Illinois man charged after Rochester sting catches phone scammer with $50K in cash
A man from Illinois is facing felony charges after police say he took part in a scheme that convinced a Rochester resident to hand over thousands of dollars in cash and nearly fell for a gold bar handoff.
A man from Illinois is facing felony charges after police say he took part in a scheme that convinced a Rochester resident to hand over thousands of dollars in cash and nearly fell for a gold bar handoff.
2 killed after motorcycle, truck collide in southeastern Minnesota
Two people were killed Saturday after a motorcycle and truck collided in southeastern Minnesota, according to the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office.
Two people were killed Saturday after a motorcycle and truck collided in southeastern Minnesota, according to the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office.
Keith Ellison blasts Minnesota GOP for Derek Chauvin moment of silence
Minnesota’s Republican Party convened in Duluth this weekend as delegates gathered to make endorsements for upcoming primaries and elections. Saturday morning, GOP members held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin before opening their business for the day.
Minnesota’s Republican Party convened in Duluth this weekend as delegates gathered to make endorsements for upcoming primaries and elections. Saturday morning, GOP members held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin before opening their business for the day.
Peggy Flanagan endorsed for US Senate by Minnesota DFL
The Minnesota DFL announced its endorsement of Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate.
The Minnesota DFL announced its endorsement of Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate.
Sen. Erin Murphy talks DFL convention in Rochester
Minnesota Sen. Erin Murphy spoke about the DFL convention happening in Rochester this weekend, and the impacts of fraud has on the upcoming midterms.
Minnesota Sen. Erin Murphy spoke about the DFL convention happening in Rochester this weekend, and the impacts of fraud has on the upcoming midterms.
Klobuchar endorsed for Governor at State DFL convention, GOP endorses Schwarze for US Senate
The Minnesota GOP and the Minnesota DFL announced party endorsements for the 2026 election.
The Minnesota GOP and the Minnesota DFL announced party endorsements for the 2026 election.
Officials grapple with Rochester geese population
City officials in Rochester are trying to control its largely expanding geese population, which they say now tops 40,000.
City officials in Rochester are trying to control its largely expanding geese population, which they say now tops 40,000.
Rochester man charged with murder after shooting at Essex Park Apartments
A Rochester man faces murder and weapons charges after a deadly shooting at an apartment complex earlier this month, according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County District Court.
A Rochester man faces murder and weapons charges after a deadly shooting at an apartment complex earlier this month, according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County District Court.
Shooting outside Rochester apartment building leaves man dead
Police said a 31-year-old man died after being shot outside an apartment building in northwest Rochester on Thursday evening.
Police said a 31-year-old man died after being shot outside an apartment building in northwest Rochester on Thursday evening.
Rochester day care worker pleads guilty to malicious punishment of a child
A woman has pleaded guilty after she was accused of injuring a 13-month-old child at a Rochester day care in June 2025.
A woman has pleaded guilty after she was accused of injuring a 13-month-old child at a Rochester day care in June 2025.
Rochester residents cleaning up after tornado
Residents in the Rochester area are cleaning up in the aftermath of a tornado. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Residents in the Rochester area are cleaning up in the aftermath of a tornado. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
6 tornadoes confirmed in southeastern Minnesota, western Wisconsin
Residents in Olmsted County are cleaning up severe storm damage, with the sheriff's office saying "disaster recovery continues to occur at full speed."
Residents in Olmsted County are cleaning up severe storm damage, with the sheriff's office saying "disaster recovery continues to occur at full speed."
Rochester tornado: Residents describe close call as twister tears through town
Cleanup is underway as families assess the aftermath and begin repairs after a tornado touched down near Rochester, causing damage in Stewartville and nearby areas.
Cleanup is underway as families assess the aftermath and begin repairs after a tornado touched down near Rochester, causing damage in Stewartville and nearby areas.
Tornado spins up near Rochester
Multiple views show a tornado in the Rochester area as storms move through.
Multiple views show a tornado in the Rochester area as storms move through.
Tornado caught on video near Rochester
A tornado was observed by Mike Myre near Rochester as storms move through the area.
A tornado was observed by Mike Myre near Rochester as storms move through the area.
Rochester man charged with murder after fatal fentanyl overdose
Police say a months-long investigation led to the arrest of a Rochester man accused of supplying fentanyl in a deadly overdose.
Police say a months-long investigation led to the arrest of a Rochester man accused of supplying fentanyl in a deadly overdose.
MN fraud: Rochester woman gets 6 months in prison after guilty plea
A Rochester woman who admitted to laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars in the massive $300 million Feeding our Future scheme has been sentenced to six months in prison and is being forced to pay back more than $491,000.
A Rochester woman who admitted to laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars in the massive $300 million Feeding our Future scheme has been sentenced to six months in prison and is being forced to pay back more than $491,000.
Driver crashes into Rochester home, injures 2 people sleeping inside
A minivan driver crashed into a home early Friday morning in Rochester, injuring two people who were sleeping inside.
A minivan driver crashed into a home early Friday morning in Rochester, injuring two people who were sleeping inside.
BCA identifies victim, Rochester officer involved in fatal shooting
The Minnesota BCA has identified the Rochester Police Department Officer and victim involved in a fatal shooting on March 11.
The Minnesota BCA has identified the Rochester Police Department Officer and victim involved in a fatal shooting on March 11.
Rochester police fatally shoot man during mental health crisis call
Rochester police fatally shot a man during a mental health crisis call Wednesday night, an incident now under investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Police say the man grabbed an officer's gun, and another officer discharged their weapon.
Rochester police fatally shot a man during a mental health crisis call Wednesday night, an incident now under investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Police say the man grabbed an officer's gun, and another officer discharged their weapon.