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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 […]

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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. […]

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News Talk 1340 KROC-AM

Trial Set for Rochester Man Accused of Killing His Father

A trial date has been set for a Rochester man accused of killing his father and later allegedly opening fire during a confrontation at another Rochester home.

Rochester, MN · 1d

Owatonna People's Press

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Moore says Fry slandered her, county is negotiating in ‘bad faith’

When the Steele County Commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 25 to pursue a contract with Dr. Kellyanna Moore, who has filled the coroner role since 2009, it appeared the Steele County coroner saga was close to a resolution. However, the negotiations between Moore and Steele County Attorney Robert Jarrett seem to have hit an impasse. The commissioners went into closed session, which the agenda cited as being protected under attorney-client privilege, following Tuesday’s board meeting and reconvened for the subsequent open session to publicly discuss the coroner contract structure. The discussion was spearheaded by Jarrett. His position was that the current services agreement as outlined provided no coverage options for claims related to coroner services—such as body transportation and workers’ compensation suits for those currently employed through Moore’s office—and that the Minnesota County Insurance Trust could not offer coverage. It was his belief that the gap in coverage could leave the county open to litigation in the future. As such, he said he refused to sign off on the services agreement as proposed. Moore contended that no claims have been made against her office during her time as the Steele County coroner and that her insurance as well as that

Steele County, MN · 2d

KIMT

New apartment complex open in Rochester

A new affordable housing development is opening its doors in Rochester, bringing dozens of new apartments to a community facing a growing need for affordable places to live.

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Mayo Clinic Announces New President and CEO

Mayo Clinic today announced that Dr. Matthew R. Callstrom has been elected to succeed Dr. Gianrico Farrugia to serve as the next Mayo Clinic president and CEO.

Rochester, MN · 1d

Minnesota Now

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Minnesota Man Walks Into Treasure Island on Halloween and Leaves With a Quarter-Million Dollars

Treasure Island Resort & Casino celebrated its biggest slot machine win of 2026 after a Minnesota man hit a $242,416.49 grand progressive jackpot.

Welch, MN · 2d

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Bicyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after crash in Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Minn. (FOX 9) - A bicyclist from Wanamingo suffered life-threatening injuries after an SUV hit him at an intersection in Hutchinson on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, around 12:56 p.m. at Highway 7 and School Road, an SUV hit a bicycle near the intersection. Authorities say...

Hutchinson, MN · 2d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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 · 3d

KIMT

Pine Island meeting: Have a say on Hwy 52 noise walls

PINE ISLAND, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting Nov. 18 to discuss noise wall voting for residents and property owners along Highway 52. The meeting will focus on two locations determined to be reasonable and feasible for building noise walls that will provide...

Pine Island, MN · 23h

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Family Recipes Still Rule At These Seven Minnesota Mexican Restaurants Run By The Same Owners For Years

Some of the best Mexican food in Minnesota comes from kitchens where the same families have been cooking for years. These are not flashy chains that change their menus every season. They are neighborhood places with recipes named after relatives, regulars who have been coming back for decades, and plates...

Minnesota · 1d

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Owatonna Football ends their season in a heartbreak loss

The Owatonna Huskies football team saw their 2026 season come to an end after a heartbreaking 25-20 loss to Rochester Century in the section semifinals on Saturday, Oct. 31. After putting together a strong season finishing with a 7-1 record in the regular season, the Huskies were hoping to continue their season with another playoff win. However, Century came out on top, ending Owatonna’s season and bringing a tough ending to what had been a successful season.

Owatonna, MN · 2d

WVNS

Convicted double-murderer sentenced for federal gun crime

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A Minnesota man convicted of double-murder was sentenced for a federal gun crime in West Virginia. According to a press release, 48-year-old Casey Rygh, of Rochester, Minnesota, was sentenced to three years and ten months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of […]

Rochester, MN · 1d

KIMT

Naloxone box installed outside Zumbrota City Hall

Zumbrota has installed a free, 24-hour Naloxone box outside City Hall, to help prevent overdose deaths and connect people to treatment.

Zumbrota, MN · 2d

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Holiday Train to whistle into Owat.

The Holiday Train will be whistling its way into Owatonna this holiday season in an effort to bring the community together while fighting food insecurity at the same time. Owatonna will be one of many communities across Canada and the U.S. hosting the Canadian Pacific Kansas City, CPKC, Railroad during its annual tour which begins Nov. 19. The Owatonna stop will take place Dec. 11 at 3:45 p.m. at the railroad crossing between Viracon and Wenger Corporation.

Owatonna, MN · 2d

KIMT

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...

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2026 General Election Results for Kenyon and Wanamingo

The Goodhue County Sheriff race was decided in favor of incumbent Marty Kelly. Kelly received 17,210 votes or 75% of the total ballots cast to his challenger Joshua Stehr with 5,451 votes or 24% of the total votes. In the Minnesota District 19 Senate race John Jasinski received 22,608 votes...

Wanamingo, MN · 2d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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 […]