Mayo Clinic now testing for monkeypox

As the confirmed cases of monkeypox continue to grow in Minnesota, Mayo Clinic Laboratories can now test for the viral infection.

Minnesota Republicans race the clock at endorsing convention

The Republican Party's goal this weekend is to endorse a candidate who will challenge Gov. Tim Walz in the November election.

Rochester church fire declared arson, law enforcement asks help finding suspect

Law enforcement officials in Rochester are asking help from the public in locating the suspect of what they believe to be an arson following a fire at a church last month.

Rochester police ask for public's help to solve 2007 killing

Rochester police are asking for the public's help to solve a cold case that occurred 15 years ago but still reverberates today: the killing of 27-year-old April Jean Sorensen.

Senate GOP seeks permanent income tax cut; Democrats call for targeted relief

Minnesota Senate Republicans are proposing slashing the state's lowest income tax rate nearly in half, but Democrats believe a more targeted approach would be beneficial to those who need relief the most.

GOP plan axes Minnesota's Social Security income tax, DFL sees it as gift for well-to-do

Republican lawmakers say the answer to keeping more snowbirds from leaving Minnesota is to get rid of the state's tax on Social Security income, but critics contend a tax break would leave the state without enough money to pay for programs supporting lower-income people.

Animal rights supporters call for charges against Chinchilla ranch owner in Minnesota
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Animal rights supporters are calling again for prosecutors to bring formal charges against a chinchilla ranch that has gained national attention after the USDA revoked their license. Moulton Chinchilla Ranch, located south of Rochester, lost its license this fall after the USDA found violations of the Animal Welfare Act during inspections.

Firefighters extinguish flames at UPS warehouse in Rochester, Minn.

A UPS warehouse in Rochester, Minnesota caught fire Saturday night after several vehicles were burning nearby, the city's fire department says.

Rochester mayor issues mask mandate

Rochester has been added to the growing list of cities throughout Minnesota that are bringing back mask mandates in indoor spaces due to increasing infection rates of the omicron variant.

Mayo Clinic fires 700 workers as part of vaccine mandate

The 700 workers come from across the Mayo Clinic network, not just Minnesota, and represent about 1% of its workforce.

Rochester man killed by falling tree during storms remembered as 'gentle giant'

Keith Dickman, the Rochester man who died after a tree fell on him during Wednesday night's storms, is remembered as a 'gentle giant' who will be missed at the hockey rink.

3 tornadoes confirmed in Minnesota, Wisconsin during December storm

A line of severe storms brought high winds, severe weather and at least three tornadoes to Minnesota and western Wisconsin Wednesday night. At least one person was killed as a result of the storms. 

Sheriff: Man suspected of stealing 100-plus catalytic converters in Minnesota and Iowa

A Dodge Center, Minnesota man is suspected of stealing more than 100 catalytic converters in Minnesota and Iowa, according to a set of charges filed on Thursday and local reports.

Missing: Woman with health issues last seen Oct. 15 in Rochester

Authorities are asking for help finding a missing woman with health conditions who was last seen Oct. 15 in Rochester, Minnesota.