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In Rochester, a legislative race that could make or break party control at the Capitol

In Rochester, a legislative race that could make or break party control at the Capitol

An open seat has attracted two candidates: On the right, a well-known former representative and on the left, a teacher and political newcomer. It’s among races that could tip party control at the state Legislature.
by Catharine Richert

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Show-and-tell: How Montevideo schools convinced voters to increase taxes after failing 3 times

Show-and-tell: How Montevideo schools convinced voters to increase taxes after failing 3 times

Big changes are coming to the schools in the small central Minnesota city of Montevideo after voters passed a $42 million bond referendum earlier this year. The money will be used to fix up and add onto the aging school buildings.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesota lettuce grower Revol Greens may remain open as it postpones planned closure, layoffs

Minnesota lettuce grower Revol Greens may remain open as it postpones planned closure, layoffs

The lettuce grower told state regulators in August that it planned to permanently close its facility Oct. 4 and lay off nearly 100 employees, but in a new filing with the state this week, the company said it is postponing the closure and that it hopes to continue operations.
by Molly Castle Work

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Rural Voice: How to keep rural kids rural

Rural Voice: How to keep rural kids rural

How do rural communities keep young people from drifting away? At a Rural Voice town hall in Grand Rapids. Kerri Miller heard from parents, educators and town leaders about the challenges and possible solutions that could help rural kids stay in their hometowns.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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New Richland flood damage assessment begins this week before seeking Trump administration aid

New Richland flood damage assessment begins this week before seeking Trump administration aid

As the small southern Minnesota town of New Richland continues to recover from severe flooding, teams of state and federal officials will start assessing the damage later this week by visiting every home in the area.
by Hannah Yang

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Rural Voice: A town hall on belonging in St. Joseph, Minn.

Rural Voice: A town hall on belonging in St. Joseph, Minn.

What does it mean to belong to a rural community — especially if you're a newcomer? Rural Voice kicks off its 2026 series with a town hall discussion in St. Joseph, Minn.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now

Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now

The Detroit Lakes School Board voted to remove rainbows from district schools this summer, angering many in the community and sowing confusion over its legality and implementation. This week, the board is discussing a revised resolution.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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