In today’s fast paced society, anxiety and frustration are almost expected side effects of daily life. It seems there is always more to do than time allows. When things finally get to us, we tend to verbally express our exasperation.
Your upbringing, values, or your internal filter may affect what comes out of your mouth. What you say may also be influenced by who you are with, or where you are.

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Olmsted County is proud to announce the launch of the “Be in the Know” campaign, a comprehensive community initiative designed to inform residents about the dangers of substance use. This campaign aims to equip the community with essential knowledge and resources to combat the opioid crisis and other substance use issues in Olmsted County.

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June 19, 1974
Folmer Carlsen, Publisher
Region Dairy Princess Contest Sat. June 22

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) has invited middle and high school students from Minnesota’s First Congressional District to participate in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge.
Launched in 2015, the competition is a nationwide event intended to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Ongoing rainy weather has slowed progress to complete the storm and sanitary sewer installation at Fourth Street north of the Hwy 57 Mantorville bridge.
We'll alert you as soon as crews can complete the work and prepare the road to safely reopen to traffic into town from the south end. Thanks for your patience.

The bridge over the Zumbo River south of Mantorville closed on Monday to give workers time to install storm water pipes on Highway 57 just north of the bridge. The bridge is scheduled to be closed for one week, if weather conditions cooperate.