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Man killed by train in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A Rochester man who got too close to a moving boxcar died after being struck by a train Saturday night, police said.The train struck the man around 10:45 p.m. near the intersection of Civic Center Drive Northwest and First Avenue Northwest, according to the Rochester Police Department.He was taken to the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, where he died, police said.He has not been publicly identified, but police said he was 23 years old.Police said a suspected impaired driver drove through the blocked-off scene after the train crash and hit the side of a nearby apartment building, but no one was injured. The driver was arrested.
Celebrating Mother's Day at the farm
HAYFIELD, Minn.-Red Barn Learning Farm celebrated Mother's Day with all moms this year,. Moms had the chance to enter the farm for free, while their kids and dads had to pay a small fee. Activities were available for families to create memories. Moms and kids had a chance to practice...
Air Quality Alert extended through tonight for southern Minnesota
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended the air quality alert for southern Minnesota until 11 p.m. on Monday, May 13. The affected area includes the Twin Cities metro, Albert Lea, Marshall, Worthington, Rochester, Winona, Mankato, and the tribal nation of Prairie Island. Heavy smoke...
Sunday Night & Monday Rain Chances
For the rest of Mother’s Day, there will be at least some opportunity for an isolated shower. You will most likely either get a quick round of rain (under 15 minutes) or get no rain at all. Totals should stay under a quarter of an inch for an overwhelming majority, if not all, of us. Once a cold front from the north passes through late Sunday, that will be the end of that round of rain chances.
Fighting addiction for motherhood
ROCHESTER, Minn.-For Mother's Day, one Med City mom reflected on her journey to becoming the mom she is today. In November 2021, Kelsey Pendergrass was pulled over and given a DUI. She was brought to a holding cell where she took time to reflect. Pendergrass says, "I thought about being...
New digital pass available for Rochester's craft breweries and local restaurants
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Experience Rochester says it is introducing a new free digital pass to win prizes by visiting participating breweries and restaurants that serve local brews. "The Sip N’ Savor Brew Pass highlights our dedication to spotlighting Rochester’s dynamic brewery scene for both locals and visitors," says Joe...
Mother’s Day 2024: Very warm with isolated, afternoon showers
Mother’s Day 2024 will be one of the warmest days we have had so far this year. It starts out sunny with more clouds by midday and the early afternoon. By about 3-4 PM, isolated showers become possible throughout the rest of the afternoon and evening. Most of us either get no rain or sprinkles, but you may still want to bring an umbrella for any outdoor plans later in the day nonetheless.
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