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Minnesota’s legislative session begins in less than two weeks, and state lawmakers are preparing to address the issue of transgender girls participating in girls’ sports.
Local lawmakers hope to address transgender girls in school sports during legislative session
Minnesota’s legislative session begins in less than two weeks, and state lawmakers are preparing to address the issue of transgender girls participating in girls’ sports.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Minnesota’s legislative session begins in less than two weeks, and state lawmakers are preparing to address the issue of transgender girls participating in girls’ sports.
We all get spam calls and texts every day, but there's a way to block all this spam that works better than just marking it as spam.
What the Tech? How to report spam calls and texts
We all get spam calls and texts every day, but there's a way to block all this spam that works better than just marking it as spam.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
We all get spam calls and texts every day, but there's a way to block all this spam that works better than just marking it as spam.
A massive donation announced Friday morning will help Mayo Clinic fund an expansive project in downtown Rochester.
Mayo Clinic receives $100 million donation from Marriott foundations
A massive donation announced Friday morning will help Mayo Clinic fund an expansive project in downtown Rochester.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
A massive donation announced Friday morning will help Mayo Clinic fund an expansive project in downtown Rochester.
On Friday, Rochester Mayor Kim Norton and Rochesterfest Executive Director Randy Stocker will be holding a press conference to discuss several major announcements related to this year's Rochesterfest celebration.
Mayor Norton to hold press conference discussing Rochesterfest 2026
On Friday, Rochester Mayor Kim Norton and Rochesterfest Executive Director Randy Stocker will be holding a press conference to discuss several major announcements related to this year's Rochesterfest celebration.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
On Friday, Rochester Mayor Kim Norton and Rochesterfest Executive Director Randy Stocker will be holding a press conference to discuss several major announcements related to this year's Rochesterfest celebration.
From Presidents' Day sales to post-holiday price drops, Consumer Reports says there are several smart buys worth your attention right now.
Consumer Confidence: What's on sale in February
From Presidents' Day sales to post-holiday price drops, Consumer Reports says there are several smart buys worth your attention right now.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
From Presidents' Day sales to post-holiday price drops, Consumer Reports says there are several smart buys worth your attention right now.
Investigators are seeking information in relation to a child's kidnapping. Joseph Andrew Bragg, 28, has been charged in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl. He faces one count of kidnapping and one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Minnesota BCA seeking information on man charged with kidnapping
Investigators are seeking information in relation to a child's kidnapping. Joseph Andrew Bragg, 28, has been charged in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl. He faces one count of kidnapping and one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
www.kaaltv.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Investigators are seeking information in relation to a child's kidnapping. Joseph Andrew Bragg, 28, has been charged in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl. He faces one count of kidnapping and one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Stewartville Winterfest kicked off on February 4 by hosting Blizzard Bingo. It's just one of many fun activities planned from Feb. 4-8. There will be Ladies Night on Feb. 5 and a fish dinner special at Adamson's Tavern on the Greens on Feb. 6.
Stewartville Winterfest kicks off with Blizzard Bingo
Stewartville Winterfest kicked off on February 4 by hosting Blizzard Bingo. It's just one of many fun activities planned from Feb. 4-8. There will be Ladies Night on Feb. 5 and a fish dinner special at Adamson's Tavern on the Greens on Feb. 6.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Stewartville Winterfest kicked off on February 4 by hosting Blizzard Bingo. It's just one of many fun activities planned from Feb. 4-8. There will be Ladies Night on Feb. 5 and a fish dinner special at Adamson's Tavern on the Greens on Feb. 6.
As Minnesota lawmakers are testifying in the U.S. Senate over fraud that happened in State programs, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst wrote an act aimed at preventing fraud nationwide.
Sen. Ernst creates act on Fraud Prevention, as fraud takes center stage in U.S. Senate
As Minnesota lawmakers are testifying in the U.S. Senate over fraud that happened in State programs, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst wrote an act aimed at preventing fraud nationwide.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:52 AM
As Minnesota lawmakers are testifying in the U.S. Senate over fraud that happened in State programs, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst wrote an act aimed at preventing fraud nationwide.
At caucuses across Olmsted County, Minnesotans were asked who they would prefer to represent their party in the Minnesota Governors race.
Minnesota caucus attendees polled on governor candidate preference
At caucuses across Olmsted County, Minnesotans were asked who they would prefer to represent their party in the Minnesota Governors race.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:53 AM
At caucuses across Olmsted County, Minnesotans were asked who they would prefer to represent their party in the Minnesota Governors race.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and school leaders plan to address the impact of federal detention of children on Minnesota families in a conference on Thursday.
Gov. Walz, school leaders to address impact of federal detention of children on MN families
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and school leaders plan to address the impact of federal detention of children on Minnesota families in a conference on Thursday.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and school leaders plan to address the impact of federal detention of children on Minnesota families in a conference on Thursday.
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, MiEnergy Cooperative and People's Energy Cooperative issued a peak energy alert set to begin Monday, Feb. 2 at 7 a.m.
Peak energy alert issued for Dual Fuel Energy Management Program members beginning Monday morning
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, MiEnergy Cooperative and People's Energy Cooperative issued a peak energy alert set to begin Monday, Feb. 2 at 7 a.m.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, MiEnergy Cooperative and People's Energy Cooperative issued a peak energy alert set to begin Monday, Feb. 2 at 7 a.m.
Family Promise Rochester, a nonprofit serving individuals and families across 13 counties, hosted their first-ever "Coldest Day of the Year Walk" at Cascade Lake Park, where around 150 participants bundled up and took to the trails.
