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Mother’s Day 2024: Very warm with isolated, afternoon showers
Mother’s Day 2024 will be one of the warmest days we have had so far this year. It starts out sunny with more clouds by midday and the early afternoon. By about 3-4 PM, isolated showers become possible throughout the rest of the afternoon and evening. Most of us either get no rain or sprinkles, but you may still want to bring an umbrella for any outdoor plans later in the day nonetheless.
‘My Book Day’ in Rochester
(ABC 6 News) – Members of the Rochester Risers Rotary Club will celebrate the 11th annual ‘My Book Day’ on May 13th and May 17th. The celebration is a literacy initiative organized by the rotary club, Rochester Public Schools and Barnes and Noble Rochester, Minn.; with the goal of getting kids to read, through a show of community support.
Another phone call, another person tricked out of hundreds of dollars
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The Rochester Police Department (RPD) says criminals continue trying to trick people out of their money with phony legal threats. RPD says a 46-year-old Byron woman was recently swindled out of $1,200. The woman says she got a phone call from someone claiming to be a captain with the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office. The woman says she was told she missed a court date and was in contempt of court. The caller said the woman had to pay $9,000 to avoid arrest, but that amount was eventually lowered to $1,200.
Rochester citizens trade used bikes at Med City Bike Swap
(ABC 6 News) – Bike lovers from across Rochester gathered for the Med City Bike Swap on Saturday. People attending the event were able to buy, sell or even donate used bikes and bike gear. The event was put on by the Pata de Perro Community Bike Club, a...
Mantorville business shares speeding concerns in Hwy 57 work zone
MANTORVILLE, Minn.- Highway 57 in Mantorville has been under construction since April 15th. Recently, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has asked drivers to slow down by the construction site. Mantorville Square co-owner Paul Larsen says, "I have observed people appear to be going faster than they should have been maybe...
Detours expected for some Rochester Public Transit routes
(ABC 6 News) – Riders will be experiencing changes for some Rochester Public Transit Routes starting Monday, May 13th. Routes 306 and 309 will both be following a long term detour over the summer. This will be to avoid a road closure on 4 Ave SW, between 14 St and 16 St SW.
Huskies capture pair of 3rd-place finishes at Big 9 tennis tournament
The boys tennis players of the Big 9 Conference all gathered in Rochester over the weekend and battled things out at three different locations in the 2024 tournament. Owatonna’s trip was highlighted by third place finishes from No. 4 singles player Asher Penn and the No. 2 doubles pairing of Leyton Williams and Stephen Sennott. Asher Penn’s day at No. 4 singles started with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Winona’s...
Local veteran honored for work done for Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
ROCHESTER, Minn.-Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial has been in the Med City since 2000. According to the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial Committee and the Americal Legion there are over 3,700 names listed on the memorial. Local US Army veteran Wayne Stillman is one of the veterans who worked tirelessly to get...
Gold Rush Antique and Flea Market returns for 52nd year
(ABC 6 News) — The Gold Rush Antique and Flea Market returned to the Olmsted County Fairgrounds for its 52 year on May 10-12. The event had nearly 1,000 vendors from all over the state and country, who came to sell their unique collections to the Rochester community. Sellers...
Thousands of pounds of food donated annual food drive
(ABC 6 News) – Postal workers across the country picked up more than just letters on their routes Saturday — they also picked up donations of food for local food banks and charities. Rochester, Austin and Albert Lea were just three of the many cities that participated in...
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