Update: 45-Year-Old Man Reported Missing in Rochester Found Safe
A Missing Person Alert issued by the department on Wednesday afternoon indicates he has not been heard from in nearly two weeks.
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Plea Deal for MN Man Charged in Rochester Sex Solicitation Sting
The operation, which involved an officer posing online as a 14-year-old girl, that led to his arrest began in August of last year.
Rochester Could Get Dedicated Indoor Curling Venue
The current proposal calls for the new facility to open sometime in 2028.
Lake Zumbro De-Listed from State's Impaired Water List
The reservoir along the Zumbro River in northern Olmsted County and southern Wabasha County was listed as impaired in 2002 by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
Update: Rochester Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Near Oronoco
The Pine Island Fire Department says emergency responders were called to the crash scene shortly after 8:00 Tuesday night.
(UPDATE) Filing Period Closes For 2026 Minnesota Elections
The candidate filing period for the 2026 elections in Minnesota closed Tuesday afternoon.
Man Wanted Since 2023 Faces Rochester Sex Crime Charges
A warrant was issued for his arrest in April 2023 after he skipped a court hearing in the sexual assault case.
Public's Help Sought in Investigation of Lyle Incident
The Mower County Sheriff issued a request for public assistance with identifying and locating persons of interest. He also shared surveillance photos of the person’s vehicle.
Over 20 Agencies Particpate In Emergency Drills At Minnesota Nuclear Plant
Minnesota's emergency response teams are being tested today at Minnesota's largest nuclear power plant.
Jury Convicts Rochester Man Accused of Pulling Gun on Landscaper
The charges indicate the incident stemmed from a landscaping job at the Rochester man's home a few months earlier.