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State Trooper involved in Apache Mall crash
ROCHESTER, Minn. - As of 8:45 p.m. Saturday Highway 14 was still closed north of Apache Mall for a crash involving a State Patrol trooper. The Rochester Police Department (RPD) says the crash involved three cars and happened around 5:45 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the injury accident at Memorial...
Man arrested after crashing into Taco John’s
(ABC 6 News) – A man is behind bars in Rochester after attempting to flee a traffic stop overnight Saturday. According to Rochester Police Department, it happened around 12:19 a.m. RPD says the suspect, Anthony Alexander, was caught speeding and fled when officers attempted to pull him over. Alexander...
Identical twins file motion to dismiss charges in buggy crash that killed 2
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Twin sisters charged in a fatal crash involving an Amish buggy near Rochester are asking to have those charges dropped. Attorneys for Samantha and Sarah Peterson filed motions in Fillmore County District Court Thursday asking that all charges against each defendant in the case be dismissed for lack of probable cause.
Weekend to finish warm with chance of late day shower
It was a toasty start to the weekend, however it won’t be as warm on Sunday, but still temperatures are expected to be well above average. A cold front passed through on Saturday after high temperatures climbed well into the 80s. Temperatures will dial back a bit on Sunday with highs generally in the mid-70s, which is still several degrees above average for the middle of May.
Rochester Exchange Club Donates Flags to Kellogg Middle School
ROCHESTER, Minn.- Students at Kellogg Middle School will be reciting the pledge of allegiance under new flags this year, thanks to a donation from the Rochester Exchange Club on Friday, May 17. The club raised over $500 this year to donate sixty flags to fill the school’s classrooms, and handed...
Relay for Life returns to John Marshall High School
Relay for Life returns to John Marshall Highschool. (ABC 6 News) — John Marshall High School held their annual Relay for Life fundraising event for the American Cancer Society on Saturday, May 18. Supporters from all over the community walked circles around the track at the high school to...
Med City Marathon could cause traffic delays
(ABC 6 News) – This weekend, runners will be participating in the Med City Marathon and if you’re planning on driving around town you may notice some road signs and closures. Over the past few months, law enforcement has been working with race officials and the city to...
Pine Island Fire Department leads funeral procession for retired chief
(ABC 6 News) – On Saturday, the Pine Island Fire Department lead the funeral procession for retired Chief John M. Archer. Funeral services started at 12:30 p.m. at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church. Services included a firefighter eulogy, the firefighter prayer, and a bell salute before mass. The procession...
Farm to school grant given to Rochester Preschool
(ABC 6 News) — A new grant will allow fresher food to be given to some preschoolers at an early childhood education center in Rochester. Governor Tim Walz announced nearly $1 million in grants to give kids access to Minnesota grown food at school. For the first time, early...
Honoring officers who died in the line of duty
(ABC 6 News) – All week long, law enforcement around the country have been celebrating National Police Week, honoring their fellow officers who have died in the line of duty. Each year, the week of May 15 is designated National Police Week to keep the memories of fallen officers...
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