Drug-stuffed animal toys lead to Winona man's conviction

A large amount of meth found hidden inside toy stuffed animals led a jury to convict a man who admitted to buying the drugs and shipping them to himself.

Rochester budget: Property tax increases proposed
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Last month the Rochester City Council unveiled a proposed $663 million budget for 2026, in turn increasing the property tax levy for residents by nearly 6% to help fund it. Rochester City Administrator Alison Zelms joined FOX 9?s All Day to discuss the proposed budget, and what it could mean for residents.

Rochester woman charged after racial slur
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A woman accused of using a racial slur against a child at a Rochester, Minnesota, park after he took an applesauce pouch from her bag earlier this year is now facing charges in Olmsted County Court. The woman's outburst went viral on TikTok.

Woman accused of calling child a racial slur at Rochester playground is now charged

A woman accused of using a racial slur against a child at a Rochester, Minnesota, park after he took an applesauce pouch from her bag earlier this year is now facing charges in Olmsted County Court. The woman's outburst went viral on TikTok.

Rochester man hit by driver while lying in road prompts death investigation

Rochester police are investigating the death of a 38-year-old man who was reportedly struck by a driver while lying in the road early Sunday morning.

EEOC sues Mayo Clinic for denying religious vaccine exemption to security guard

Mayo Clinic is facing a lawsuit in U.S. District Court over allegedly threatening to fire a security guard for not wanting to get the COVID-19 vaccine due to his religious beliefs.

Minnesota ax murderer David Brom released from prison on work release

David Brom, the man convicted of killing his parents and younger siblings in Rochester back in 1988, has been released from prison on work release.

David Brom set for supervised release after ax murders
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A man convicted of killing his family in 1988 is set to be released from prison later. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full report.

Minnesota ax murderer David Brom slated for release from prison

In 1988, at the age of 16, David Brom killed his mother, father, and two younger siblings with an ax. Now, decades later, he has been granted work release, as officials say he has changed his life.

Northwest Rochester shooting leaves man dead

A man was shot and killed in broad daylight outside a Rochester apartment building Thursday morning, according to police.

New FDA-approved Alzheimer’s blood test coming to Mayo Clinic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the marketing of a new tool that can test a person’s blood to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. The blood test is a groundbreaking development to confirm the disease in patients who are already experiencing cognitive decline.

Rochester ranked most understaffed airport
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is flagging the Rochester, Minnesota, airport control towers as one of the most understaffed in the nation with only 10 total workers.

Rochester day care worker accused of injuring child during nap time: Charges

A Rochester day care worker is accused of causing bodily harm to a child after becoming "overwhelmed" by the child’s cries during nap time.

Girls on the Run Weekend in Minnesota
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Governor Tim Walz proclaimed May 31 ? June 1, 2025 Girls on the Run Weekend in Minnesota. 5K runs celebrating the GOTR season take place Saturday, May 31 at the State fairgrounds, and Sunday, June 1, in Duluth and Rochester. Executive Director Kathleen Cannon joined the FOX 9 Morning News ahead of the run to share how the fun and opportunities for girls have expanded.

Former MN State Patrol trooper pleads not guilty in deadly Rochester crash

A man who is accused of causing a fatal crash in Rochester while serving as a Minnesota State Patrol trooper pleaded not guilty Thursday.