Overview of Rochester’s 2026 Road Construction Projects
The biggest and most disruptive project is the Link Bus Rapid Transit System.
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New Affordable Housing Option For Older Olmsted County Residents
The new Trailside Apartments feature income-based rent for people 55 years of age and older.
Suspicious Death Investigation at Rochester-Area Campground
The Sheriff says the investigation involves a 63-year-old woman
Rochester’s Long-Awaited 6th Street Bridge Gets Design Update
The Rochester City Council will be presented with the updated design and project schedule on Monday.
How to Pay For Rochester City Projects Costing $75 Million?
The Rochester City Council is being asked to approve plans for financing three major city projects.
How to Make St. Patrick's Day in Rochester the Most Festive Ever
Rah-Rah-Rochester should totally die the Zumbro River green to help celebrate Minnesota's Irish heritage for St. Patrick's Day.
Squeaky Clean: Tidying Up the Zumbro River in Rochester
It runs right through the heart of downtown Rochester and as of this week, the Zumbro River will be a little cleaner.
House Fire Reported Near Lake Zumbro
The call came in around 3:30 Thursday morning.
You Probably Don't Know How the Zumbro River Got Its Name
The mighty Zumbro River winds its way through downtown Rochester and across much of southeast Minnesota. But the story of how it got its name is kind of embarrassing.
Even Downtown Rochester Impacted By Ice Jams
Several highways and roads across SE Minnesota were still closed or affected by high water early Friday afternoon.