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Dollar General likely on its way to Kenyon
Plans appear to be underway to build a Dollar General on the west side of Kenyon, at the former site of Milo Peterson Ford, with developer AMG properties committing to pay for the cost of rerouting a public sanitary sewer main to make the project happen. According to the development agreement approved by the City Council, the cost of the sewer line rerouting is expected to exceed $200,000. The developer has provided a letter of financial security for $275,000, or 125% of the estimated project...
Ramp closures Wednesday and Thursday at highway interchange in Kasson
KASSON, Minn. – Short-term ramp closures will happen Wednesday and Thursday at eastbound Highway 14 and Highway 57 in Kasson. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says the Highway 14 eastbound on-ramp from Highway 57 and the Highway 14 eastbound off-ramp to Highway 57 are scheduled to be temporarily closed for paving work. Work is expected to be completed during the day and drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes during this time.
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.
Permits No Longer Needed For Most Natural Landscapes in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester City Council has made some changes to a city ordinance that should make it easier for private property owners to install "natural landscapes" rather than traditional turf lawns. City officials say the amendments to the Tall Grass and Weeds Ordinance were adopted in...
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...
Legal experts offer Expungement Clinic in Rochester
KIMT News Three's Maureen Dudley shares how a southeast Minnesota group is giving those with a criminal record a second chance. A free expungement clinic comes to the Med City for those looking for help in sealing their records.
Minnesota works to define new law protecting vulnerable communities from pollution
The state’s cumulative impact law will go into effect in 2026. Regulators are trying to establish rules, and weighing what factors should be considered when analyzing existing pollution conditions. The post Minnesota works to define new law protecting vulnerable communities from pollution appeared first on Sahan Journal.
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.
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...
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