Rochester
Neighbors band together to preserve Rochester’s most storied neighborhood
Amid a wave of redevelopment, residents are taking a stand to protect historic Pill Hill.
January 17, 2025
Rochester
Rochester to honor first woman elected in the area with statue
A statue of Amelia Witherstine is planned for downtown later this year as part of a project to honor women’s contributions to the city’s public life.
January 16, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Thieves help themselves to Minnesota town’s welcome sign
The sign welcoming visitors to Millville was taken sometime between Sunday and Monday.
January 15, 2025
Culture
Resolutions fading? This Minnesotan has kept his running streak for 53 years, and he has tips.
A retired Mayo Clinic dietitian has run at least a mile every day for more than 53½ years.
January 15, 2025
Outdoor Activities
Want to cross-country ski? How and where to go in a snow-deficient Minnesota winter.
There are options for Nordic skiing on machine-made snow in the Twin Cities and beyond. Here’s how to get started.
January 14, 2025
Rochester
Tolkkinen: Bondage imagery for first-graders? No thanks.
Rochester superintendent shows courage in pulling “The Rainbow Parade.” 
AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenJanuary 11, 2025
Rochester
Rochester to focus on youth issues in 2025
Mayor Kim Norton calls on local officials to support child care, mental health and youth groups as city begins expansion projects.
January 10, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Woman allegedly drew $360K of her late mother’s Social Security since 1999
Federal documents allege she collected monthly retirement payments for 25 years after her mother died.
January 10, 2025
Rochester
Rochester police investigating discovery of two bodies
There were no obvious signs of trauma to the pair, found dead outside a vehicle, police said.
January 8, 2025
Rochester
Rochester schools remove LGBTQ-themed book over public nudity concerns
Despite the removal of the book, Rochester’s superintendent says there will be “no backtracking on books that celebrate the lived experiences of LGBTQ students and families.”
January 8, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Former congressman Tim Penny to retire from southern Minnesota nonprofit
Penny plans to transition away from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation over the next few months as its board picks a new CEO.
January 7, 2025
Rochester
He's making history as Rochester’s first openly gay City Council president
Randy Schubring, a former community relations executive at Mayo Clinic, was elected to the council’s top job in November.
January 4, 2025