superintendent Kent Pekel announced during Tuesday's meeting that the spike in absenteeism has largely declined to the levels it was at prior to January.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Despite the ongoing immigration enforcement, Superintendent Kent Pekel announced during Tuesday's meeting that the spike in absenteeism has largely declined to the levels it was at prior to January.
Rochester athletes shut out of state meet after a tough day in the Section 6 meet in Burnsville.
Rochester Alpine skiers fall short in section meet
Rochester athletes shut out of state meet after a tough day in the Section 6 meet in Burnsville.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Rochester athletes shut out of state meet after a tough day in the Section 6 meet in Burnsville.
The trial is expected to last for about 10 days.
Dr. Michael Joyner faces questions and makes his case in Mayo Clinic trial
The trial is expected to last for about 10 days.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:36 AM
The trial is expected to last for about 10 days.
Proposed Hadley Valley project could see 177 single-family homes and 28 fourplexes added to northeast Rochester.
Proposed annexation and development of 183 acres sparks concerns for Haverhill Township neighbors
Proposed Hadley Valley project could see 177 single-family homes and 28 fourplexes added to northeast Rochester.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Proposed Hadley Valley project could see 177 single-family homes and 28 fourplexes added to northeast Rochester.
Byron has 10 football players committing to play college football Wednesday, taking advantage of National Signing Day.
An unprecedented 10 Byron football players committing to play college football
Byron has 10 football players committing to play college football Wednesday, taking advantage of National Signing Day.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Byron has 10 football players committing to play college football Wednesday, taking advantage of National Signing Day.
Commissioners pledge nearly $17,000 in unused funds from 2025 Channel One collaboration as way to help ensure families have food access.
Olmsted County provides food support amid ICE fears
Commissioners pledge nearly $17,000 in unused funds from 2025 Channel One collaboration as way to help ensure families have food access.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Commissioners pledge nearly $17,000 in unused funds from 2025 Channel One collaboration as way to help ensure families have food access.
Tennessee will be the eighth NFL franchise that Casey "Gus" Bradley, a Zumbrota native, will coach for. He'll join new head coach Robert Saleh's staff as defensive coordinator.
Reports: Zumbrota native Gus Bradley to become Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator
Tennessee will be the eighth NFL franchise that Casey "Gus" Bradley, a Zumbrota native, will coach for. He'll join new head coach Robert Saleh's staff as defensive coordinator.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Tennessee will be the eighth NFL franchise that Casey "Gus" Bradley, a Zumbrota native, will coach for. He'll join new head coach Robert Saleh's staff as defensive coordinator.
A copy of Ernest Hemingway’s book, “The Old Man and The Sea,” signed six decades ago by the famous author during his stay in Rochester while receiving treatment for depression, has completed its final journey.
Hemingway's signed book, long held by Rochester's Franciscan sisters, completes its journey to Stockholm
A copy of Ernest Hemingway’s book, “The Old Man and The Sea,” signed six decades ago by the famous author during his stay in Rochester while receiving treatment for depression, has completed its final journey.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
A copy of Ernest Hemingway’s book, “The Old Man and The Sea,” signed six decades ago by the famous author during his stay in Rochester while receiving treatment for depression, has completed its final journey.
Rochester Public Transit drivers are ready to strike, if needed, amid contract negotiations with the bus operator hired by the city.
Rochester bus drivers authorize potential strike
Rochester Public Transit drivers are ready to strike, if needed, amid contract negotiations with the bus operator hired by the city.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Rochester Public Transit drivers are ready to strike, if needed, amid contract negotiations with the bus operator hired by the city.
Columnist Steve Lange says his family wasn't a "Christmas in Puerto Rico"-type family. Until now.
A Puerto Rican Christmas
Columnist Steve Lange says his family wasn't a "Christmas in Puerto Rico"-type family. Until now.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Columnist Steve Lange says his family wasn't a "Christmas in Puerto Rico"-type family. Until now.
The shooting occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, as the Stewartville wrestling team was preparing to leave for a trip to North Dakota.
Logan Moyer resigned as a coach with Stewartville wrestling team weeks before shooting
The shooting occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, as the Stewartville wrestling team was preparing to leave for a trip to North Dakota.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:56 PM
The shooting occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, as the Stewartville wrestling team was preparing to leave for a trip to North Dakota.
While compensation for all Mayo Clinic employees climbed in 2024, raises for top executives jumped by 13% and more. Mayo now has 42 staffers paid more than $1 million for the year.
Mayo Clinic's top execs continue to see pay raises of 13% to 24%
While compensation for all Mayo Clinic employees climbed in 2024, raises for top executives jumped by 13% and more. Mayo now has 42 staffers paid more than $1 million for the year.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:39 PM
While compensation for all Mayo Clinic employees climbed in 2024, raises for top executives jumped by 13% and more. Mayo now has 42 staffers paid more than $1 million for the year.
