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Rochester Town Hall to discuss police use of drones and cameras
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (172+ words) Rochester Mayor Kim Norton. ROCHESTER, Minn. " Rochester Mayor Kim Norton and the Rochester Police Department will host a public Town Hall on March 3 to discuss the use of advanced technology in policing. The event will feature presentations and live demonstrations…...
Rebecca Church runs for Winona County Attorney, pledges fair justice
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (244+ words) WINONA, Minn. " Rebecca Church has announced her candidacy for Winona County Attorney, bringing nearly 20 years of public service experience and a dedication to justice to the table. "I am running for County Attorney because I love Winona County and believe…...
AG Ellison releases letter in memory of slain MN House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (220+ words) SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has released an open letter on the tragedy casting a shadow over the state of the 2026 Legislative Session. "To the members of the Minnesota Legislature and the people of Minnesota, "As a…...
Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (1758+ words) Rep. Thomas Massie questions US Attorney General Pam Bondi before the House Judiciary Committee on February 11 in Washington, DC. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick testifies during a Senate hearing on February 10 in Washington, DC. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick stands behind President…...
Iowa boosts defenses with new order against Chinese influence
1+ week, 1+ day ago (186+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed Executive Order 18 to bolster Iowa's defenses against potential threats from the Chinese government. The order mandates an annual state risk assessment by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, focusing…...
Rushford-Peterson voters reject $24 million referendum
1+ week, 1+ day ago (89+ words) RUSHFORD, Minn. (KIMT) - The results are in, and voters in the Rushford-Peterson School District rejected a $24 million referendum." The results are unofficial until the school board canvases the results." The more than $24 million building bond referendum would have funded facility…...
Join Rochester's delegation to Germany for cultural learning with city leaders
1+ week, 2+ day ago (200+ words) City of Rochester logo ROCHESTER, Minn. " Residents are invited to join Mayor Kim Norton and City Council President Randy Schubring as a community delegation to Germany from June 12 to June 22 as part of Rochester's Sister Cities program. The delegation will…...
Looking ahead to the boundary waters mining vote
1+ week, 2+ day ago (32+ words) Looking ahead to the boundary waters mining vote'KIMT A senate vote this week could dictate the future of a proposed copper and nickel mine near Minnesota's boundary waters. Watch KIMT News 3...
Heated debate in Iowa: Bill on parental rights moves forward
1+ week, 3+ day ago (168+ words) Heated debate in Iowa: Bill on parental rights moves forward'KIMT A new bill in Iowa aiming to change how children are raised according to their sex at birth is progressing at the statehouse. [DES MOINES, Iowa] " A new bill in…...
$3 million going to promote workforce housing in Cerro Gordo County
1+ week, 3+ day ago (238+ words) Included in the funding is $3,000,000 for the North Iowa Corridor Workforce Housing Initiative to address a shortage of workforce housing in Cerro Gordo County by supporting site acquisition, ... WASHINGTON DC " Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she's secured over $18.7 million dollars…...