Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in Minnesota in 2024

With the cost of living soaring significantly over the past couple of years nationwide, the majority of working Americans aren’t sure how far their paycheck can stretch to cover expenses these days. 

After a year on waiting list, MN teen gets heart transplant

Courage sometimes hides in small places. For the better part of six months, it’s been living in room 5-686 at St. Marys Hospital.  The name on the door and on the charts inside belongs to Aidden Tilly, a 14-year-old Minnesota boy with draining energy and endless hope.

Hot air balloon hits power line, starts fire in Rochester

A crash between a power line and a hot air balloon on Wednesday night started a fire in Rochester prior to authorities extinguishing the blaze.

Rochester police find missing woman's body in culvert

Editor's note: The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office has identified the body found as Alice Dobmeier. They also confirmed there were no signs of trauma.

Chick-fil-A parking lot fight in Rochester ends in deadly shooting

A fight between drivers in a parking lot outside the Chick-fil-A in Rochester, Minn. turned deadly as police say a passenger fired a shot. He's now charged with murder.

Prosecutors: New evidence against Mayo medical resident accused in wife's murder

Olmsted County prosecutors told the court they have uncovered digital forensic evidence of Connor Bowman purchasing colchicine from an online pharmacy. The drug, typically used for treating gout, was found in Betty Bowman’s blood when she died last August.

Ex-Mayo Clinic doctor accused of poisoning wife
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Former doctor with the Mayo Clinic Connor Bowman was in court on Tuesday, indicted on first-degree murder charges for allegedly poisoning his wife. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest developments.

Deputy captures goat in Rochester neighborhood
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An Olmsted County deputy helped capture a loose goat in a Rochester neighborhood. The sheriff's office released bodycam footage of the deputy responding to the unusual call.

Olmsted deputy charged with soliciting a child tried to destroy hard drives: charges

An Olmsted County deputy already facing charges for child solicitation is facing new accusations after he allegedly tried to destroy two hard drives at his home after his arrest.

Rochester Public Schools looks to close 3 schools

One of the largest school districts in Minnesota is looking to close three schools after voters rejected an operating levy.

Rochester Public Schools looks to close 3 schools
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One of the largest school districts in Minnesota is looking to close three schools after voters rejected an operating levy.