"I grew up in Southeast Minnesota, and everyone knew where the ear-of-corn water tower was." When he was less attracted to Rochester than he is today, long-time resident Scanlon recalled an old ...

ROCHESTER – Two years after the last attempt ... And county officials say the beloved Ear of Corn former water tower must be kept in place. The latest round of bidding is more relaxed than ...

From Rochester’s ear of corn to Lindstrom’s coffee pot, Minnesota's water towers are part form, part function.

A celebration of Rochester’s iconic ear-of-corn water tower is planned for Sept. 25. Olmsted County residents are invited to join festivities scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office has already indicated it supports landmark designation. "Rochester's 'Ear of Corn' water tower is historically significant as an excellent ...