Rochester City Council

City Council Deliberates 2027 Supplemental Budget, Prioritizing Infrastructure and Public Services

Meeting Aug 25, 2026Story Date Sep 2, 2026

Proposed adjustments to the operating budget aim to enhance public safety, upgrade critical water infrastructure, and improve recreational facilities across the growing community.

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Rochester Infrastructure Discussions Prioritize Key Projects, Transit Financial Outlook Awaits Detailed Update

Meeting Aug 25, 2026Story Date Sep 2, 2026

Recent city meetings focused on essential infrastructure, public safety, and community events, with a comprehensive financial review for public transportation not presented as a central agenda item.

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City Council Unanimously Approves Two Major Housing Subdivisions

Meeting Jul 21, 2026Story Date Sep 2, 2026

Westbury First and Century Valley 5th plats receive green light, aiming to address Rochester's single-family housing shortage and facilitate planned community growth.

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Stewartville City Council

Stewartville approves traffic signal, tech policies unanimously

Story Date Aug 1, 2026

The Stewartville City Council unanimously approved three major items on July 29, including a $726,118.50 contract for a new traffic signal and new cybersecurity protections for city data. The council…

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Olmsted County Board

Homestead County Officials Explore Energy Future Amidst Infrastructure Upgrades

Meeting Jul 7, 2026Story Date Aug 27, 2026

County commissioners recently engaged in national discussions on energy production challenges and clean energy mandates while overseeing local gas utility improvements.

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Minnesota House

Minnesota House Bolsters Domestic Violence Protections with Expanded Arrest Powers

Meeting Jul 30, 2026Story Date Aug 7, 2026

Legislators in the Minnesota House of Representatives recently advanced measures granting law enforcement expanded authority for warrantless arrests in misdemeanor domestic violence cases, aiming to e…

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Minnesota passes sweeping domestic violence protection package

Story Date Aug 1, 2026

The Minnesota House approved a comprehensive package of domestic violence legislation effective August 1st that strengthens protections for survivors and gives law enforcement new tools to intervene i…

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Minnesota panel approves bridge project, cuts $6.1M in environmental funding

Story Date Aug 1, 2026

The Minnesota House's environmental funding commission unanimously approved releasing 4.6 acres of protected land in Renville County for a structurally deficient bridge replacement on July 30, while a…

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Minnesota Senate

Minnesota makes child grooming a felony crime

Story Date Aug 2, 2026

Minnesota's new law making child grooming a felony takes effect August 1st, closing legal gaps that previously allowed adults in positions of authority to prey on children without serious consequences…

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