Rural Rochester Area Home Destroyed by Fire
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office responded for an investigation that determined a space heater in the back bedroom of the home may have contributed to the fire.
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Convicted Felon Accused of Brandishing Gun at Woman in Rochester
A woman told officers a man who she recently met had threatened to blow up her vehicle and brandished a pistol after she refused to give him a ride to the Twin Cities.
Unemployment Rates Rise Across Southeastern Minnesota
Most of the jobless rates were still lower than they were a year ago.
Wanted Twin Cities Man Accused of Rochester Apartment Burglary
Court documents say he returned to the apartment 10 days after the reported burglary.
Two Sentenced for Taking Over $98K from Rochester Patient
The charges say the two admitted to depositing the funds with the victim’s permission saying the money was in exchange for the care they were providing the victim.
Bill to Fund Infrastructure Projects Fails Minnesota Senate
The vote failed to get the 60% majority required for passage.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Most of Southern Minnesota
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for most of southern Minnesota until Friday morning.
Downtown Rochester Structure Fire Slows Broadway Traffic (Update)
Preliminary reports indicate the Rochester Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire shortly before 8:15 a.m.
Overnight Snow Totals for Rochester, Southeast Minnesota
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Rochester Enacts Downtown Parking Restrictions Before Snow Storm
Vehicles that violate the parking restrictions during the no-parking time period will be ticketed and towed.