MN Property Tax Collections Could Hike by Nearly $950M Next YearMN Property Tax Collections Could Hike by Nearly $950M Next YearThe list is made up of preliminary maximum levies set by cities, counties, townships, school districts and special financing districts. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
The Rochester Street That Honors a Local Veteran Advocate The Rochester Street That Honors a Local Veteran Advocate The street is just steps from a memorial he and others played a significant role in building. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
‘Six-Seven’ in the Chambers: Rochester Council Meets Meme Culture‘Six-Seven’ in the Chambers: Rochester Council Meets Meme CultureRochester’s council voted 6-1 to preserve three century-old buildings. The meeting’s highlight? A public speaker dropping the trending “six-seven” phrase.DunkenDunken
Rochester Leaders Keep Historic Status of Three Buildings Rochester Leaders Keep Historic Status of Three Buildings The HPC rejected the request on a unanimous vote in September. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
RPU Scales Back Planned Electric Rate Increase for 2026RPU Scales Back Planned Electric Rate Increase for 2026Lower than expected wholesale power costs are allowing Rochester Public Utilities to reduce its planned electric rate increase for next year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Approves Affordable Housing Development Rochester Approves Affordable Housing Development Council members approved the measure on a unanimous vote Monday night.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Judge Orders Ex-Rochester City Council Member to Pay Over $7,000Judge Orders Ex-Rochester City Council Member to Pay Over $7,000The ruling stems from a now dismissed lawsuit challenging her loss in last fall's election.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
New Permanent Home For Rochester's Historic Clock Tower ProjectNew Permanent Home For Rochester's Historic Clock Tower ProjectThe Rochester City Council is expected to vote Monday on a plan to relocate the project from what was supposed to be its permanent location.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
RPU Moves Ahead on Rate Hike, 100% Renewable Energy GoalRPU Moves Ahead on Rate Hike, 100% Renewable Energy GoalRPU Board members approved a resolution affirming the commitment Tuesday. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester City Council Approves Preliminary 2026 Budget Rochester City Council Approves Preliminary 2026 Budget Council members voted to set the maximum tax levy increase on Monday. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz