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Design process for Rochester's future Link Rapid Transit project at 90%
Rochester, Minn. - Rochester's future Link Rapid Transit project is moving forward. Link is a proposed 2.8 mile route along the 2nd Street SW corridor to connect downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center, and Mayo Clinic. Rochester City Council received an update on Monday afternoon's study session on where the project...
Sentence upheld for deadly shooting after a 2021 dice game in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A long prison sentence has been upheld in the 2021 fatal shooting of a man in Rochester. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has rejected the appeal of Derrick Timothy Days, 30 of South St. Paul, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and second-degree assault. Days and...
From the depths of addiction to the heights of inspiration: former drug addict shares his story in a new book
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Through struggle and dependency comes hope. A former drug addict and homeless man tells his story to the world. KIMT News 3 caught up with Rory Londer and the author of his book, Sweta Patel. Londer grew up in a loving family, but in the early '90s,...
Kellogg Middle School kicks off bike group
(ABC 6 News) – One group of middle school students are getting a chance to get out and ride, thanks to a local biking group. Today, We Bike Rochester will be starting a seven-week after-school biking program at Kellogg Middle School in Rochester, MN. The program is aimed at...
First sentence handed down for check forgery in SE MInnesota
PRESTON, Minn. – A man receives his first sentence for passing forged checks in southeast Minnesota. Jacob John Kenfield, 41 of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been ordered to spend one year and nine months in prison, with credit for 449 days already served, for pleading guilty to one count of check forgery in Fillmore County.
Local governments aligned in their priorities for the city's future
ROCHESTER, Minn.-The Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual 'Local Government Connect' to bring together government entities, businesses and the community to discuss the future of the Med City. The event gave the community a chance to hear the progress Olmsted County, the City of Rochester and Rochester Public Schools...
Rochester Catholic Schools holds signing day
Rochester Catholic Schools held a signing day for their class of 2037. The event worked a lot like college bound athletes — but instead of colleges — students committed to their elementary school of choice. Nearly 100 kindergarteners will be starting school at RCS in the fall, and...
Spring cleaning spirit sweeps through Rochester cleaning companies
ROCHESTER, Minn.-Merry Maids and Molly Maid say Rochester cleaning services are seeing a 10 to 30 percent increase in business for the spring cleaning season. Whether home owners are cleaning themselves or hiring out, the companies both agreed that with the warmer weather comes the perfect opportunity to tackle long overdue chores and refresh a house.
Scam preventative measures to protect yourself
(ABC 6 News) – With the rise of recent scams, it’s important to protect yourself from falling victim. Here are some ways you can stay safe. It’s a common refrain from police these days, if you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be law enforcement and asking you to send over money, don’t do it.
Volunteer fair helps close service gaps
ROCHESTER, MN.-- As organizations and nonprofits in Olmsted County continue to expand-- the call for more volunteers does too. KIMT NEWS 3 attended a volunteer fair in Rochester Tuesday to speak with an event organizer about the need for help. David Kujawa is the Co-Chair of the Rochester Area Volunteer...
ABC 6 News Excellent Educator: Ryan Todd
(ABC 6 News) – Students walk into Bryon High School every day ready to learn. But there’s one classroom where learning isn’t the only important thing. “I know I’m going to talk about sports politics whatever is going on in history. I mean I really enjoy history and I really enjoy Mr. Todd so it always makes for a good class,” said Kellen Passentino a junior at Byron.
Public Forum held for gun violence prevention
(ABC 6 News) — A public forum was held at First Presbyterian Church in Rochester on Tuesday night to discuss the prevention of gun violence. The community came together to learn more about what is being done locally and statewide to end gun violence. The event stems from a...
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