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Watch: Trump Pledges $5,000 Cash Distribution If Republicans Take Congress
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (224+ words) Former President Donald Trump is making a new campaign promise to American voters, pledging to issue a $5,000 "dividend" to every adult citizen if Republicans secure majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Comparing the sweeping proposal to…...
ThaiPop sees continued success 5 years after opening
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (456+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. — ThaiPop has remained a downtown Rochester staple for five years, even as other businesses in the surrounding area have closed. Owners Annie and Ryan Balow credit their passion for keeping the restaurant successful. The couple opened ThaiPop in…...
City eyes new management for Chateau Theatre
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (44+ words) KIMT Experience Rochester could have a new role in the future of the Chateau Theatre. The organization is in preliminary talks with the city about helping operate the historic venue beginning in 2027. Watch KIMT News 3...
Scrubs & Beyond closing store in NW Rochester
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (23+ words) kimt.com Details about when the closure will happen are not yet known. Watch KIMT News 3...
Friends of Silver Lake prepares to appeal Silver Lake Dam project decision before Rochester City Council | News
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (532+ words) Silver Lake Dam. July 30, 2026 A rendition of the proposed modifications to Silver Lake Dam. Provided by City of Rochester ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Friends of Silver Lake are preparing to make their case before the Rochester City Council as the group…...
Mason City rezones land, clearing way for potential data center
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (53+ words) kimt.com A large piece of land south of Mason City could soon attract a new major industrial project. City leaders have made changes to the zoning there, opening the door for several possibilities â including a potential data center....
Changes in law enforcement and public safety 25 years after 9/11
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (356+ words) MINNESOTA - First responders in Albert Lea and Rochester are reflecting in the 25 years since the September 11th attacks. They say communication technology and emergency training have transformed dramatically Technology advances every day, but the rise in communication and response training really…...
Pine Island manufacturing plant closing, layoffs start in October
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (143+ words) kimt.com â Lincoln Industries is permanently closing its Pine Island facility, resulting in the layoff of approximately 55 employees.The State Rapid Response Team received a federal WARN notice about the closure at 67 Fifth St NE in Pine Island…...
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (1002+ words) Even before COVID-19, the agency had long failed to hit its congressionally mandated targets for international inspections. And recent staffing cuts, reorganizations and other upheavals under President Donald Trump could mean even fewer inspections in the years ahead, according to…...