Officials grapple with Rochester geese population
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City officials in Rochester are trying to control its largely expanding geese population, which they say now tops 40,000.

Rochester man charged with murder after shooting at Essex Park Apartments

A Rochester man faces murder and weapons charges after a deadly shooting at an apartment complex earlier this month, according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County District Court.

Shooting outside Rochester apartment building leaves man dead

Police said a 31-year-old man died after being shot outside an apartment building in northwest Rochester on Thursday evening.

Olmsted County tornado: EF-2 twister tears through Marion Road neighborhood

Neighbors are picking up the pieces after a powerful tornado tore through part of Olmsted County, leaving widespread damage and a community leaning on each other.

Rochester residents cleaning up after tornado
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Residents in the Rochester area are cleaning up in the aftermath of a tornado. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more. 

6 tornadoes confirmed in southeastern Minnesota, western Wisconsin

Residents in Olmsted County are cleaning up severe storm damage, with the sheriff's office saying "disaster recovery continues to occur at full speed."

Rochester tornado: Residents describe close call as twister tears through town

Cleanup is underway as families assess the aftermath and begin repairs after a tornado touched down near Rochester, causing damage in Stewartville and nearby areas.

Tornado spins up near Rochester
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Multiple views show a tornado in the Rochester area as storms move through. 

Tornado caught on video near Rochester
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A tornado was observed by Mike Myre near Rochester as storms move through the area. 

Rochester man charged with murder after fatal fentanyl overdose

Police say a months-long investigation led to the arrest of a Rochester man accused of supplying fentanyl in a deadly overdose.

MN fraud: Rochester woman gets 6 months in prison after guilty plea

A Rochester woman who admitted to laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars in the massive $300 million Feeding our Future scheme has been sentenced to six months in prison and is being forced to pay back more than $491,000.

BCA identifies victim, Rochester officer involved in fatal shooting

The Minnesota BCA has identified the Rochester Police Department Officer and victim involved in a fatal shooting on March 11.

Rochester police fatally shoot man during mental health crisis call

Rochester police fatally shot a man during a mental health crisis call Wednesday night, an incident now under investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Police say the man grabbed an officer's gun, and another officer discharged their weapon.

Woman accused of calling child a racial slur at Rochester playground demands speedy trial

The woman who was confronted on video for allegedly calling a child a racial slur at a Rochester playground back in late April 2025 is demanding a speedy trial for her misdemeanor charges.

2 Rochester police officers hit by vehicle while responding to call

Two officers with the Rochester Police Department were injured Sunday night when they were hit by a vehicle while responding to a call, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Stewartville shooter identified as former student
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The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office released new details about Friday’s deadly shooting outside of Stewartville High School, including the identity of the 19-year-old gunman. FOX 9’s Se Kwon reports.