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Community

Owner of Shape Create Media Studios, Isaiah Jackson.

Rochester creator spotlights “Local Legends” in mini documentaries

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 10:45 AM CDT
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By Ida Rosenstein
A videographer and documentarian is showcasing the hidden stories of Rochester individuals in a series called “Local Legends.”

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Winona Health offers support to those experiencing pregnancy and infant loss

Winona Health holding memorial ceremony for infant loss

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 7:24 AM CDT
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By Ida Rosenstein
Winona Health’s Family Birth Center is holding a memorial ceremony on Saturday in support of families and individuals who have experienced the loss of a baby

Community

Hauntings with Hawk Tour at Rochester Trolly

Rochester-Mantorville ghost tours sparks community around the strange

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM CDT
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By Ida Rosenstein
For those looking to get into the Halloween spirit, Southeast Minnesota’s foremost paranormal investigator, Dr. Hawk Horvath’s local ghost tours and ghost hunting classes foster community around these collective experiences.

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Minnesota transit company offering free rides to polling locations for 2026 midterms

Minnesota transit company offering free rides to polling locations for 2026 midterms

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 5:59 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
‘Smart Transit’ is offering free trips to and from polling locations across its service area.

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Memphis Rotary Club

Braver Angels joins Rochester Rotary Clubs to facilitate political discussions

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 7:06 AM CDT
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By Ida Rosenstein
Rochester’s Rotary Clubs are collaborating with the organization, Braver Angels, for three workshops surrounding civil political discussion and understanding disagreements.

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Rochester business teacher, James McCormick, named distinguished educator

Mayo High School business teacher honored as distinguished educator by national nonprofit

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 6:30 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
The honor recognizes his six professional certifications in real-world finance topics.

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Wednesday is the last day to pre-order for Channel One Regional Food Bank's "Empty Bowls"

Soup orders for food fundraiser end Wednesday

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 7:11 AM CDT
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By Ida Rosenstein
Soup preorders for the Channel One Regional Food Bank’s “Empty Bowls” fundraiser in Rochester close on Oct.7. When picking up your soup, you can choose a handmade bowl to bring home as well. All the funds will go to those facing food insecurity in the area.

Minnesota

Rochester Downtown Dazzle Lights Parade

Downtown Dazzle winter-lighted parade to return to Rochester for third year

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 7:33 AM CDT
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By Kelsey Marier
The free, family-friendly event will return to downtown Rochester for its third year on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

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Rochester Mayor Medal of Honor Ceremony

Nominations open for 2026 Mayor’s Medal of Honor

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 7:56 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
Rochester residents have a chance to shine a spotlight on local neighbors making a difference across the city.

Minnesota

2026 Go for the Gold Fundraiser

‘Go for the Gold’ childhood cancer fundraiser in Rochester supporting two nonprofits this year

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM CDT
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By Kelsey Marier
The 35th annual race and family walk will take place on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at Cascade Lake Park.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to highlight Med City’s economic growth during Wednesday visit

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to highlight Rochester’s economic growth during Wednesday visit

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 6:05 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz plans to highlight the Med City’s economic growth during a visit today in Rochester.

Community

VA Resource Fair and Claims clinic opening to Goodhue military veterans Tuesday

VA Resource Fair and Claims clinic opening to Goodhue military veterans Tuesday

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 6:31 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a ‘Veterans Resource Fair and Claims Clinic’ from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Faribault.

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A mission of deep gratitude for dozens of area veterans took to the skies Wednesday as they...

Local veterans travel to Washington D.C. from Rochester for fourth North Star Honor Flight

Updated: Sep. 16, 2026 at 6:27 AM CDT
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By Caitlin Alexander and KTTC Staff
Veterans arrived to Rochester International Airport just before 5 a.m. for Mission Number 4 of North Star Honor Flight.

Minnesota

Overnight storm leaves Rochester cleaning up

Rochester continues Sept. 2 storm clean-up

Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
The City of Rochester says that they are still working on cleaning up damage from the Sept. 2 storms.

Minnesota

Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce

Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce to grow area economy with Momentum30 initiative

Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce a five-year initiative to invest in the city’s businesses and workforce named Momentum30

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Iowa Department of Education opens applications for school water quality grants

Iowa Department of Education opens applications for school water quality grants

Updated: Sep. 14, 2026 at 5:40 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
The Iowa Department of Education has opened applications for federal water quality grants to help facilities conduct voluntary testing and education.

