Twin Cities, Rochester YMCAs still have 500 openings for early childhood care

The Greater Twin Cities and Rochester area YMCAs have 500 openings for early childhood child care amid the coronavirus pandemic, the organization announced this week.

5 cases of COVID-19 now confirmed in Minnesota

There are now five confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Minnesota, state health officials confirmed Wednesday. 

Officials looking for man who took extreme measures to impersonate Rochester police officer

The Olmstead County Sheriff's Office is investigating a strange case of impersonating an officer after a driver was pulled over "for speeding" Wednesday night in Stewartville, Minnesota.

2 flown to Minnesota hospital after Iowa snowmobile crash

Two people were flown to a Minnesota hospital for treatment after they were injured in a north-central Iowa snowmobile accident.

Mayo Clinic, Abu Dhabi Health Services open hospital in UAE

Mayo Clinic and Abu Dhabi Health Services Company have joined together to open a hospital for complex care in the United Arab Emirates.

Minnesota corrections officer charged with sexually assaulting inmate he was transporting

A Minnesota Department of Corrections officer is accused of sexually assaulting an inmate he was transporting from the Olmstead County Jail to the Hennepin County Jail last month. 

Teen's therapy dog found dead in neighbor's driveway in southern Olmsted County

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 13-year-old boy’s therapy dog was found dead in a neighbor’s driveway overnight.

High school teams get chance to play under bright lights at TCO Stadium

Minnesota football players are getting a huge opportunity this weekend to play games under the bright lights at TCO Stadium in Eagan.

Man with facial transplant speaking out about his depression to help others

A suicide attempt, facial reconstruction and ultimately a facial transplant is a journey most will never know, but a 32-year-old Minnesotan is hoping that his story will help others who might be struggling.

Water leak forces closure of Rochester Public Library

The public library in Rochester, Minnesota closed over the weekend after a broken water softener caused a leak that affected all three floors of the building.