Rochester budget: Property tax increases proposed

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

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.

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

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.

Girls on the Run Weekend in Minnesota

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.