Minnesota

City of Albert Lea

Albert Lea City Council to potentially send letter to complete Blazing Star State Trail

Updated: Sep. 11, 2026 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
The Albert Lea City Council will vote on Sept. 14 to send a joint letter to the Minnesota DNR to pave the remaining gravel portion of the Blazing Star State Trail.

Community

A general view of the New York skyline during an FDNY memorial to commemorate the 25th...

Local communities commemorate 9/11 with special events

Updated: Sep. 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
Here is a list of special events being held across the viewing area on that day.

Community

Gary Schroeder Jr.

Highway 58 in Zumbrota to be renamed in honor of Gary L. Schroeder, Jr.

Updated: Sep. 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
Hwy. 58 in Zumbrota will officially be renamed as the Gary L. Schroeder, Jr. Memorial Highway.

Community

Blithe Spirit is playing at the Rochester Civic Theatre

Rochester Civic Theatre to hold 75th anniversary celebration

Updated: Sep. 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
The Rochester Civic Theatre is celebrating its 75th anniversary with live music, refreshments and a show.

Community

Trumpet

Austin Community Music Center to host open house

Updated: Sep. 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
The Austin Community Music Center (ACMC) will be hosting an open house event on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1-3 p.m.

Community

Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products,...

Hormel Foods and Travis Manion Foundation to host 9/11 Heroes 5K Run

Updated: Sep. 9, 2026 at 1:05 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
Hormel Foods and the Travis Manion Foundation will be hosting their fourth annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5K.

Iowa

T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights

Central Springs High School wins $5,000 in T-Mobile sweepstakes

Updated: Sep. 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
Central Springs High School was selected to receive $5,000 from T-Mobile, and is also being entered in a sweepstakes to receive a $1 million football field renovation.

Community

Cascade Lake Beach

Rochester beaches close after Labor Day

Updated: Sep. 7, 2026 at 12:22 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
Labor Day marks the final open day for Rochester’s two public beaches.

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Rochester City Council to hear appeal over Silver Lake Dam changes Monday

Rochester City Council to hear appeal over Silver Lake Dam changes

Updated: Sep. 7, 2026 at 6:19 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
‘Friends of Silver Lake’ is appealing the HPC’s July approval of a multi-million dollar dam modification project at the Silver Lake Dam.

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Mason City firefighters raising charity money for annual ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign

Mason City firefighters raising charity money for annual ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign

Updated: Sep. 4, 2026 at 6:24 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
Through Labor Day, you can spot firefighters collecting donations at major intersections, including Monroe Avenue and 1st Street NW. and near Fleet Farm and Menards.

Minnesota

All hands on deck: Rochester storm cleanup makes significant progress

All hands on deck: Rochester storm cleanup makes significant progress

Updated: Sep. 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM CDT
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By Eric Min
Getting in early and staying late—for the past day, Rochester cleanup crews have been around the clock, conducting recovery after Wednesday’s overnight storm.

Minnesota

People wait to receive free dental care outside Northwest Dental Group.

Northwest Dental Group offering Free Dental Day on Sept. 18

Updated: Sep. 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
Northwest Dental Group is hosting a Free Dental Day at their two locations in Rochester on Sept. 18.

Minnesota

K9 Athena returns home

Olmsted County Police K9 receives $15,000 donation for medical expenses

Updated: Sep. 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
The Olmsted-Rochester K9 Foundation has presented the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office with a $15,000 check to cover medical expenses for one of its dogs.

Minnesota

Rochester Public Schools (RPS)

Rochester schools selected to receive greater access to advanced education

Updated: Sep. 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM CDT
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By Cole Negen
Rochester Public Schools is one of 24 school districts around the country that has been selected to receive greater access to advanced coursework.

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Salvation Army

Free music lessons and youth activities begin this week at the Rochester Salvation Army

Updated: Aug. 31, 2026 at 5:58 PM CDT
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By Ida Rosenstein
The Rochester Salvation Army will resume its free youth programming this Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Minnesota

Chester Woods Park entrance sign

Chester Woods Park to open to select number of deer hunters

Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 1:27 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
Chester Woods Park will be open to a limited number of deer hunters between Nov. 21 and Nov. 29.

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New marquee unveiled at Mayo Civic Center after federally funded project

New marquee unveiled at Mayo Civic Center after federally funded project

Updated: Aug. 26, 2026 at 5:53 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
The City of Rochester and Experience Rochester are celebrating the completion of a series of federally funded improvements, highlighted by a new electronic marquee at Mayo Civic Center.

