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RPT to change schedule on Memorial Day
(ABC 6 News) – Rochester Public Transit will operate the Holiday Service schedule on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Routes 21 through 26 will operate from 7 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. ZIPS paratransit service will also operate on a shortened holiday schedule. Visit www.rptride.com for complete...
Honoring veterans through Murph Challenge
ROCHESTER, Minn. - It's a good cause and a hard workout. Multiple gyms in our area participated in the Murph Challenge to honor veterans who have died in the line of duty. On May 27 at Progression Fitness more than 80 members participated in this Murph workout and this was the gym's 15th year completing the challenge.
Rochester Honkers staff excited for season
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Rochester Honkers Operations Intern Brian Hogg has been a fan of the Honkers for 10 years. He says he's excited for the new amenities. "I'm real excited because we have a lot of new things here at the ball stadium," said Hogg. "We have a new garb n go station. We don't have to wait all the way in line for the concessions. We also have many other things. We have a beer bat, which is like a bat you can fill with beer which is really exciting."
Griot Arts has fundraiser to raise awareness and support for art
ROCHESTER, Minn.-A new Black-owned woman-owned business will be opening its doors in the Med City soon. Griot Arts is a bookstore and art gallery. The goal of the business is to uplift Black and BIPOC voices and art in the community. Griot Arts owner and founder Nicole Nfonoyim-hara says, "It's...
Rochester man sentenced for one driving arrest, still facing prosecution for a collision
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A man sentenced for drug and gun crimes is still facing trial for a two-vehicle collision. Don Cornelius Perry Morgan Jr., 26 of Rochester, pleaded guilty to third-degree drug possession and carrying a pistol without a permit. Charges of second-degree drug possession and fourth-degree drug possession were dismissed as part of a plea deal.
Destination Medical Center makes new investments at quarterly meeting
ROCHESTER, Minn.- Destination Medical Center announced $12 million in new investments in the community at its quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 23, and spoke with community leaders about the progress of its 20 year mission at a collaborative session. The initiative announced almost $7 million in investments for new housing...
New wildlife area opens near Rochester, Minn.
(FOX 9) - A new wildlife recreation area is now open in southern Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced on Monday it had received a land donation of 420 acres in Olmsted County. The area, named the Moon Valley Wildlife Management Area, is about 15 minutes northwest of...
Annual first responder blood drive in Olmsted County to become 'Heroes United'
ROCHESTER, Minn. – First responders in Rochester are ending the Battle of the Badges. Instead, the annual blood donation challenge among law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency services will become Heroes United, with a goal of 400 blood donations given alongside and in honor of our community’s first responders.
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