After nearly a year, Randy Staver will remove the “interim” label from his position as Rochester City Council President, a position that he assumed last July following the death of then president Dennis Hanson.
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"Where Olmsted County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 5:36:49, May 15th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Though I hated to see you reference Glenn Beck by name [Three Times ... [Read More]
- 11:42:07, May 10th 2013 - yenken - I feel very sorry for those who have commented do far, as when you stand fa ... [Read More]
- 12:10:25, Apr 26th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Mr. "Cabtrom's" garbage-out[burst]--in response to Ms. Reisner's w ... [Read More]
- 9:51:50, Apr 24th 2013 - jeff pischke - To Jerry Grehl, the number to the fillmore county sheriffs office is 7 ... [Read More]
- 9:27:24, Apr 22nd 2013 - Cabtrom - Blah blah blah, garbage in garbage out! ... [Read More]
- 7:00:49, Apr 11th 2013 - Donald Pierce - Col. Stan Gudmundson hit most of the important nails squarly on the h ... [Read More]
- 12:44:54, Apr 4th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - My compliments to Ms. Hammer for giving us well-crafted "Rachel Rea ... [Read More]
- 5:09:06, Apr 3rd 2013 - truthiness - I see this is dated April 1. That explains it! ... [Read More]
- 12:04:33, Apr 3rd 2013 - Frank W. Hawthorne - Say WHAT?!? Stan's American-Pie [In SKY] is Falling--Not Again? ... [Read More]
- 12:40:21, Mar 29th 2013 - Jacob - It's a shame that so few people care about making their voices heard. If we ... [Read More]
Law Enforcement Memorial Day - Police Week Observance
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Government
Posted in Government
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The Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) announces the annual Standing of the Memorial Guard. It will commence on May 14, 2013 at 1900 hours when officers from all over Minnesota travel to St. Paul to the State Police Memorial where they stand in silent vigil for 20 minutes shifts. This is to keep alive the memories of the 270 fallen law enforcement officer in Minnesota who have lost their lives while protecting their communities. This vigil will continue throughout the night and until the following day when the officer will complete the standing guard at 7:00pm.
This is a day we honor law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty in Minnesota and nationwide. Following the Standing of the Memorial Guard, the Law Enforcement Memorial Association will host a Candlelight Service which will be held at the Peace Officers Memorial on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds. The general public is invited to attend this moving celebration where tribute is paid to all 270 officers through a combination of police bagpipe music, vocal solos and full music compositions. This year’s guest speaker is Minneapolis Chief of Police Janee Harteau. The ceremony will be begin at 7:25pm on Wednesday with a parade of law enforcement honor guards who will march to the Capital grounds from Wabasha and Exchange. The event concludes with a ceremonial firing party, taps and final musical selections which will include the Minnesota Police Band playing Amazing Grace.
Please contact LEMA Board Member Jeff Beahen at jbeahen@ci.rogers.mn.us or 762-228-4930 for further details.
This is a day we honor law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty in Minnesota and nationwide. Following the Standing of the Memorial Guard, the Law Enforcement Memorial Association will host a Candlelight Service which will be held at the Peace Officers Memorial on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds. The general public is invited to attend this moving celebration where tribute is paid to all 270 officers through a combination of police bagpipe music, vocal solos and full music compositions. This year’s guest speaker is Minneapolis Chief of Police Janee Harteau. The ceremony will be begin at 7:25pm on Wednesday with a parade of law enforcement honor guards who will march to the Capital grounds from Wabasha and Exchange. The event concludes with a ceremonial firing party, taps and final musical selections which will include the Minnesota Police Band playing Amazing Grace.
Please contact LEMA Board Member Jeff Beahen at jbeahen@ci.rogers.mn.us or 762-228-4930 for further details.
Matthew J. Opat appointed to fill Third Judicial District vacancy
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
MN Judicial Branch
Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Matthew J. Opat as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Mr. Opat will be replacing the Honorable Robert R. Benson, who retired earlier this year. Th
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Rochester approves larger water reservoir at St. Mary’s Park
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Rochester Government
Posted in Rochester Government
In spite of opposition and concerns posed by residents of the Historic Southwest neighborhood, the water reservoir at Saint Mary’s Park will be replaced by one with a fifty percent larger footprint.
The water storage facility will hold 3.3 mill
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Eyota American Legion fined for alcohol compliance violation
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Eyota Government
Posted in Eyota Government
At the regular meeting of the Eyota City Council, The Eyota American Legion was fined $250 for serving alcohol to a minor in April. It was the first offense in the last 24 months for the American Legion. The American Legion Post Commander Russ Hamm
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Residents ask Court of Appeals to Reverse Winona County Decision on Controversial Frac Sand Mine
Mon, May 6th, 2013
Posted in Government
Posted in Government
WINONA, Minn. — Twelve Winona County citizens are appealing the County Board of
Commissioners’ April 2 decision not to order an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed Nisbit frac sand mine in Saratoga Township. Because the County
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RPU Staff Present Silver Lake Plant Decommissioning Plan to Board
Mon, May 6th, 2013
Posted in Rochester Government
Posted in Rochester Government
ROCHESTER, MN--- Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) staff presented the decommissioning plan for the Silver Lake Plant (SLP) to the RPU Board this afternoon. Today’s agenda item was only a discussion item for the Board.
At the August 7, 2012 RPU B
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What is a County and Why do Counties Matter
Mon, May 6th, 2013
Posted in Government
Posted in Government
Written by Paul Wilson, Olmsted County Commissioner (Third District) and National Association of Counties (NACo), Board of Directors - Large State Delegate
You may not know it, but your county plays a big role in your everyday life! You already
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County board chooses route for future County Road 12
Mon, May 6th, 2013
Posted in Government
Posted in Government
The Olmsted County planning department can get started testing the environmental soundness of a proposed route corridor along 125th Street in between Rochester and Pine Island city limits.
As Rochester and Pine Island continue to develop, the are
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