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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.
Major Construction Project at Busy Southeast Minnesota Interchange Starts Monday
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Monday marks the starting date for one of Minnesota’s largest road projects. The $27.5 million project will transform one of the busiest interchanges in southeast Minnesota over the next three years. Crews started work this past February by clearing trees to make room for the...
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.
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...
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 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.
$4 Million Housing Project Subsidy Before Rochester City Council
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester City Council is expected to vote Monday on a proposal to invest $4 million in a major housing development in northwest Rochester. Under the plan, the funding from the Rochester sales tax extension approved by voters last fall to support economic vitality will be used to reduce the prices of just over 200 new homes that are set to be included in the Prairie Ridge Development along Valleyhigh Drive Northwest and the 50th Avenue Northwest.
Rochester Active Sports Club holds tour of trail at Northern Heights Park
ROCHESTER, Minn.-The Rochester Active Sports Club has been working on a proposal for a multi-use trail at Northern Heights Park. On July 13th, the club gave community members a chance to tour the proposed trail route. Rochester Active Sports Club board member Scott Hogen says, "We offered a tour, a...
Rochester's League of Women Voters to conduct series of primary election forums
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A series of primary candidate forums will be held by the League of Women Voters Rochester. Organizers say every forum will take place in the Rochester Public Library auditorium and doors will open to the public at 6 pm for each event. Forum schedule:. Monday, July...
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