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Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A new service provider will take over Rochester’s electronic parking system on Monday. A statement from the City of Rochester released Friday afternoon says the city’s Parking Enforcement and Residential Parking Permit programs will transition to a service provider IPS group. Officials say the change in service providers will offer a better user experience.

Change For Rochester Parking System Begins Monday

Nothing beats a cozy cafe or bakery. There's just such a warm, pleasant feeling when you're in one of those places. It's the best. So I wanted to know about your favorite cozy cafes and bakeries that are within an hour of Rochester, Minnesota. I asked for your feedback on...

25+ Cozy Cafes + Bakeries Within an Hour of Rochester

I know the interest rates are quite a few points higher than they were a few years ago BUT if you were looking forward to moving, I found the most amazing house in Rochester, Minnesota. Now, it is listed for $1,699,999 but I'm sure once you see the photos, you'll try to round up the cash to make this house your own.

Love Luxury? Check Out This Modern Rochester Home For $1.69 Million

Pine Island, MN

Pine Island, MN (KROC-AM News)- A space heater is the suspected source of a fire that destroyed a home in Pine Island over the weekend. A news release from the Pine Island Fire Department says firefighters responded to a property along 154th Ave. way shortly before 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The blaze was reported by a passing motorist on Olmsted County Rd. 11 west of Pine Island in Roscoe Township.

Rural Rochester Area Home Destroyed by Fire

Self-proclaimed coffee queen here with some awesome news for Rochester, Minnesota. I just heard when the newest coffee shop in the Med City will be opening!. Opening Date Announced for Newest Coffee Shop in Rochester, Minnesota. I know a ton of high school kids who are anxiously awaiting for opening...

Brand New Caribou Coffee Opening Soon in Rochester

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department is awaiting the results of a blood test from a motorist accused of fleeing a traffic stop then crashing into a stone Mayo Clinic sign over the weekend. Rochester Police Sgt. Tony Teal said an officer attempted to stop a vehicle for...

Vehicle Suspected of Fleeing Rochester Police Crashes into Mayo Clinic Sign

Byron, MN

Zollman Zoo in Southeast Minnesota Makes Sad Announcement. Some super sad news for animal lovers hit Minnesota on Tuesday, March 14th. An animal that many in Southeast Minnesota have loved to visit at Zollman Zoo has unfortunately passed away. Zollman Zoo, located at 5731 County Rd 105 NW in Byron,...

Animal Lovers Heartbroken At Latest News From Zoo In Southeast Minnesota

Some like them mild, some like them super spicy. Nearly everyone likes to dress them up with various garnishes. The most popular items that people throw in their Bloody Mary include celery, cheese, olives, and beef sticks. I prefer a pickle over a piece of celery and I like mine extra spicy.

Minnesota Bar Creating ‘Largest Bloody Mary Bar’ For Good Cause

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Rochester Police Sgt. Tony Teal said officers responded to a pair of 911 calls reporting a shooting in a parking lot in the 2000 block of 41st St. Northwest. The calls came in around 2:30 a.m. Sunday.

Rochester Police Investigating St. Patrick’s Weekend Shooting

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) Seasonal factors helped push the unemployment rate in the Rochester area higher in January but it remained lower than it was a year ago. The latest jobs statistics from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development put the jobless rate for Olmsted County during the first month of the year at 2.5%. That was up from the 2.2% rate reported for December, but it was also two-tenths of a percentage point below the unemployment rate from January 2022.

Unemployment Rates Rise Across Southeastern Minnesota

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of break-ins and thefts reported at a Rochester dog park over the weekend. Sheriff’s Captain Tim Parkin said a deputy responded to a theft report at the dog park in the 6200 block of West River Rd. around 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Parkin said the caller reported someone had broken the window on the passenger side of their locked vehicle and took their purse.

Items Stolen from Broken-into Vehicles at Rochester Dog Park

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Faribault, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police in Faribault say a man pulled from a river after being reported missing by his family has died. A news release from the Faribault Police Department says officers were dispatched to a missing person report shortly after 5 p.m. Friday. The man’s family told police he took his dogs out two hours prior to the call and was overdue for his return.

Missing Faribault Man Dies After Being Found in River

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A man with active arrest warrants in the Twin Cities is facing charges connected to a burglary reported at a downtown Rochester apartment complex. Charges filed Friday in Olmsted County Court indicate the Rochester Police Department responded to a burglary at the Maven Apartments in the...

Wanted Twin Cities Man Accused of Rochester Apartment Burglary

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The City of Rochester has been awarded a grant meant to combat drug trafficking. The grant comes from the National Drug Control Policy's (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program. The purpose of the program is to equip local, state, federal and tribal law enforcement agencies with funding to help cover the cost of disrupting and investigating drug trafficking and violent crime.

Rochester Awarded Grant to Fight Drug Trafficking, Violent Crime

Owatonna, MN

Think summer! The Steele County Free Fair has announced the artists that will appear on the grandstand stage this August -- and it's gonna be a country music party in Owatonna. 2023 Steele County Free Fair Grandstand Lineup. TUE 8/15: Classic Antique Tractor Pull (6:00 pm) WED 8/16: LoCash with...

JUST IN: Steele County Free Fair Reveals 2023 Grandstand Lineup

St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- A bonding bill funding $1.5 in public works projects failed to get the 60% majority required for passage in the Minnesota Senate Thursday afternoon. Republicans in the DFL-controlled Senate followed through on a promise to withhold their required votes for passage until the Senate addresses...

Bill to Fund Infrastructure Projects Fails Minnesota Senate

Utica, MN

Utica, (KROC-AM News)- An elderly Rollingstone woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at a Winona County intersection Thursday evening. The State Patrol responded to the crash at the intersection of Hwy. 14 and County Rd. 18 in Utica. The crash was reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. The...

Elderly Woman Injured in Intersection East of Rochester

Austin, MN

Austin, MN (KROC-AM News) - A lockdown was ordered at Austin High School today due to a report of a firearm possibly being brandished at the school. The lockdown was put in place around noon after an Austin Police Department School Resource Officer requested additional help at the high school in response to the report. Austin Police Chief David McKichan says the police department with assistance from the Mower County Sheriff's Office responded to investigate the situation.

Report of Possible Gun Prompts Lockdown at Austin High School

Austin, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Austin Police Department has released more information regarding a gun call that prompted a lockdown at Austin High School Wednesday afternoon. Law enforcement responded to the school around noon after the Austin Police Department’s School Resource Officer requested assistance in response to the report of a gun being brandished at the school. Officials said Wednesday the initial investigation did not uncover evidence to indicate a gun had been brandished.

Police Provide Update on Gun Call at SE Minnesota School

Hastings, MN

Hastings, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Red Wing man now faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the strangulation death of a Hastings woman two years ago. The Dakota County Grand Jury returned the first-degree murder indictment against 34-year-old Kyle Williams after meeting last week to investigate the crime.. He is accused of killing 36-year-old Kelly Kocurek in a Hastings hotel room in 2021. He was previously charged with second-degree murder in the case.

Grand Jury Indicts Red Wing Man on First-Degree Murder Charges

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Popular Celebrity Spotted at Rochester Restaurant

Popular Celebrity Spotted in Rochester, Minnesota Over The Weekend. I KNEW I should have ordered some food at Nupa over the weekend! And if I did,...

Popular Celebrity Spotted at Rochester Restaurant

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