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.

Woman accused of calling child a racial slur at Rochester playground demands speedy trial

The woman who was confronted on video for allegedly calling a child a racial slur at a Rochester playground back in late April 2025 is demanding a speedy trial for her misdemeanor charges.

2 Rochester police officers hit by vehicle while responding to call

Two officers with the Rochester Police Department were injured Sunday night when they were hit by a vehicle while responding to a call, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Rochester McDonald's Manager wins top 1% global Ray Kroc award
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The Ray Kroc award is given to the top 1% of McDonald's managers worldwide. General Manager Mario Gonzlez Martinez of the Apache Lane McDonald's in Rochester is one of this year's recipients.

Family Resource Center in Rochester holding a diaper drive through October
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In Rochester the Family Resource Center is holding a diaper drive this month to address the widespread need for local families. Program Manager at the center Amy Pederson joins All Day to talk about how people can get involved.

MN mom recounts devastating loss from CO poisoning
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Cheryl Burt described the horrifying carbon monoxide poisoning incident in Rochester that resulted in the loss of both of her sons.

Creating more than just a seat at the table for the homeless community
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Team of Advisors Bringing Lived Experience (TABLE) is a group of volunteers who have directly experienced homelessness. Co-founders Beth Kangas and Collin Johnson join All-Day to preview how they work with the community to lessen the stigmatization of the homeless population while providing them with resources and a platform to express their needs.

Oak Summit Golf Course seeks vandal
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Mitchell DeCook with Oak Summit Golf Course in Rochester spoke with Adam Llorens of The Afternoon Shift as they're seeking a driver who went on the course Saturday morning and caused significant damage on the 10th hole.

Rochester golf course offering $2k reward after vandal causes green, fairway damage

Officials at Oak Summit Golf Course in Rochester are offering a $2,000 reward to find the person responsible for vandalism on the course early Saturday morning.

Oak Summit Golf Course in Rochester damaged by vandal
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Officials at Oak Summit Golf Course in Rochester are offering a $2,000 reward to find the person responsible for vandalism on the course early Saturday morning.