"Coldest Day of the Year Walk" highlights housing insecurity facing Rochester families
Family Promise Rochester, a nonprofit serving individuals and families across 13 counties, hosted their first-ever "Coldest Day of the Year Walk" at Cascade Lake Park, where around 150 participants bundled up and took to the trails.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Family Promise Rochester, a nonprofit serving individuals and families across 13 counties, hosted their first-ever "Coldest Day of the Year Walk" at Cascade Lake Park, where around 150 participants bundled up and took to the trails.
Federal agents were spotted outside the Olmsted County Government Center conducting an operation on Jan. 31.
Video shows federal agents outside Olmsted County Government Center
Federal agents were spotted outside the Olmsted County Government Center conducting an operation on Jan. 31.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Federal agents were spotted outside the Olmsted County Government Center conducting an operation on Jan. 31.
Crews respond to vehicle fire in Rochester.
Crews respond to vehicle fire in Rochester
The Rochester Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in Rochester on January 31.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Crews respond to vehicle fire in Rochester.
Several local businesses located near downtown in the Med City are shutting their doors this weekend after the owner of the building decided to redevelop the site.
Local Rochester businesses close down due to redevelopment
Several local businesses located near downtown in the Med City are shutting their doors this weekend after the owner of the building decided to redevelop the site.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Several local businesses located near downtown in the Med City are shutting their doors this weekend after the owner of the building decided to redevelop the site.
Monster trucks are coming to the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester Saturday with demolition, freestyle tricks, races and more.
"We bring that level of entertainment closer to home": Monster truck show set to take over Med City
Monster trucks are coming to the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester Saturday with demolition, freestyle tricks, races and more.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Monster trucks are coming to the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester Saturday with demolition, freestyle tricks, races and more.
The 2026 Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom is giving guests a chance to tour the historic Fox House this week.
Surf Ballroom's 2026 Winter Dance Party offers historic Fox House tours
The 2026 Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom is giving guests a chance to tour the historic Fox House this week.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:32 AM
The 2026 Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom is giving guests a chance to tour the historic Fox House this week.
The Rochester City Council is considering a new fee that if approved would be added on to everyone's natural gas bill, but first, the city is looking for public input to decide if and how it should be implemented.
City of Rochester seeks community input on proposed natural gas franchise fee
The Rochester City Council is considering a new fee that if approved would be added on to everyone's natural gas bill, but first, the city is looking for public input to decide if and how it should be implemented.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:33 AM
The Rochester City Council is considering a new fee that if approved would be added on to everyone's natural gas bill, but first, the city is looking for public input to decide if and how it should be implemented.
A man wearing a black jacket was tackled to the ground after spraying an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall she was hosting in Minneapolis on Tuesday.
Man sprays unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar and is tackled at Minneapolis town hall
A man wearing a black jacket was tackled to the ground after spraying an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall she was hosting in Minneapolis on Tuesday.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:32 AM
A man wearing a black jacket was tackled to the ground after spraying an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall she was hosting in Minneapolis on Tuesday.
Bitterly cold temperatures are expected to persist throughout the coming week, posing potential dangers.
Tips to prevent frostbite and hypothermia as bitter cold temperatures persist
Bitterly cold temperatures are expected to persist throughout the coming week, posing potential dangers.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Bitterly cold temperatures are expected to persist throughout the coming week, posing potential dangers.
The Rochester Branch of the NAACP invites the community to a press conference and vigil on Monday, Jan. 26 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rochester Civic Theatre.
Rochester NAACP to host press conference and community vigil in light of federal actions
The Rochester Branch of the NAACP invites the community to a press conference and vigil on Monday, Jan. 26 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rochester Civic Theatre.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:33 AM
The Rochester Branch of the NAACP invites the community to a press conference and vigil on Monday, Jan. 26 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rochester Civic Theatre.
Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle are reacting to a U.S. Border Patrol Officer shooting and killing a United States Citizen, Alex Pretti, on the morning of Jan. 24.
Local lawmakers react to deadly shooting by federal agent against US citizen
Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle are reacting to a U.S. Border Patrol Officer shooting and killing a United States Citizen, Alex Pretti, on the morning of Jan. 24.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle are reacting to a U.S. Border Patrol Officer shooting and killing a United States Citizen, Alex Pretti, on the morning of Jan. 24.
Neighbors set off car alarms and blew whistles to alert others in the area as the vehicles moved through the community.
ICE presence at Zumbro Ridge Estates in Rochester on Friday
Neighbors set off car alarms and blew whistles to alert others in the area as the vehicles moved through the community.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Neighbors set off car alarms and blew whistles to alert others in the area as the vehicles moved through the community.
Despite the cold weather outside, people still have to head out onto the roads to go about their daily lives. If you're lucky, you can start your car remotely to get it warmed up before you head out the door, but what happens if you end up stranded or in an accident?
Safety tips for driving in extreme cold
Despite the cold weather outside, people still have to head out onto the roads to go about their daily lives. If you're lucky, you can start your car remotely to get it warmed up before you head out the door, but what happens if you end up stranded or in an accident?
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January 23, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Despite the cold weather outside, people still have to head out onto the roads to go about their daily lives. If you're lucky, you can start your car remotely to get it warmed up before you head out the door, but what happens if you end up stranded or in an accident?
Minnesotans are being called to pause daily life on Friday, as part of a statewide day of action centered on immigration enforcement.
Local businesses and organizations prepare to participate in statewide ICE protests on Friday
Minnesotans are being called to pause daily life on Friday, as part of a statewide day of action centered on immigration enforcement.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Minnesotans are being called to pause daily life on Friday, as part of a statewide day of action centered on immigration enforcement.