Business
Ramstad: Minnesotan who completed world’s hardest triathlon says we all ‘have capacity to do great things’
Norseman finisher Susanne Blazek, a behavioral scientist in Pine Island, Minn., has learned how to drive herself and others to do difficult things.
AuthoredEvan Ramstad
AuthoredEvan RamstadFebruary 22, 2025
Rochester
In Rochester, federal freeze hurts food access for the needy
Food shelves and other nonprofits say funding freezes and grant cutoffs from federal sources are hurting efforts to get enough produce and other goods to residents.
February 21, 2025
Greater Minnesota
ICE moving detainees from rural Minnesota to Texas jail
Attorneys say it indicates Minn. is running out of immigrant detention space as the Trump administration pushes for mass deportations, expanded jailing of unauthorized immigrants.
February 21, 2025
Rochester
Rochester’s Pill Hill historic district wins OK from City Council
The designation seeks to limit redevelopment pressure in Rochester’s most storied neighborhood.
February 20, 2025
Rochester
Rochester wanted art, now opts for more walkability in central plaza
The raised pavers at the city’s high-profile Peace Plaza have been the subject of safety and accessibility concerns.
February 20, 2025
Rochester
Rochester Pride to host author whose book was removed from elementary school shelves
Emily Neilson will travel to Rochester from Portland, Ore., to discuss her LGBTQ-themed children’s book, “The Rainbow Parade.”
February 19, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Police arrest teen in southern Minnesota shooting that killed one, wounded another
Officials have yet to point to a possible motive.
February 17, 2025
Rochester
A letter to the editor and a message in a bottle led to 40 years together
Stephen MacLennan proposed to his late wife, Mai, after declaring his love in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune in 1983.
February 14, 2025
Rochester
The city of Rochester and its school district reaffirm support for city’s DEI programs
Mayo Clinic, which has received $550M in NIH funding over the last two years, continues to analyze the situation.
February 14, 2025
Rochester
Two restaurant workers detained as ICE descends on Rochester
Nupa restaurant says it has closed one of its locations indefinitely after two of its workers were picked up by ICE agents on Wednesday.
February 14, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Fastenal founder, Winona philanthropist Bob Kierlin dies
Kierlin was notoriously frugal, but generous with the community, helping found and fund Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
February 12, 2025
News & Politics
MnDOT reveals winners of ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest
A nod to our superstar, culture and, of course, our weather.
February 12, 2025