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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterRED WING, Minn. — Charges against a Red Wing woman accused of assaulting her grandson have been dismissed. Multiple assault charges against Elizabeth Elisa Montantes, 56, were dismissed Friday, May 3, 2024 after a filing by a prosecuting attorney. Christopher J. Schrader, Goodhue County assistant county attorney, filed a motion to dismiss citing “new evidence from independent witness” that would prevent the state from proving the case beyond…See the Story
Charges against Red Wing grandma dismissed
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterST. PAUL, Minn. – Eleven freight rail projects will receive a total of $9.6 million in funding to improve freight rail service that supports economic development in different regions of the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The grants are provided through the Minnesota Rail Service Improvement program with funding approved during the 2023 legislative special session. “Improving Minnesota’s rail s…See the Story
2 Southeast Minnesota freight rail improvement projects selected for MnDOT funding
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterIn conjunction with National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, the U.S. Department of Justice highlighted efforts to address public safety challenges in Indigenous communities.See the Story
US Department of Justice notes efforts, partnerships addressing MMIP crisis
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — Nearly 50 people have indicated they have an appetite for finding an alternative way to deal with their food waste. On Tuesday, May 7, Olmsted County commissioners unanimously approved a $25 fee for participation in a pilot program that would test whether residents are willing to take a few extra steps to eliminate food waste from the approximately 115,000 tons of trash collected each year. Food scraps account for approximately 2…See the Story
Olmsted County food waste test program gets green light for June launch
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — Experience Rochester’s annual meeting is set for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, with the theme“It All Starts With A Visit.” The nonprofit that oversees Mayo Civic Center operations and provides convention and visitor marketing will provide updates and insights during the event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the civic center. Bill Geist, president and chief instigator at DMOproz, will serve as the program’s featured presenter. His firm…See the Story
Experience Rochester plans annual meeting
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterPINE ISLAND, Minn. — As someone who grew up in a small community, Jade Muller and her husband knew they wanted to enroll their children in a tight-knit school. So, they chose Pine Island. In order to achieve that, though, they had to open-enroll because their home address is part of the Rochester school district. But now, they’re among a small group of families who are petitioning the districts to change the boundary line itself. Pine Island…See the Story
Families petition to move school boundary line between Pine Island and Rochester
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — When G.G. Perez was looking for a job, her mom, Elizabeth Post, recalls how anxious and stressful the time was. Perez, who has a cognitive disability and ADHD, had never held a job before. During her first job interview, Perez walked behind the desk of the manager, who became uncomfortable and ended the interview. In her second interview, her mom went with her and Perez did a “really good job” and was hired as a courtesy clerk at a…See the Story
G.G. Perez is more than her disabilities: She is learning how to tell her story
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Mental Health · RochesterROCHESTER — A group of Rochester students are working to make mental health resources more available for those in their community to use. The Rochester Community Initiative, a student-led organization, has launched a mental health resource database, a project that has been two years in the making. “The main goal of the mental health database is just to consolidate a bunch of information so people can more easily and more directly find the he…See the Story
Rochester-based youth organization launches mental health database
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