Nine Minnesota schools recognized for academic excellence, closing achievement gap in 2023

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools, recognizing them for overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

Former Mayo researcher pleads guilty after attempting to join ISIS

A licensed doctor from Pakistan who previously worked as a researcher at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, has pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material to support the terrorist group ISIS.

Drug sniffing K9 retirements sped up due to marijuana legalization

For nearly a decade K9 officers have helped their law enforcement partners by sniffing out illegal drugs, mainly during traffic stops. But now, marijuana legalization is speeding up their retirement.

Woman killed in southeastern Minnesota crash

A 64-year-old woman was killed in a southeastern Minnesota crash Saturday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Woman found dead inside car submerged in Rochester pond: Police

The Rochester Police Department said the vehicle appeared to have been in the water for some time and became visible because of the dry conditions and lower water level.

Rochester Towers repairs: Timeline for residents return still unclear

As crews are continuing to assess the safety of the Rochester Towers Condominiums, there is no timeline for when the residents can return.

Rochester condo building stable, but still not ready for resident return

A condominium tower in Rochester, Minnesota is now structurally stable but still not ready for residents to return to, according to city officials.

Rochester condo building stable after concerns
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A condominium tower in Rochester, Minnesota is now structurally stable but still not ready for residents to return to, according to city officials.

3 hurt, 1 critically injured after semi-truck crash on Highway 14 near Rochester

One person suffered life-threatening injuries after a semi-truck driver rear-ended multiple vehicles on High 14 near Rochester Friday morning, according to authorities. 

Rochester Police still searching for missing 43-year-old

Rochester Police are asking the public to remain on the lookout for a man who was last seen in December 2022. 

Rochester students return to class after tech disruption

Rochester, Minnesota students returned to class on Tuesday after school was cancelled Monday due to a possible cyberattack. Tuesday, students worked without electronics and were asked to “bring a writing utensil and a notebook for your classes.”

Rochester Public Schools to close Monday after possible cyber attack

Rochester Public Schools will be closed Monday due to a possible cyber attack.  The district plans to re-open Tuesday with reduced network access.

Moldy berry in the container: Is it safe?

The Mayo Clinic is providing some insight into a question many people have had: If there's one moldy berry in a container, does it spoil the bunch?

Man dies at Olmsted County Jail; second death in 2023

An investigation is underway after an inmate at the Olmsted County Jail in Rochester, Minnesota died after being found not breathing over the weekend.