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1997: New school starting times

Highlights of events in 1997, 1972, 1947 and 1922.

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1997: Chicago Great Western Railway depot moved to its original site

Highlights of events in 1997, 1972, 1947 and 1922.

June 30, 2022 12:00 AM

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1947: Winds damage planes at Rochester Airport

Highlights of events in 1997, 1972, 1947 and 1922.

June 29, 2022 12:00 AM

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Photos: Slice of Life June 2022

View "slice of life" photos from around the area.

June 28, 2022 08:26 PM

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Where to find Fourth of July firework shows in Southeast Minnesota

With the Fourth of July nearly upon us, here are the area firework shows in our region.

June 28, 2022 01:30 PM

By Erich Fisher

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A dogged love for things on wheels

From horses to pooches and everything in between, animals (and some people) have kept an eye out on vehicles on Rochester's streets.

June 28, 2022 12:00 PM

By Lee Hilgendorf

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Amelia Vrieze: The end was scheduled, but still a surprise

How many important endings have passed by without me knowing? How many have yet to arrive?

June 28, 2022 10:30 AM

By Amelia Vrieze

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Radhika Damle: End of one chapter is the beginning of the next

College orientation was an eye-opening experience.

June 28, 2022 10:00 AM

By Radhika Damle

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A pair of parties bring Fourth of July fun in 1904

Speeches, races and a big parade were followed by fireworks and dancing in the night.

June 28, 2022 09:00 AM

By Thomas Weber

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My 500th column: a milestone of memories in sharing stories

Columnist Loren Else says he never dreamed of being a writer, but now can't imagine not telling stories each week.

June 28, 2022 08:30 AM

By Loren Else

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Here's your chance to play in your first chess tournament

Columnist Steve Lange plays at the Rochester Chess Club. And laughs at chess memes. He wants you to as well.

June 28, 2022 08:00 AM

By Steve Lange

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Evangelisto, Miss Winona, becomes first Indigenous woman to win Miss Minnesota

Evangelisto explains her evolution from being taught to be ashamed of her heritage to becoming a proud Native American.

June 28, 2022 06:00 AM

By Matthew Stolle

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1972: Farmers work an average of 61.8 hours per week

Highlights of events in 1997, 1972, 1947 and 1922.

June 28, 2022 12:00 AM

By Loren Else