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Three high schools to hold graduation ceremonies on same day
May 16, 2012, 9:07 am
This graduation season, Rochester Public Schools is looking to pull off the educational equivalent of a hat trick.Minnesota efforts to stem teen pregnancy appear effective
May 16, 2012, 2:26 pm
MINNEAPOLIS — Efforts to engage Minnesota teenagers in pregnancy prevention may be paying off.Crews pull woman's body from southern Minnesota river
May 15, 2012, 9:55 pm
MANKATO — Divers have recovered the body of a 21-year-old Mankato woman who disappeared while tubing on a southern Minnesota river.New name, colors won't affect bus dispute
May 16, 2012, 10:08 am
A month and half from now, Rochester's buses will be cloaked in new colors and called by a new name.Law enforcement officers remember their fallen
May 16, 2012, 11:02 am
The name of Lake City police officer Shawn Schneider was added to the National Peace Officers Memorial during a ceremony Tuesday in Washington, D.C.MnDOT looks for feedback on Cannon Falls road projects
May 16, 2012, 7:29 am
CANNON FALLS — The Minnesota Department of Transportation wants your opinionRead MoreNine-hole fishing course to open in Preston on Friday
May 16, 2012, 7:31 am
Each of the nine holes in the 0.8-mile Preston Fishing Course on the Root River involves a different kind of trout habitat.Jen's World: Behind the doors of the teachers lounge
May 16, 2012, 7:23 am
Despite being out of school for a couple decades now, being in the teacher’s lounge still makes me feel like I’m part of some secret society.Mychal Wilmes: Not all garden thumbs are green
May 16, 2012, 7:23 am
I almost always leave the Rochester Farmers Market with a debilitating case of garden envy.Committee honors historic-preservation efforts, including Plummer House
May 15, 2012, 10:09 am
Eleven awards associated with local historic preservation efforts were awarded Tuesday by the Rochester Heritage Preservation Committee.Public notices for May 15, 2012
May 16, 2012, 9:04 am
View more documents from Post-Bulletin CoRead MoreSearch under way for missing tuber on river near Mankato
May 15, 2012, 7:37 pm
MANKATO — Crews are searching a southern Minnesota river for a woman who was tubing but went under the water.Balmy week ahead in SE Minnesota
May 15, 2012, 9:20 am
Daytime highs in the 70s are expected through Thursday in the Rochester area, followed by highs in the 80s on Friday and Saturday.Rochester bus design goes back to square one
May 15, 2012, 10:10 am
After considering designs with green and purple, the council on Monday decided to just go with the blue-and-green design that was first recommended to them by the Citizens Advisory on Transit committee. The vote was 7-0.
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Romney giving up on home state of Massachusetts
May 16, 2012, 5:23 pm
BELMONT, Mass. — Don't bet on Mitt Romney winning his home state. Or even trying. Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress
May 16, 2012, 1:09 pm
GREENSBORO, N.C. — John Edwards' defense team rested Wednesday without calling the two-time Democratic presidential candidate or his one-time mistress to the witness stand, a sign of confidence after presenting little more than two days of testimony and evidence. Ex-Sen. Kerrey of Nebraska wins Dem nomination for U.S. Senate
May 15, 2012, 9:52 pm
OMAHA, Neb. — Bob Kerrey has easily won the Democratic nomination for his old job representing Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. $628K sought for Minnesota redistricting costs
May 16, 2012, 2:03 pm
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota court panel that settled the latest round of political redistricting is now being asked to cover more than $628,000 in legal bills for the Democrats, Republicans and citizens who joined the lawsuit. Senate leaders disagree about session accomplishments
May 15, 2012, 10:10 am
The recently finished legislative session signals a "new day" in Minnesota government and the state economy, said Rochester's two Republican senators in a press conference Monday.
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Austin Public Schools: National Honor Society to conduct fundraiser
May 16, 2012, 7:30 am
It has been an active year for Austin High School’s National Honor Society. By the end of this school year, our 70 members will have completed over 1,600 hours of service to our schools, churches and community.Elizabeth Sheldon: Dress for success with more sequins
May 16, 2012, 7:22 am
I couldn’t wait. I counted the hours that afternoon, even as I got ready. By the time my friends arrived and were changing into their dresses, I was counting minutes.A milestone: Groundbreaking for Austin's new school
May 15, 2012, 9:58 am
The sun was shining in the clear blue sky Monday morning as dozens of folks gathered at the new site of the intermediate school for a groundbreaking ceremony.Austin Public Schools looks for intermediate school name ideas
May 15, 2012, 9:57 am
Ground was broken for the new intermediate school Monday morning. Now the building just needs a name.Anderson, Perry, Swenson inducted into Austin High School Music Hall of Fame
May 15, 2012, 10:08 am
Monday night in Knowlton Auditorium at Austin High School was all about music.Two student representatives welcomed to Austin School Board
May 15, 2012, 9:58 am
Two new representatives will be part of Austin School Board meetings starting in September. No, they're not newly elected school board members. They're high school students.Austin student still missing, police offer description
May 15, 2012, 9:57 am
Austin police have adjusted the description of an 18-year-old Austin woman reported missing last week.KSMQ-TV to feature Austin High School girls athletics
May 15, 2012, 8:17 am
KSMQ-TV will document the success of the 2011-12 Austin girls gymnastics and dance teams with a special 30-minute program entitled "Jump! Austin Sports Extra" to be broadcast at 5 p.m. May 20.United Way announces 2012 grants totals
May 15, 2012, 7:18 am
The United Way of Mower County on Tuesday announced its grant awards for 2012.
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