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Stewartville, MN

Cannon Falls, MN

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Cannon Falls, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Cannon Falls Police Department has released the name of the man who was found dead inside a home following a more than five-hour-long standoff on Wednesday. A news release says 25-year-old Dean I. Anderson of Cannon Falls was found dead from an apparently...

Cannon Falls Police ID Shooting Suspect Found Dead After Standoff

(UPDATE) A stand-off in Cannon Falls came to an end shortly after 5 PM Wednesday when a man suspected of shooting a woman earlier in the day was found dead inside a home. His name has not been released. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

(UPDATE) Cannon Falls Shooting Suspect Found Dead

Colorado State

Oronoco, MN

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - An Oronoco man has been sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for leading police on a high-speed chase following a burglary at a construction site last summer. 37-year-old Kyle Felter earlier admitted to felony counts of third-degree burglary and fleeing police. Under the terms...

Oronoco Man Sent to Prison For Burglary and Police Chase

Rochester, MN

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities are looking for the subject who threatened a clerk at a Rochester gas station with a gun Tuesday night. Rochester Police Captain Casey Moilanen said officers responded to the Holiday gas station in the 900 block of 37th St. Northwest around 10:20 p.m. on the report of an assault. Police met with the clerk who’s described as a 40-year-old Rochester woman.

Shoplifter Threatens Rochester Store Clerk with Gun

Olmsted County, MN

Byron, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Bryon man is expected to face charges after being involved in a rollover crash in Olmsted County over the weekend. Olmsted County Sheriff’s Captain Tim Parkin said a deputy was on patrol in rural northeastern Byron Saturday afternoon when he spotted a vehicle he recognized. The deputy knew the vehicle’s owner had a canceled driver’s license and had stopped the driver for driving with the canceled license last week.

Driver With DWI History Arrested After Rochester-Area Rollover Crash

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department says a man jumped to his death from a downtown parking ramp early Thursday morning. Police Captain Casey Moilanen said officers responded to the report of a deceased male being discovered shortly before 2:30 a.m. The man was found near the Mayo Civic Center ramp in the area of 1st St. and 1st Ave. Southeast.

Rochester Man Found Dead Early Thursday Morning

Washington State

Rochester, Mn (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester School District says a former teacher passed away today while volunteering at Washington Elementary School. A statement issued by the school district this afternoon says emergency personnel were sent to the school this afternoon in response to a medical emergency involving a school volunteer.

Retired Rochester Teacher Died While Volunteering at School

Wabasha County, MN

Kellogg, MN

Kellogg, MN (KROC-AM News) - Authorities in Wabasha County say a teenage boy is hospitalized in serious condition following a bizarre medical call Tuesday afternoon. Deputies responded to a rural Kellogg property around 5:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from a person who reported that the 14-year-old boy was stuck in a sand hole and covered in sand. The deputies rushed to the scene and started life-saving measures.

Teenager Rescued From Sand Hole in Wabasha County

Wisconsin State

Hayfield, MN

Hayfield, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Dodge County Attorney is reviewing reports regarding a crash that occurred before the death of a Hayfield man Friday morning. Dodge County Sheriff Scott Rose said Monday afternoon that deputies responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash shortly after 8 a.m. Friday. The crash occurred at the intersection of 250th Ave and 720th Street, which is about six miles northeast of Hayfield.

County Attorney Reviewing Fatal SE Minnesota Crash

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department is investigating a building site burglary that significantly damaged a home that's under construction. Police Captain Casey Moilanen said officers responded to the burglary in the 6100 block of Sandstone St. in Northwest Rochester. The burglary is believed to have occurred between 5 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Rochester Construction Site Damaged by Costly Burglary

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department says a local woman has likely fallen victim to the Puppy Scam. Police Captain Casey Moilanen said the victim posted about her dog dying in a Facebook group this past January. The woman said someone then reached out to her saying they had a puppy for sale for $450 in Council Bluffs, IA.

Rochester Woman Out Almost $2,000 After Falling Victim to Puppy Scam

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is investigating another theft reported at a Rochester dog park. Captain Tim Parkin said a deputy responded to the North Dog Park in the 6200 block of West River Rd. on the report of a theft around 5 p.m. Sunday. Parkin said it’s the third theft reported at the park in as many weeks.

Woman Out Over $1,000 in Latest Rochester Dog Park Theft

Hammond, MN

Wabasha, MN (KROC-AM News) - A second person has worked out a plea agreement with prosecutors in Wabasha County for his involvement in a baseball bat attack in Hammond two and a half years ago that left a man with severe injuries. 42-year-old Joshua Daniel Larson of Millville has admitted...

Second Man Admits to Role in Hammond Baseball Bat Assault

Kasson, MN

Tammy Dee made a name for herself in the Rochester area by serving delicious food and cold drinks at Tilly's Bar and Grill in Oronoco. A lot of people were bummed when she announced she was walking away from the establishment last year. At that time, she explained the decision was made because "of the increase in rent & property taxes w/ the new lease."

CAUGHT ON CAMERA! Minnesota Police Identify Beer Burglar

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man now serving time in prison for aggravated robbery and drug convictions has admitted to another felony drug sales charge. 32-year-old Elvis Porte was able to reach a plea agreement this week with Olmsted County prosecutors and entered a guilty plea to a second-degree drug charge in exchange for the dismissal of a count of first-degree drug sales. The case stems from his arrest in December 2021 following a controlled buy conducted by a Rochester police confidential informant involving nearly 24 grams of methamphetamine.

Plea Deal Calls For 8 Year Prison Sentence in Rochester Drug Case

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The recently formed Downtown Rochester Task Force is sharing some initial findings from a series of working sessions that were held earlier this month. Participants in the four work sessions were asked to share specific challenges they're facing related to downtown Rochester, along with concerns...

Downtown Rochester Task Force Releases Initial Findings

Pet Partners promotes "the health and wellness benefits of animal-assisted therapy, activities, and education." Each year they host a nationwide competition with the goal of raising funds and awareness for their therapy program which provides support animals for seniors, patients, veterans, and children around the world. A dog from Rochester,...

Minnesota Dog Named 2023’s ‘Pet of the Year’

A news anchor that Southeast Minnesota has loved the last 13 years is leaving ABC 6 News. Laura Lee Announced She Is Leaving ABC 5 News in Rochester. An emotional announcement was shared today by Laura Lee at ABC 6 News in Rochester. She will be leaving the station and her last day will be April 28th.

After 13 Years, Popular Rochester News Anchor is Leaving

We're getting excited! There's a local coffee shop and bakery in Rochester, Minnesota that is working on opening a second location. Now we know that they're pretty dang close to opening their doors. If you've been in Rochester for a minute you've probably noticed the large number of coffee shops...

Local Coffee Shop is Opening their Second Rochester Location Very Soon

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DWI Suspect Crashes at Stewartville School During School Day

Stewartville, MN (KROC-AM News)- A woman accused of having a blood-alcohol concentration four times over the legal limit is set to face charges after her vehicle...

DWI Suspect Crashes at Stewartville School During School Day

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