So I live in Olmsted county but not in Rochester, I live in one of the small towns in the county. I went in on Friday and early voted at the one early voting location in Olmsted county in Rochester. Gave them my address they printed off my address on my sheet and it was correct. Had my right town. Sounds good. I go to fill out my ballot, seemed fine although I did think it seemed a little short, whatever though. I put it through the tabulator and leave.

As I’m driving away I start thinking about it and I go wait…I do NOT remember the mayor for my town being on my ballot, and I also don’t remember the city council being on my ballot. It’s possible I am remembering wrong but I really do not think either were on there and although my memory is not the greatest, I had just filled it out.

I go back in and ask them about it. They say it sounds like I was givin a township ballot for my town and not a city ballot for my town. Since township ballots do not include votes for mayor or city council. And those are the two things I remember not being on my ballot. Well I was pissed I gave them my right address and was not givin the correct ballot. They said there wasn’t anything that could be done at this point since I had already entered my ballot in the tabulator.

On the plus side there were only two or three people running for like three seats on city council so that vote didn’t matter much. Although there are two people running for mayor and I definitely have a strong preference there.

So just a psa, take a look at your ballot and make sure everything that should be on there is on there when you are filling it out. Maybe even more so if you are in one of the small towns. I think this would have been less likely to happen if I had voted on Election Day in my small town since they likely would be more familiar with the small town geography and/or have it on their radar more that they were giving me the correct ballot. My Mom told me that there are actually two separate polling locations in our small town, one for people in the city itself and one for people in the township so yeah if that is still the case that would make it less likely to have gotten the incorrect ballot I think, but idk.

Still tricky for me to understand since I gave them my address that should show I am in the city and not in the township, idk. I am still a bit upset with the workers there but yeah mistakes can happen and is it what it is, but ugh, just frustrating. Pretty unlikely but hope my mayor choice doesn’t lose by one lol. It wasn’t even on my radar to make sure everything was on my ballot that should be there but I guess moving forward I will ask to make sure I am getting a city ballot and not a township ballot, and also try to mentally make note that everything that should be on my ballot is on there before turning it in.

Hi all, I’m planning to drive down near Wabasha with some friends and was wondering if any of you knew of some nice roads with some twisties and nice scenery. I’m not too familiar with the area, any help is appreciated!

Jess Garcia paid a visit to the neighborhood and left gifts on my doorknob

Hello, Are there any other dry herb vaporizer enthusiasts in the area? I was thinking it would be fun to connect with others to talk devices, techniques, and other tips and tricks. We can connect virtual or in person. I’d also really like to try a ball vape, or see how one works.

Scammers: I’m not looking to buy anything, so don’t message me!

The city is paying VIA too much money if their management can fly home every weekend then fly back every Monday! That’s right not one manager is from Rochester or even the area, they are all from out of state. Do you think they give a sh*t about anything but making money? They sure got one over on the city staff, they had some legitimate transit companies bid.

The family and I just moved to the area, and we are trying to gauge the trick-or-treat scene. We are one of only two or three houses decorated in our entire neighborhood (NE), and I don't see many more anywhere when I drive around. Is Halloween just not a thing in this area?

Looking for bars to watch hockey- not like a club bar where they happen to show the game, just like a normal bar. Also I’d be going by myself (23f, just moved here so I don’t know anyone yet), so preferably one where the median age is on the younger side but that’s not a hard requirement, it’s just be fun to multitask and make friends along the way lol

I woke up this morning and all my political signs were stolen. They were there last night but gone this morning. I had a Flanagan, Johnson, Klobuchar, Simon, Ellison, and Simon political signs. Is it normal for people to steal political signs in Rochester and why would they do that?

Thought i seen there was one last year I am going to get rid of my ski equipment would like to sell my stuff at it if there is one. Had anyone heard if or when it will be?

I am looking for music class (group singing/introductions to instruments, potentially private beginner piano lessons) for my 3.5 year old who loves to sing at home and enjoys the music time that he gets at daycare. Looked online, and Chrissy’s Studio, Ringen, and The Music School came up as options. Have people had recent experiences there? Are there private teachers that are great but not commonly advertised?

https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/

You can go out to the county buildings by RCTC and got vote early in person now.

https://www.rochestermn.gov/news/posts/early-voting-for-november-2026-general-election-begins-friday/

You can vote at City Hall (with free parking) starting on October 27.

Would anyone be willing to join a group in doing this?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdrZ-tAOzKs/?srtk=MXBwNTV6OGNobXQwMw==

Hey all!

I am looking to host a watch party for the League of Legends Worlds Finals on Saturday, November 14th, at 1:00PM.

I have a forms link below for a tentative sign up to hear more information.

https://forms.gle/HxSs2QTvNLzPywfLA

Let’s hope NA makes it to the finals!

Any urban exploration group in rochester mn?

"How do you meet with Brad Finstad? Start by being a lobbyist for a big corporation." - Jake Johnson, candidate for Congress.

looks like the rain caused this guy to open up overnight!! thankfully managed to see it just in time and avoided hitting it with my car. i called the non-emergency line and it looks like they were able to send some folks out to take a look.

anyways, thought it might be good to spread the word to be extra aware of hazards like this as we approach winter! the visibility made it tough to see this sinkhole this morning, so it was a good reminder to drive extra cautiously in poor driving conditions :)

Monday November 30th

Curious to see which CM will show up.

This could be extremely entertaining.

No not drugs,
Im looking for gummy lizards or even crocodiles or something that looks like lizards.

Where in town would have a large selection of gummy candy?

I’m a 24 year old woman who’s looking to make some friends. My main hobby is playing video games on my PC. My other hobbies are watching tv shows, taking art classes, and hanging out with my fiancée.

Does anyone remember the metal band Illfist from Rochester? They played the nu metal style during the late 90s and I'm pretty sure they released a few CDs. I've been searching for a copy of their 8 track album to archive it with the artwork and everything, but I haven't been able to find anything nor get in touch with the band members. Did anyone here have a copy or know where I could find one? Thank you.

Does anyone know of someone in the area that takes on custom woodworking projects. I am looking to have a platform made to suspend some plants from the ceiling and cannot find anything like what I am looking for anywhere.

24 male looking for friends to hang out with, nightlife etc. i’m from eastern europe

The poll has a credibility interval of 4.6% but that would still put it in the category of a toss up.