Burglar targeting homes in NE Rochester

ALBERT LEA, Minn. – A collision that led to the discovery of methamphetamine in Freeborn County results in probation for an Olmsted County man. Troy Christopher Marlow, 52 of Rochester, was sentenced Thursday to up to five years of supervised probation. Marlow pleaded guilty in August 2022 to second-degree possession of methamphetamine. Charges of fourth-degree DWI were dismissed as part of a plea deal.

OLMSTED COUNTY Minn. - Around 2,600 rounds of ammo and shells along with multiple guns were stolen from an Olmsted County residence on Thursday. The sheriff’s office said the thefts happened between 6:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the 12000 block of Oak Lodge Ln. NE. in Oronoco Township.

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Rochester is welcoming a new place to smash stuff and get out your rage. The Mess Hall welcomes your destructive side with opportunities to break computers, glass, and splatter paint. This rage room is the first of its kind in Rochester with the nearest one located in Des Moines, Iowa.

ROCHESTER, Minn. – A driver is pleading not guilty for a crash that sent four people to the hospital. Patricia Helen Price, 38 of Rochester, was charged with two counts of criminal vehicular operation and one count of DWI for the collision of two vehicles on June 3, 2022.

ROCHESTER, Minn. – A Chatfield duo will be sentenced for stealing money from someone with dementia. The sentencing of Bruce Lynn Amundson, 68, and Deborah Lane Amundson, 66, is set for March 16 in Olmsted County District Court. They were charged in May 2022 with six counts of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.

ROCHESTER, Minn.-After a two-year absence due to COVID-19, Project Community Connect came back to John Marshall High School today. It's an event designed to provide resources and services for community members dealing with homelessness or struggling to make ends meet. Some of the services provided included free lunches, haircuts and flu shots. There was also an interpreter there to help bridge language gaps. Larry More, one of the event organizers, said it wouldn't be possible without the willing cooperation of surrounding agencies.

RACINE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A pickup truck went off Interstate 90 Wednesday evening, injuring one person. The Minnesota State Patrol says Jamario Trevon Love, 26 of Hempstead, Arkansas, was eastbound on I-90 when his 2020 Ram 3500 left the roadway, entered the median, and rolled. The crash happened around 8:45 pm near mile marker 204 in snowy and ice road conditions.

ROCHESTER, Minn. - The Rochester Public Library is hosting it's 21st annual WIT: wisdom and wine event Saturday!. This is the first in-person event since February of 2020. The past couple of years the event has been online due to the pandemic. WIT is a fundraising event for the library.

RED WING, Minn. – A woman accused of leaving her infant son to die is pleading guilty. Jennifer Lynn Matter, 50 of Red Wing, entered a guilty plea Wednesday to one count of second-degree murder. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says DNA tests showed Matter was the mother of an abandoned male infant found dead in December 2003 on a Florence Township beach in Goodhue County.

PINE ISLAND, Minn.- If you're looking for something fun to do tomorrow, you can check out the annual winter fest celebration. Many outdoor events are planned including a cardboard sled race and cross country skiing at the Pine Island Golf Course. If you're looking for something a bit more relaxed, you can play some indoor games and enjoy coffee at Pine Island Senior Citizens. Anna Warehime, the president of Pine Island Senior Citizens, said the event will help bring the community together.

OLMSTED COUNTY-The rise in egg prices or 'eggflation' is causing some customers to turn to local farmers for the food, according to an Olmsted County farmer. Tara Roadway, who owns and operates Hidden Haven Homestead, said some customers have started buying eggs from her farm because prices are nearly the same as commercial eggs.

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Many of us are able to find ways to use fewer eggs when planning our meals as the average price for a dozen of eggs is now $4.25. That's up from $1.79 in 2021 according to research from Purdue University. The rate we're paying is at the highest it's been in 50 years.

ROCHESTER, Minn. – The 2022 Olmsted County Community Indicators report is now available on the county website. The report is focused on comparing Olmsted County’s measures to Minnesota and the nation and presents trend data to show how things have changed over time is also provided for some measures.

CHATFIELD, Minn. - The City of Chatfield is looking to hire more emergency medical technicians as short staffing persists among first responder agencies. The increased need comes about as the city has been experiencing a large uptick in emergency medical calls over the last two years. As the city and...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY through 10pm Saturday has been expanded further north to include the very southernmost counties of Minnesota including Freeborn, Mower, Fillmore, and Houston. 3-6" is expected here during the day Saturday. This expansion has also also included the Iowa counties of Winnebago, Worth, Mitchell, Howard, and Winneshiek. At least 3-6" of snow is expected here, with potential for a bit more in some places.

EYOTA, Minn. - Former Eyota mayor Tyrel Clark has returned to office to serve a fourth term. Tyrel Clark is a longtime Eyota resident that served three consecutive terms as mayor of the city before spending time focused on being involved in state legislation. After his initial six years as...

Pine Island's Winterfest is returning for another year. What you can expect if you plan on braving the weather to share in the fun.

ROCHESTER, Minn. - The Rochester gymnastics team is made up of athletes from Mayo, John Marshall, and Century. Two senior captains, Maddy and Maya, say the team is really focusing on positive energy this year at practice and at meets. These ladies are motivated, trying new skills and working on...

OWATONNA, Minn.-Chamber of Commerce offices across Minnesota are cautioning lawmakers against passing a paid family and sick leave bill. The bill would give employees 12 weeks of sick leave and 12 weeks of family leave, which could be stacked together. Lawmakers plan on paying for the measure by imposing a...

ROCHESTER, Minn. – A study by the Minnesota State college and university system, estimates Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) has a $234.9 million impact on the regional economy and creates 1,785 jobs. The study was conducted by Parker Philips, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in economic impact...