Democrats Assume Full Control of Minnesota LegislatureDemocrats Assume Full Control of Minnesota LegislatureThey began their work at noon with a more than $17 Billion surplus.Associated PressAssociated Press
Four New Members Join Olmsted County Board to Start New YearFour New Members Join Olmsted County Board to Start New YearGregg Wright was elected Chair of the County Board.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Tax Collections Exceeded Brand New ForecastMinnesota Tax Collections Exceeded Brand New ForecastThe new revenue forecast predicting a $17 billion state budget surplus might have been a bit conservative.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Olmsted County Contributes $420K to Wastewater ProjectOlmsted County Contributes $420K to Wastewater ProjectThe project will connect the Zumbro Ridge Estates Mobile Home Park to Rochester's Wastewater Treatment PlantAndy BrownellAndy Brownell
Proposal For Former Seneca Site in Rochester Appears DeadProposal For Former Seneca Site in Rochester Appears DeadOlmsted County officials say the negotiations with Titan Development are at an impasse.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
2023 Olmsted County Budget and Property Tax Win Final Approval2023 Olmsted County Budget and Property Tax Win Final ApprovalThe commissioners also approved pay raises for the county's elected officials.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Sick and Tired of Contaminated Chicken? Here’s USDA’S Plan.Sick and Tired of Contaminated Chicken? Here’s USDA’S Plan.There are way more Turkey Processing Plants in Minnesota than Chicken Processing Plants, but that doesn't mean the USDA's expected change won't affect us.James RabeJames Rabe
Tremendous: Pregnant Minnesota Candidate Delivers Speech While Overcome by ContractionsTremendous: Pregnant Minnesota Candidate Delivers Speech While Overcome by ContractionsOK, who's gone into labor at the most inconvenient time? James RabeJames Rabe
Bill Just Passed Minnesota House To Ban Discrimination Based on HairstyleBill Just Passed Minnesota House To Ban Discrimination Based on HairstyleThis is the second time this issue passed the Minnesota House. James RabeJames Rabe
Rochester Snow Plow Parking Restrictions May Be ShortenedRochester Snow Plow Parking Restrictions May Be ShortenedA vote on the proposed change is expected to the future meeting of the Rochester City Council.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
MN Ends Fiscal Year With Revenues $2.7 Billion Above ForecastMN Ends Fiscal Year With Revenues $2.7 Billion Above ForecastEvery category of tax revenue was higher than expected. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Legislative Leaders Agree on Public Safety Budget BillMinnesota Legislative Leaders Agree on Public Safety Budget BillIt should mean the legislature will be able to complete the budget in time to avoid a government shutdown.Associated PressAssociated Press
Longtime Rochester Civic Music Director RetiringLongtime Rochester Civic Music Director RetiringSteven Schmidt joined the organization in 1989. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Trial Date Set for Lawsuit Over Downtown Rochester Parking RampTrial Date Set for Lawsuit Over Downtown Rochester Parking RampThe ramp is currently closed for unspecified work. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell