Olmsted County to Vote On New Penalty for Tobacco Sale ViolationsOlmsted County to Vote On New Penalty for Tobacco Sale ViolationsOlmsted County enacted an ordinance prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone under the age of 21 in 2019. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Drought Conditions Improve but Still Remain in RochesterDrought Conditions Improve but Still Remain in Rochester Rochester saw its heaviest rainfall in more than a year last weekend.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
MN Man Accused of Assaulting Trooper During Byron Drug ArrestMN Man Accused of Assaulting Trooper During Byron Drug ArrestThe Mankato man was charged with two counts of felony assault of a peace officer. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Charges: Former Rochester Health Worker Stole $7k+ from PatientCharges: Former Rochester Health Worker Stole $7k+ from PatientThe charges say she earned the patient's trust and got access to his safe. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Man Accused of Groping Young Girl at Rochester Apartment ComplexMan Accused of Groping Young Girl at Rochester Apartment ComplexPolice say the alleged groping happened in the hallway of a Rochester apartment complex. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Drug Arrests on the Rise in Olmsted County, Overdoses DecliningDrug Arrests on the Rise in Olmsted County, Overdoses DecliningThe Minnesota BCA launched a new drug-crime dashboard this week. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Olmsted County Awards Construction Contracts For 2 Large ProjectsOlmsted County Awards Construction Contracts For 2 Large ProjectsBoth projects are scheduled to be completed in about a year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Search Warrants Lead to Meth Sales Charges Against Rochester ManSearch Warrants Lead to Meth Sales Charges Against Rochester ManThe Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office served the search warrants for two vehicles and two storage units as part of the investigation this past June.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Stewartville Felon Accused of Assaulting Olmsted County Deputy Stewartville Felon Accused of Assaulting Olmsted County Deputy Court documents say deputies who responded to the scene then deployed a taser to get him under control. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Olmsted County Moves Forward on Homeless Shelter, Sets Tax LevyOlmsted County Moves Forward on Homeless Shelter, Sets Tax LevyThe county’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board greenlit the next phase of the plan to replace the Rochester Community Warming Shelter.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz