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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — The administration of Rochester Public Schools has come to an agreement with the district’s principals' union over compensation, which represents a total increase of more than 14% over the previous contract. The Rochester School Board approved the contract during its meeting on May 7, following a closed session regarding labor negotiations. The district first released a copy of the document to the Post Bulletin on May 16. The con…See the Story
Rochester Public Schools approves 14.4% increase in principals' contract over two-year period
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Theresa May · RochesterThe May reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture marked the official start of the new crop supply and demand season. While the trade and many in the industry have been calculating the 2024-25 outlooks for months, this USDA report acts as a true starting point for the year ahead. Typically, this is interpreted as “bearish” by the trade given the agency’s use of lofty outlooks. This year, however, the trade was interested in many other aspe…See the Story
May WASDE was friendly to corn and wheat but neutral to soybeans. Now weather will set the course
Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — Ability Building Community named Sarah Timmerman as its new executive director. She is known for her “person-centeredness” in her 24 years with ABC disability services. Wayne Stenberg, who served as director for four years, retired in December 2023. In a Facebook post in December, ABC said, “Wayne has been a terrific advocate for our individuals served and staff. We will miss him greatly around our building.” “I am looking forwar…See the Story
Rochester's Ability Building Community names new executive director
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterThe Riverland Community College truck driving program's annual high school tour stopped at Kingsland Schools on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Spring Valley. Kingsland was one of four stops Thursday with another four planned for Friday. The tour's goal is to bring awareness to transportation and the diversity of vehicles and industry segments requiring a Commercial Driver's License, said Jonathan Rymer, director of Riverland's truck driving pr…See the Story
Riverland truck driving program's tour stops at Kingsland on May 16, 2024
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — Rochester Public Transit is implementing several changes to its fixed-route bus service starting in June. Routes affected by the changes include 101, 250X, and 560X. Updated route maps and schedules are available at rptride.com. On June 2, Route 101 in northeast Rochester will be extended to the north adding new stops on 55th Street Northeast at Zumbro Ridge Estates and Hallmark Terrace. The route offers trips every 30 minutes on…See the Story
Rochester Public Transit introducing new and updated service in June
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterBy Brandon Cote Click here for updates on this story ROCHESTER, Minnesota (KIMT) — Jessica Olson started her business Life with Extra Heart to support parents like herself with children with disabilities. Through yoga, art, and meaningful conversations, Olson hosted her first retreat over Mothers Day Weekend. The relaxing getaway allowed parents to connect with others on a deeper level about what they experience bringing a child into the wo…See the Story
Mom building community of parents raising kids with special needs
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — In the waning hours of the legislative session, Rochester Public Schools got a way-early Christmas gift. Negotiators for a joint House-Senate conference committee agreed to restore funding for a program that trains Rochester students to become licensed practical nurses and information technologists while earning a high school diploma and a two-year college degree. Uncertainty over funding in St. Paul had put the program called P-…See the Story
Funding for Rochester Public Schools' P-TECH gets restored in final hours of session
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — Mayor Kim Norton has vetoed a motion passed by the City Council earlier this month related to Rochester’s winter residential street parking requirements on "technical and procedural grounds." “I’m sure this may seem picky to some of you, but I think we need to be specific about our processes, so they are not abused or manipulated,” she wrote in a memo to the Rochester City Council. “I am not suggesting that was the case here, but i…See the Story
Rochester mayor vetoes request related to city's winter parking requirements
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