Nine Minnesota schools recognized for academic excellence, closing achievement gap in 2023
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools, recognizing them for overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
Rochester students say Lebron James was ‘kind’ during stay in Rochester
Basketball legend LeBron James surprised a group of Minnesota students at an assembly this week in Rochester, Minnesota.
Former Mayo researcher pleads guilty after attempting to join ISIS
A licensed doctor from Pakistan who previously worked as a researcher at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, has pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material to support the terrorist group ISIS.
Drug sniffing K9 retirements sped up due to marijuana legalization
For nearly a decade K9 officers have helped their law enforcement partners by sniffing out illegal drugs, mainly during traffic stops. But now, marijuana legalization is speeding up their retirement.
Woman found dead inside car submerged in Rochester pond: Police
The Rochester Police Department said the vehicle appeared to have been in the water for some time and became visible because of the dry conditions and lower water level.
Rochester Towers repairs: Timeline for residents return still unclear
As crews are continuing to assess the safety of the Rochester Towers Condominiums, there is no timeline for when the residents can return.
Rochester condo building stable, but still not ready for resident return
A condominium tower in Rochester, Minnesota is now structurally stable but still not ready for residents to return to, according to city officials.
Rochester condo building stable after concerns
A condominium tower in Rochester, Minnesota is now structurally stable but still not ready for residents to return to, according to city officials.
Rochester Towers Condominiums evacuated due to structural concerns
The Rochester Towers Condominiums were evacuated on Friday due to structural concerns from authorities.
Rochester Police still searching for missing 43-year-old
Rochester Police are asking the public to remain on the lookout for a man who was last seen in December 2022.
Rochester students return to class after tech disruption
Rochester, Minnesota students returned to class on Tuesday after school was cancelled Monday due to a possible cyberattack. Tuesday, students worked without electronics and were asked to “bring a writing utensil and a notebook for your classes.”
Rochester Public Schools to close Monday after possible cyber attack
Rochester Public Schools will be closed Monday due to a possible cyber attack. The district plans to re-open Tuesday with reduced network access.
Moldy berry in the container: Is it safe?
The Mayo Clinic is providing some insight into a question many people have had: If there's one moldy berry in a container, does it spoil the bunch?
Man dies at Olmsted County Jail; second death in 2023
An investigation is underway after an inmate at the Olmsted County Jail in Rochester, Minnesota died after being found not breathing over the weekend.
MnDOT launches greater Minnesota trip planner for public transit
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has launched a multimodal trip planner for rural Minnesota.
Woman hit, killed by snowplow in Rochester
A woman was killed in a crash with a snowplow in Rochester Friday morning.
Woman hit, killed by snowplow in Rochester
A woman was killed in a crash with a snowplow in Rochester Friday morning.
Former Rochester police officer charged with sex crimes involving a minor
A former Rochester police officer is accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor he met while coaching at a local high school.
Woman killed in single-vehicle crash on I-35E in St. Paul
The Minnesota State Patrol said the 31-year-old driver made a sudden lane change and lost control of the car.
Suspect arrested after woman’s body found in ditch by dog-walker in Rochester
The 911 caller said their dog started pulling towards the east ditch of West River Road and saw what appeared to be an arm about 20-25 feet from the roadway.