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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)- 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

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

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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)- 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

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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

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

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The City of Rochester is hosting an open house this week regarding the next phase of the North Broadway Ave. Reconstruction project. The first phase of the multi-year project focused on the major road between Civic Center Dr. and the Silver Lake Bridge. Phase two of the reconstruction spans from the Silver Lake Bridge to the road’s intersection with Elton Hills Dr. Northwest.

Rochester Holding Open House This Week for North Broadway Project

Owatonna, MN

Owatonna, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol says slick conditions were present when troopers responded to a fatal crash this morning near Owatonna. The head-on collision occurred just before 7 AM on Highway 218 about 2 miles south of the Highway 14 interchange in an area southeast of Owatonna. The State Patrol says 59-year-old Terry Pelovsky was driving a car south on Highway 218 when it collided with a northbound SUV. Pelovsky was transported to the Owatonna hospital where he died from his injuries.

Deadly Head-On Crash Near Owatonna

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

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

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

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

Most people celebrate St. Patrick's Day by drinking at a local bar. Or a pub as we'll call them. If you'd like to go out with your partner or maybe you have some friends you'd like to go out with, here are a few spots to hit up during your Rochester, Minnesota St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl.

Guide to Rochester, MN St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

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

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! There are lots of ways to celebrate today but of course, the most prominent ways to celebrate in Minnesota (and across the US) include drinking, eating corned beef and cabbage, and attending parades. While parades can sometimes be pretty long, there's one in Minnesota that's been dubbed the world's shortest St. Patrick's Day parade.

World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Held in Minnesota

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Scam Impersonating Olmsted County Captain Reported in Rochester

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam involving someone impersonating a captain in their office. Olmsted County Sheriff’s...

Scam Impersonating Olmsted County Captain Reported in Rochester

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