Post Bulletin Reporter Randy Petersen

Randy Petersen

Local Government Reporter

Randy Petersen joined the Post Bulletin in 2014 and became the local government reporter in 2017.

An Elkton native, he's worked for a variety of Midwest papers as reporter, photographer and editor since graduating from Winona State University in 1996.

Readers can reach Randy at 507-285-7709 or [email protected].

Mayor Kim Norton says council's 5-2 decisions on $65 million project don't reflect what she sees as community expectations.
Commissioners will consider request ahead of planned approval of $389.2 million budget.
In the wake of the Friday morning shooting, the school district is working on a response plan.
State programs provide qualified homeowners with rebates and other ways to reduce the impact of local property tax changes.
Proposed 300-home senior development plans 32 houses on edge of shoreland area that extends 300 feet from creek in southwest Rochester.
An underground wire near the Saint Marys transit center leads to added costs in an effort to keep bus system on course for 2027 launch.
Changes approved by the state board limit the funding to specific uses to maintain qualified historic buildings.
Pair of council members cite concerns about limits of projected revenue and expenses for operating the new facility in 2027.
Support for funding labor and material expenses comes with potential to add other elements to project.
Rochester council approves new zoning for proposed Center Street apartment complex near Zumbro River that would replace 11 existing homes.