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Punishing people for sleeping and camping in public spaces
In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled fining or jailing people for sleeping and camping in public places when there is no shelter available does not violate the Constitution. The decision gives local governments the license to criminally punish people in homeless encampments or other public spaces. A recently...
Ultimate Guide To The Olmsted County Fair in Rochester, Minnesota
Summer is full of fun in Southeast Minnesota and one of the biggest events is about to start, the Olmsted County Fair in Rochester, Minnesota! Check out this complete guide below that answers the most popular questions people have about the Olmsted County Fair. When Is The Olmsted County Fair...
Rochester City Council discusses cannabis businesses in the city
(ABC 6 News) — In Rochester, the City Council held a study session on Monday discussing cannabis businesses in the city. The council is looking to narrow down how many cannabis businesses they want to allow to operate in Rochester. The council’s plan contains 10-20 cannabis businesses, and how...
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.
Construction work to start Monday on Olmsted County 2117 Building
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Construction on parts of Olmsted County’s 2117 building is scheduled to start Monday. The building, located at 2117 Campus Drive SE in Rochester, will have work done both inside and outside to improve water drainage on the exterior of the building and meet updated building codes.
Direct balloting for Aug. 13 primary election in Olmsted County starts Friday
ROCHESTER, Minn. – This Friday is the start of absentee in-person direct balloting for the August 13 primary election. Direct balloting is when voters insert their ballots directly into a tabulator at the direct balloting location. The locations, dates, and hours for directed balloting in Olmsted County are:. ·...
I-90 off-ramps to southbound Highway 52 to close until November in Olmsted County
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Drivers on Interstate 90 are going to find the off ramps to southbound Highway 52, southeast of Rochester, closed through November. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says I-90 eastbound and westbound vehicles should use Exit 218 , travel north on Highway 52 and exit at 50th Avenue, turn left and exit to southbound Highway 52. I-90 drivers can also take Exit 224 near Eyota and go south on Olmsted County Road 7 to access Highway 52 north of Chatfield.
Rochester candidate forums kicking off Monday
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The League of Women Voters of Rochester is inviting the public to listen to city council candidates share their positions on community issues at the Rochester Public Library auditorium. Forum schedule:. Monday, July 22 from 6:30 to 7:45 - RPL Auditorium. Rochester City Council Ward 2. Candidates:...
Rochester Authors speak on publishing in the modern era
ROCHESTER, Minn. To let the community get to know the local authors Garden Party books held a festival where 14 authors show up to sign and sell their books. One of them was 84 year old local author Evelyn Townsend. She was showcasing her new science fiction book Green Streak. She says in 2005 she tried to get one of her books published but couldn't do it. She says with self-publishing companies it makes it easier to publish.
Southeast Minnesota reacts to President Biden’s departure from race
(ABC 6 News) – Barely a week after the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump, the political world was rocked again as Biden announced his departure from the presidential race. For some voters, it came sooner than expected. “I think it was expected something had to change,” said...
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