Four years ago, Lake City native Taylor Heise was the last player cut from the U.S. Olympic women's hockey team. This week in Italy, she'll be front and center in red, white and blue.
Taylor Heise's Olympic moment has arrived — finally
Four years ago, Lake City native Taylor Heise was the last player cut from the U.S. Olympic women's hockey team. This week in Italy, she'll be front and center in red, white and blue.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Four years ago, Lake City native Taylor Heise was the last player cut from the U.S. Olympic women's hockey team. This week in Italy, she'll be front and center in red, white and blue.
Green + The Grain, a new restaurant with a menu of fresh salads and wraps, opened its doors on Jan. 29 in Suite 101 of the Wells Fargo complex at 21 First Avenue SW.
New restaurant makes downtown Rochester a little greener
Green + The Grain, a new restaurant with a menu of fresh salads and wraps, opened its doors on Jan. 29 in Suite 101 of the Wells Fargo complex at 21 First Avenue SW.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Green + The Grain, a new restaurant with a menu of fresh salads and wraps, opened its doors on Jan. 29 in Suite 101 of the Wells Fargo complex at 21 First Avenue SW.
The Section 1 girls hockey playoffs are loaded with talented goalies, tough defenders and high-end playmakers. Here's a look at 10 of them, as the playoffs begin Wednesday.
10 Players, 3 Storylines to Watch in the Section 1 girls hockey playoffs
The Section 1 girls hockey playoffs are loaded with talented goalies, tough defenders and high-end playmakers. Here's a look at 10 of them, as the playoffs begin Wednesday.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:48 AM
The Section 1 girls hockey playoffs are loaded with talented goalies, tough defenders and high-end playmakers. Here's a look at 10 of them, as the playoffs begin Wednesday.
Divide follows unanimous support to reaffirm welcoming policies as a city of compassion.
Rochester council splits on legal response to ICE
Divide follows unanimous support to reaffirm welcoming policies as a city of compassion.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Divide follows unanimous support to reaffirm welcoming policies as a city of compassion.
Dr. Michael Joyner is contesting what he describes as weaponized disciplinary action in retaliation for his speaking out about corporate partners trying to access patient data. Mayo counters that he was punished for repeated unprofessional behavior.
Jury trial begins in lawsuit between doctor and Mayo Clinic
Dr. Michael Joyner is contesting what he describes as weaponized disciplinary action in retaliation for his speaking out about corporate partners trying to access patient data. Mayo counters that he was punished for repeated unprofessional behavior.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Dr. Michael Joyner is contesting what he describes as weaponized disciplinary action in retaliation for his speaking out about corporate partners trying to access patient data. Mayo counters that he was punished for repeated unprofessional behavior.
The driver had non-life threatening injuries.
1 person injured in icy Highway 14 crash near Stockton
The driver had non-life threatening injuries.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:24 AM
The driver had non-life threatening injuries.
The teenager had non-life threatening injuries.
Austin teenager injured in crash Monday
The teenager had non-life threatening injuries.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:07 AM
The teenager had non-life threatening injuries.
Ellis Doyle Spencer, 25, pleaded guilty to second-degree arson for setting fires at the Residences of Old City Hall in April 2025.
Man who set fires at downtown apartment building gets probabtion
Ellis Doyle Spencer, 25, pleaded guilty to second-degree arson for setting fires at the Residences of Old City Hall in April 2025.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Ellis Doyle Spencer, 25, pleaded guilty to second-degree arson for setting fires at the Residences of Old City Hall in April 2025.
As one action among several to detect and prevent fraud in Medicaid programs, the Minnesota Department of Human Services is recruiting more state employees to conduct site visits for 5,800 providers.
Minnesota will revalidate nearly 6,000 Medicaid service providers by summer, officials say
As one action among several to detect and prevent fraud in Medicaid programs, the Minnesota Department of Human Services is recruiting more state employees to conduct site visits for 5,800 providers.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM
As one action among several to detect and prevent fraud in Medicaid programs, the Minnesota Department of Human Services is recruiting more state employees to conduct site visits for 5,800 providers.
Although Ron Pagel hasn’t been teaching in the classroom, or driving students in a yellow bus, or blowing a whistle during PE, he’s still had a profound impact on Dover-Eyota Public Schools over the past 30 years.
30 years later, Ron Pagel is still helping Dover-Eyota move forward
Although Ron Pagel hasn’t been teaching in the classroom, or driving students in a yellow bus, or blowing a whistle during PE, he’s still had a profound impact on Dover-Eyota Public Schools over the past 30 years.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Although Ron Pagel hasn’t been teaching in the classroom, or driving students in a yellow bus, or blowing a whistle during PE, he’s still had a profound impact on Dover-Eyota Public Schools over the past 30 years.