Bob Kierlin’s frugality was legendary — he bought suits secondhand, never drove a fancy car, and even built his own wine cabinet in the basement one weekend, though he could certainly afford to pay ...

During 60-day review period, nonprofit stated bylaw allowing transgender student participation would remain in place.

It had a funny, not so melodic name, but no community organization has played a bigger role over the decades in invigorating and reshaping Rochester's higher education scene. The Greater Rochester ...

A mental health center in Winona is installing a 24/7 naloxone distribution box. Naloxone - more commonly referred to by the brand name Narcan - is a life-saving medication that can reverse the ...

Founder of Fastenal and former Minnesota State Senator Bob Kierlon spearheaded the company’s growth and contributed to community development and philanthropy.

Erik Mills, owner of Play Grounds of La Crosse, walks the warehouse space on Thursday, Feb. 6. Mills, who also owns two ...

Former Minnesota State Senator and Fastenal founder Bob Kierlin died at the age of 85 on Monday. Kierlin was born in Winona and attended the University of Minnesota.  In 1967, Kierlin founded Fastenal ...

A corps of guides are now trained to bring nature-based therapy to youth experiencing trauma in southeast Minnesota. The 11 ...

Witnesses told investigators the car driven by a 16-year-old lost control while driving south, crossed the centerline and ...

He also represented Winona as a state senator from 1999 until 2006.

Born in 1939 in Winona, Kierlin grew up in a modest, German-Polish Catholic household and loved riding his bike around town ...

Throughout his life, Bob Kierlin made a long-lasting impact on his hometown of Winona. Fastenal founder Bob Kierlin is ...