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Over 4 thousand local kids to receive essential school supplies from United Way Running Start...

Over 4 thousand local kids to receive essential school supplies from United Way Running Start drive

Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 11:32 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
The United Way says they met 100% of their goal ahead of a September 4 deadline.

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Minnesota DNR celebrating 75 years of wildlife management areas with self-guided tour in Byron

Minnesota DNR celebrating 75 years of wildlife management areas with self-guided tour in Byron

Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 6:40 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting a free, family-friendly drive-along tour Thursday to mark the 75th anniversary of the state’s Wildlife Management Areas.

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Mason City implementing new “Cart Smart” garbage collection rule

Mason City implementing new “Cart Smart” garbage collection rule

Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 5:46 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
Under Mason City's new “Cart Smart” program, garbage crews will no longer accept extra bags of trash placed on top of your rolling carts.

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Decorah High School among top ranked Iowa public schools in latest rankings

Decorah High School among top ranked Iowa public schools in latest rankings

Updated: Aug. 19, 2026 at 7:55 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
This ranking only included public schools, measuring things such as how many AP-classes the seniors took as well as state test scores.

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Steele County Free Fair begins Tuesday in Owatonna

Steele County Free Fair begins Tuesday in Owatonna

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
Minnesota's largest county fair returns to the fairgrounds Tuesday for a week jam-packed full of fun events and food.

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The Iowa State Fair begins Thursday

The Iowa State Fair begins Thursday

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 4:29 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
It is time to get in the ‘fair spirit’ because Thursday is the big kick off to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines!

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Sumner Elementary School named a 2026 Minnesota School of Excellence

Sumner Elementary School named a 2026 Minnesota School of Excellence

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 9:17 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
Austin's Sumner Elementary School has been named a 2026 Minnesota School of Excellence by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association.

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Rochester City Council to look at the future of the historic Chateau Theatre

Rochester City Council examines future of the historic Chateau Theatre

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 6:16 AM CDT
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By Jess Abrahamson and Olivia Prondzinski
The Rochester City Council plans to conduct an operational study on the Chateau Theatre at a meeting Monday.

Minnesota

Historical Center Concert

History Center of Olmsted County, Booker Mini Band to host anniversary concert

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 10:10 AM CDT
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By Cole Negen
The History Center of Olmstead County will be hosting a concert in celebration of three local anniversaries.

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The 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally begins Friday

The 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally begins Friday

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:16 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
The 10 days of races, concerts and motorcycle rides across Sturgis and the Black Hills draws hundreds of riders every year.

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Mason City named 2026 All-Star Community

Mason City named 2026 All-Star Community

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 5:50 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
According to the city government’s Facebook page, the city has been named a 2026 All-Star Community by the Iowa League of Cities.

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Work begins Thursday to demolish the Zumbrota water tower

Work begins Thursday to demolish the Zumbrota water tower

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:33 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
Residents are being asked to avoid the work area during the water tower removal project.

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Rochester beer company shuttering due to ongoing 2nd Street construction

Rochester beer company closing due to ongoing 2nd Street SW construction

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 6:19 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
In a letter sent out to customers, the owners of Thesis Beer Products say they will be shutting down in the coming months.

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Minnesota celebrates Farmers’ Market Week

Minnesota celebrates start to Farmers’ Market Week

Updated: Aug. 3, 2026 at 6:31 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
Minnesotans are encouraged to use Farmers’ Market Week as a jumping-off point to build a habit of shopping local.

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North Iowa Fair begins Wednesday in Mason City

North Iowa Fair begins Wednesday in Mason City

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 6:05 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
The North Iowa Fair begins Wednesday!

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Rochester Parks & Recreation

New McQuillan Splash Pad in Rochester opens Saturday

Updated: Jul. 24, 2026 at 12:33 PM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
Rochester’s newest splash pad opens Saturday following the completion of final inspections, according to Rochester Parks and Recreation.

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Rochester mayoral candidates to take the plunge during The Landing MN fundraiser

Rochester mayoral candidates to take the plunge during The Landing MN fundraiser

Updated: Jul. 22, 2026 at 7:17 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
Multiple Rochester mayoral candidates have agreed to take the plunge during The Landing MN's 2nd annual Lace Up for Hope fundraiser.
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