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Minnesota City Now the Best for Renters in Entire Midwest
If you're a renter, did you know that the best city for you in the entire Midwest can be found right here in Minnesota?. If you watch any of those real estate shows on networks like HGTV, then you know that a common refrain is how most of the subjects of each episode can't wait to get out of their current living situation, usually a rental or a situation where they're staying with friends or family, and into a home they've purchased.
Mazeppa Daze brings thousands of people
MAZEPPA, Minn. - The Mazeppa Daze brings in thousands of people all over the country. Organizers say the goal of the daze is to celebrate the community. Some of the events that happened today were a softball and volleyball tournament and a 5K run. One organizer Dan Nelson says it's a big time event.
Severe storms leave trees down and homes without power in Rochester
(ABC 6 News) – Severe storms ripped through southeastern Minnesota and part of northern Iowa on Saturday, leaving destruction in their wake. Trees and large branches were knocked down by heavy wind and rain across parts of Rochester, blocking roads, driveways, and even falling onto homes. Cole Smith was...
Score the Ultimate Olmsted County Fair Experience!
Imagine the thrill of spinning, looping, and zooming on all your favorite rides as many times as you want and then coming back to the grandstand to watch events from thrilling I.M.P. Autocross to the destruction of the Demolition Derby.
Rochester Community Back-to-School Block Party coming back for another year
ROCHESTER, Minn.-The Rochester Community Back-to-School Block Party is coming back for its fourth year to help more kids and families be prepared for the school year. Back-to-School Block Party committee member Lisa Ross says, "I think that with all these amazing partnerships that we have with all the people that attend and volunteer that as something as simple as a backpack filled with supplies or even a pair of shoes can really make a world of difference for a kid and it increases their confidence."
URGENT! 3,400+ Kids in SE Minnesota Need Help With School Supplies This Year
Not trying to wreck your summer right now but just a heads up, school starts again in about a month (plus or minus a week or two depending on where you live in Minnesota). Target, Walmart, and all of the stores are getting ready to show you ALL of the fancy and new pencil pouches, backpacks, and items that are needed for your kid this year in school.
New Law Allows Minnesota Breweries to Sell THC Drinks on Tap
A new law took effect on July 1st, 2024 in Minnesota that now allows breweries to sell hemp-derived, THC-infused drinks on tap. This is big news for breweries who already were making and selling their own THC drinks in cans. THC on Tap at Minnesota Breweries. Plenty of breweries across...
Rochester City Council okays natural landscape installations
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The City of Rochester has adjusted its Tall Grass and Weeds Ordinance to allow private owners to install and maintain natural landscapes and characterizes them as planned, intentional and maintained landscapes. The changes by the City Council brings Rochester’s ordinance in line with state law.
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