Rochester City Council

Council hears massive opposition to Broadway development appeal

Story Date Oct 20, 2026

The Rochester City Council heard an appeal Tuesday of a rejected proposal to add seven stories to a historic Broadway building, but took no vote after more than 20 speakers urged the council to uphold…

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City Council Advances Key Housing Projects with Zoning Approvals

Meeting Oct 6, 2026Story Date Oct 19, 2026

Two significant rezonings were unanimously approved, paving the way for new senior living and mixed-use developments to meet evolving community housing needs and enhance walkability.

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City Council Pushes for Greater Transparency in Business Aid Efforts

Meeting Oct 6, 2026Story Date Oct 19, 2026

Discussions surrounding Link BRT funding reveal council members' frustrations with communication gaps and implementation clarity for affected local businesses.

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Minnesota House

Proposed State Park Faces Funding Challenges, Seeks Clear Operational Framework

Meeting Oct 14, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Lawmakers and officials at a Minnesota House meeting emphasized the critical need for dedicated, ongoing financial appropriations and unambiguous management responsibilities for the prospective Hortma…

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Minnesota House Addresses Critical Issue of Severing Joint Contracts for Deed in Domestic Abuse Cases

Meeting Jul 30, 2026Story Date Sep 27, 2026

Lawmakers in Minnesota are considering measures to provide a vital legal pathway for survivors of domestic abuse, allowing them to sever financial ties to abusers through joint property agreements.

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Minnesota House Advances Bill to Strengthen Firearm Removal from Abusers

Meeting Jul 30, 2026Story Date Sep 24, 2026

House File 4075 aims to bolster protections for domestic violence victims by strengthening mechanisms for removing firearms from individuals subject to protective orders.

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Minnesota Senate

Minnesota Counties Decry Unsustainable Waiver Case Management System, Seek Reforms

Meeting Sep 10, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Local officials and state agencies are calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the current flat-rate reimbursement model for waiver case management, citing overwhelming caseloads and uncompensated wor…

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Provider Revalidation Backlog Disrupts Care for Minnesotans with Disabilities

Meeting Sep 10, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Thousands of Minnesotans, including children receiving autism treatment and individuals needing private duty nursing, have experienced severe interruptions to essential care due to state revalidation…

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