Revenue from e-pull tabs helps small businesses make ends meet and stay afloat.
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Rochester charities, along with local bars and restaurants, need your support.
In St. Paul, some politicians are pushing to eliminate electronic pull tabs, which provide $30 million per year to Minnesota charities. The state House of Representatives recently passed House File 2366. The bill eliminates games that “display or simulate any other form of gambling, entertainment, slot machines, electronic video lotteries, or video games of chance. The bill’s Senate companion, Senate File 1863, is awaiting legislative action.
Rochester-area charities that have been helped by e-pull tab proceeds include Rochester American Legion Post 92; the Rochester Juvenile Hockey Association; Rochester Elks Lodge 1091; the Rochester Police Benevolent Association of Rochester; the Dover Fire Relief Association; the Rochester Water Ski Club; the Byron Youth Football Association; VFW P
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Zone change for Rochester affordable housing project gets nod, despite neighborhood concerns
Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval on proposed change to make way for 66-unit complex, which still requires Rochester City Council approval. 9:05 pm, Mar. 10, 2021 ×
A zoning change to make way for a proposed 66-unit apartment complex received a recommendation from Rochester’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, despite opposition from neighbors.
“People are going to end up having cars driving in and out 24 hours a day,” said Kevin Lucier, a neighbor of the proposed project for north of 26th Street Northeast, near East Circle Drive.
He said the existing commercial designation limits business hours, which includes the Kwik Trip convenience store next to the site, adding that other development with less traffic would be a better fit.