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.

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.

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.

Sen. Erin Murphy talks DFL convention in Rochester
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Minnesota Sen. Erin Murphy spoke about the DFL convention happening in Rochester this weekend, and the impacts of fraud has on the upcoming midterms. 

Officials grapple with Rochester geese population
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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.

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.

Rochester residents cleaning up after tornado
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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."

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.

Tornado spins up near Rochester
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Multiple views show a tornado in the Rochester area as storms move through. 

Tornado caught on video near Rochester
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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.

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.

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.

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.