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Alcohol suspected as factor in Rochester crash

(ABC 6 News) — Alcohol is suspected as a factor in a three-vehicle crash that occurred on Salem Road SW in Rochester, according to the Rochester Police Department. RPD said officers responded to the crash at 5:15 p.m. at the intersection of Salem Road SW and Fox Valley Drive SW. According to RPD, preliminary information […]

Rochester, MN · 8h

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Rochester man facing several charges after traffic stop

(ABC 6 News) — A 29-year-old man from Rochester was arrested and faces several charges after a traffic stop near Civic Center Drive. On November 10th at 9:00 p.m., officers with the Rochester Police Department observed a man with a suspended license driving and stopped him near the 1600 block of Civic Center Dr. Northwest. […]

Rochester, MN · 6h

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Second crash in an hour reported on Hwy 63 near RST

(ABC 6 News) — A second Hwy 63 crash in the past hour has been reported near the Rochester International Airport. Related: Reports of a crash on U.S. 63 northbound According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash took place on northbound Hwy 63 between Woodbine Street Southeast and Frontage Road. The crash was reported […]

Rochester, MN · 1h

Minnesota Now

Rochester Man Sentenced to 92 Months for Drug Conviction

A Rochester man with an extensive criminal past has been sent to prison for a drug conviction.

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Snow Crab And Sushi Pile Up At This Roomy Rochester Buffet Minnesota Seafood Lovers Swear By

Some buffets look plain from the parking lot and stay plain inside. This one in Rochester, Minnesota, plays a different trick. The outside barely hints at what waits beyond the doors, and that surprise is half the fun. Inside, there is a dedicated sushi station, trays of crab legs that vanish fast, a grill where cooks make your custom bowl, and a pond full of big koi fish that kids love to visit.

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New affordable housing development opens in Rochester, marking major milestone for local housing coalition

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KIMT) — A new affordable housing development is opening its doors in Rochester, bringing 48 apartments to a community working to address its growing housing needs. Restoration Glen celebrated its ribbon cutting Thursday, on the Bear Creek campus in southwest Rochester. The opening also marks a major...

Rochester, MN · 6h

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St. Charles moves forward with South Fork housing development

With a shortage of available housing lots and growing concerns about affordability, the city of St. Charles is taking a more active role in residential development through its South Fork Community Development Initiative, a project officials hope will bring more than 120 housing units to the community. The city is preparing land in the South Fork neighborhood for a variety of potential housing options, including single-family homes, twinhomes, duplexes, townhomes and a possible apartment complex. The initiative is intended to make residential construction more attainable by having the city prepare the land and infrastructure before private builders and individual homeowners take over construction. The hope is for construction to begin in Spring 2027.

St Charles, MN · 1d

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WNB Financial Kellogg Office Closure

WNB Financial has announced that its Kellogg office, located at 350 East Belvidere Avenue in Kellogg, will permanently close at the end of the business day on January 29, 2027. The Kellogg office currently operates with limited hours. The Wabasha Herald report that in recent years, WNB Financial has seen...

Kellogg, MN · 2d

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Meet Karen MacLaughlin: The next Olmsted County Attorney

(ABC 6 News) – Olmsted County voters elected Karen MacLaughlin to lead the county attorney’s office. MacLaughlin isn’t new to elected office or the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office. She’s served on the Rochester School Board since 2021 and spent over 16 years as an assistant attorney for the county. However, something that is new is […]

Olmsted County, MN · 1d

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Alma Center School District custodian charged with making terrorist threats

ALMA, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – An Alma Center School District custodian is charged with making a terrorist threat after a message threatening teacher was found in a high school restroom. The criminal complaint says surveillance video and handwriting evidence pointed investigators to 42-year-old Cortney Aldinger. The school closed the day after the message was found. […]

Alma Center, WI · 1d

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Vote Today: Photo of Rochester Girl Is Competing for $10,000

Rochester girl's Lake Superior photo advanced to Round 2 of America’s Favorite Photos. Vote daily to help her win $10,000.

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Rochester school board vacancy open after director resigns

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Rochester School Board is accepting applications to fill a seat left vacant by the resignation of Director Karen MacLaughlin. The board announced the vacancy at its Nov. 10. The open term runs through Jan. 2, 2029. To qualify, applicants must be at least 21 years...

Rochester, MN · 9h

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Hwy. 14 in Rochester Reopens After Crews Finish Railroad Project Early

Good news for your commute: Hwy. 14 in Rochester is back open between South Broadway and 3rd Ave. SE, and crews finished the railroad crossing work a day early.

Rochester, MN · 9h

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Rochester Buyers Face Fewer New Listings as Homes Sit Longer

Rochester buyers found homes spending more time on the market, while a sharp drop in new listings left fewer fresh options to consider.

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Rochester Park Board votes to re-enter negotiations with Townies for Soldiers Field concessions

(ABC 6 News) — A motion failed to begin negotiations with Uni Uni Bubble Tea and Old Abe Coffee Shop to take over as concessions operator at Soldiers Field Memorial Park on Tuesday. A crowd of supporters packed into the parks and recreation board meeting, as the board discussed the future of concessions at Solders […]

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Rochester Public School Board discusses member replacement

The Rochester Public School Board has decided how they will fill Karen MacLaughlin’s seat after she won election for Olmsted County Attorney.

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Date and Schedule Announced for Downtown Rochester’s 2026 Santa Rescue

Downtown Rochester's Here Comes Santa Claus event returns Nov. 27 with family activities, Mrs. Claus' workshop, a tree lighting, and Santa's roof rescue.

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Townies May Have Been Saved - Second Chance After Over 2,500 Sign Petition

Is Townies closing? Not yet. The Rochester Park Board will negotiate a new agreement with the Soldiers Field concessions operator.

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Rochester National Community Survey says city is a good place to live, construction is a concern

Rochester residents are making their voices heard in a new community survey. They say the city has bright spots, but there is continued growing uncertainty about major projects, construction and the economy.