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Gay couple loses appeal in case vs. Rochester Athletic Club

Jan 7, 2009 5:13 am

ST. PAUL -- Another setback for a lesbian couple trying to get a family membership at the Rochester Athletic Club

 

More Minnesotans seeking social services help in tight economy

Jan 7, 2009 2:13 am

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Social services officials in central Minnesota say they are seeing a substantial increase in the number of people seeking help because of the slumping economy

 

Facing big deficit, Minnesota Legislature convenes

Jan 7, 2009 12:13 am

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Some Minnesota lawmakers were looking to the federal government for help with a giant deficit as the Legislature convened on Tuesday

 

Six officers join police department

Jan 6, 2009 5:13 pm

The Rochester Police Department swore in six new officers Monday morning. They are: " Jeff Stobbs, who has served as a civilian community officer since May. Prior to that, he was a police officer...

 

Researchers aim to refine polyp removal

Jan 6, 2009 5:13 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers in Florida say they hope to eliminate needless removal of noncancerous colon polyps. Researchers used a fiber-optic probe 2 millimeters in diameter that "can see structure...

 

School advisory group continues budget work

Jan 6, 2009 3:14 pm

A committee that will recommend how to cut millions from the Rochester school district budget struggled to pluck low-hanging fruit Monday from branches that admin

 

Shovel sidewalks after it snows or pay more

Jan 6, 2009 3:14 pm

No longer will Rochester Public Works employees be clearing citizens' unshoveled sidewalks at a price even a work-hungry teenager might sniff at

 

Man sues Hormel, QPP over allegations of workplace illness

Jan 6, 2009 3:14 pm

An Austin man has filed a lawsuit alleging Hormel Foods Corp. and Quality Pork Processors caused him personal injury through negligence when he was exposed to p

 

Austin P-B picked as district's legal newspaper

Jan 6, 2009 3:14 pm

The Austin Post-Bulletin has been named the legal newspaper of Austin Public Schools. Austin School Board members voted 6-1 Monday to select the Austin Post

 

Correction

Jan 6, 2009 3:14 pm

" In the Friday edition's Academic Notebook, an entry for Century High School included an incorrect date. The nonpublic orientation meeting for 2009-2010 will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. ...

 
 

Local News from KTTC Rochester via Yahoo! News

Suspicious house fire on Lake Street in Rochester

Jan 6, 2009 8:13 pm

A resident in Northwest Rochester called 911 after noticing smoke coming from a neighbor's home on Lake Street.

 

Low interest rates - too good to be true?

Jan 6, 2009 8:12 pm

We all know by now that the economy is not doing so well, and neither is the housing market. But for those thinking about refinancing their home mortgage, you might not find a better time.

 

Too much snow cancels dogsled race near Frazee

Jan 6, 2009 6:42 pm

BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) -- It's been canceled twice before due to a lack of snow. But this year, the annual dogsled race near Frazee is being canceled for the opposite reason -- too much snow. Eddy Streep...

 

Scorned ex posts vandalism photo on MySpace

Jan 6, 2009 5:57 pm

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A scorned 21-year-old told her ex-boyfriend that he couldn't prove she was the one who vandalized his apartment on three occasions -- but then, police say, she posted a picture

 

Retiree, college student are $1 million winners

Jan 6, 2009 3:12 pm

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP) -- A retiree and a college student both won $1 million from the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle held on New Year's Day. Lindsey Iskierka of Oak Grove and Daryl Schmidt of Blaine bot...

 

Fewer boats, barges use Upper Mississippi locks

Jan 6, 2009 2:42 pm

ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) -- The region's locks on the Upper Mississippi River were quieter in 2008, with nearly a third fewer tons of cargo going through than in 2007. And 2007 was well down from the pea...

 

Senate officials close Coleman's office

Jan 5, 2009 9:12 pm

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate officials closed Norm Coleman's office Monday morning, two days after the Minnesota Republican's term expired. Coleman's staffers had reported to work Monday to do constituen...

 

Slick roads cause five car pile-up in Albert Lea

Jan 5, 2009 7:28 pm

Cars continue to get familiar with ditches throughout southeast Minnesota. We found this pile-up along Interstate 35 in Albert Lea.

 

URS: Bridge collapse victims can't sue over state contracts

Jan 5, 2009 7:12 pm

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- An engineering firm that analyzed the Interstate 35W bridge before it collapsed is asking a judge to dismiss parts of four lawsuits from victims. URS Corp. of San Francisco say...

 

Funerals for UW Stout students this week

Jan 5, 2009 5:42 pm

SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) -- Funeral services will be held this week for two University of Wisconsin-Stout students killed in a snowmobiling accident in Douglas County. The students, both from Minnesota, di...

 
 

Local & Community News for Minnesota from TwinCities.com

Soucheray: Recount stew cooked down to a horribly tainted end

Jan 7, 2009 6:14 am

The recount process didn't work or, more accurately, could not reasonably determine a winner. Al Franken no more won the U.S. Senate race than your pet cat, Zuba, who somebody probably voted for as a ...

 

Anoka County fiscal task force to scrutinize spending

Jan 7, 2009 5:42 am

Anoka County has created a new oversight committee that will closely scrutinize every hire and large purchase.

 

Hastings' first female cop, city settle harassment case

Jan 7, 2009 5:33 am

Hastings' first female police officer will receive $105,000 after reaching a settlement with the city over alleged workplace harassment.

 

Report: Minnesota schools preparing students for success - mostly

Jan 7, 2009 4:56 am

Minnesota students have a better chance of success in life than most U.S. students, but Minnesota lags behind other states in serving students who are learning English.

 
 
 
 
 

Cedar Knolls - Minn Hometown America   MN

Cedar Knolls is an all-ages community located in Apple Valley, one of the Twin Cities finest suburbs. ...

 

Rosemount Woods Hometown America   MN

Rosemount Woods is a unique all-ages community with mature trees and large home sites. Our community ...

 

Cimarron Hometown America   MN

Cimarron is a beautifully landscaped all-ages community with an abundance of mature trees. We proudly ...