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By comparison: quality of life in Olmsted County
Nov 29

Nov 29 By comparison: quality of life in Olmsted County

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Snowy roads lie ahead for holiday travelers
Nov 26

Nov 26 Snowy roads lie ahead for holiday travelers

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SLIDESHOW: Holiday season begins with a Rochester tradition
Nov 25

Nov 25 SLIDESHOW: Holiday season begins with a Rochester tradition

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Rochester girl to compete in NFL competition in Twin Cities
Nov 25

Nov 25 Rochester girl to compete in NFL competition in Twin Cities

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Minnesota attorney general accuses Savers of misleading public about donations
Nov 24

Nov 24 Minnesota attorney general accuses Savers of misleading public about donations

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Traffic notes: highway construction projects wrapping up for winter
Nov 21

Nov 21 Traffic notes: highway construction projects wrapping up for winter

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Mayo Clinic in 'dire need' of O-negative blood
Nov 20

Nov 20 Mayo Clinic in 'dire need' of O-negative blood

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Sen. Franken questions Uber amid privacy concerns
Nov 20

Nov 20 Sen. Franken questions Uber amid privacy concerns

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Diversity a problem for the Rochester Fire Department
Oct 28

Oct 28 Diversity a problem for the Rochester Fire Department

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The department acknowledges it needs more diversity, but is struggling to find qualified female and minority candidates.

Mayo Clinic accepting colon tests by mail
Oct 27

Oct 27 Mayo Clinic accepting colon tests by mail

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2014

Rochester's Mayo Clinic began administering a new colon test Monday that allows patients to take the screening at home.

Singer-songwriter Kevin Presbrey performs at Kathy's Pub
Oct 27

Oct 27 Singer-songwriter Kevin Presbrey performs at Kathy's Pub

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2014

The 33-year-old's first album was produced by Ryan Hadlock, who produced The Lumineers' self-titled debut album. The album featured the chart-topping hit "Ho Hey," and helped earn the band two Grammy Award nominations.

Why can't we buy liquor on Sundays?
Oct 26

Oct 26 Why can't we buy liquor on Sundays?

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2014

The state is one of a dozen in the country than bans liquor stores from opening on Sunday, despite polls showing popular support to repeal the law.

Sheriff's debate focuses on leadership skills, experience
Oct 23

Oct 23 Sheriff's debate focuses on leadership skills, experience

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2014

The race for Olmsted County sheriff appears to be more about personality than law enforcement issues. 

Solar tour shines light on Minnesota's renewable resources
Oct 6

Oct 6 Solar tour shines light on Minnesota's renewable resources

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2014

Nine Rochester area locations participated in the National Solar Tour earlier this month. The event showcased homes, businesses and non-profit organizations that have increased their energy independence by installing solar panels and other renewable energy technologies.

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