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A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train this afternoon in Owatonna.

In the email, RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel said as of Friday morning, federal immigration agents have not visited an RPS school.

The victim received a notice in August that an account she never opened had been sent to collections.

Rochester police conducted the stop shortly before 6:00 Tuesday evening.

Police are reminding citizens of their responsibility to demonstrate peacefully.

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office has released new details after a missing child was found safe following an overnight search in Byron.

A news release says the system is designed to warn motorists when a horse-drawn Amish buggy is on the roadway.

The criminal complaint, filed earlier this week in Olmsted County Court, says the incident occurred during the Thanksgiving weekend last year.

She appeared to be in distress at 12:05 Thursday morning.

It's part of a broader investigation of fraud in Minnesota.

Renee Good is seen smiling at the ICE agent seconds before she was shot.

The request was made after the FBI excluded Minnesota law enforcement from the investigation.

The victim was identified as a Detroit Lakes resident.

With the National Guard on standby, the governor calls for peaceful reflection and community support as the state prepares to honor Renee Nicole Good.

An implementation date for the enrollment freeze has not been announced.

Tater Tots are a beloved food, but some batches are raising eyebrows. A recall has been issued, and it’s time to take a closer look.

A $5 blackjack bet at Diamond Jo Casino turned into a $267,205 windfall for a lucky regular. The winner plans to use the massive progressive jackpot to fast-track his retirement plans.

A new book shop called Diatom Books has opened in downtown Rochester, Minnesota. They focus on older, rare books about science, technology, and society.

Salad restaurant called Green and The Grain is working on a new location in downtown Rochester, MN by the Chateau Theater. They hope to open very soon.

A recent ranking puts Minnesota in the top ten for cancer research. It's a reminder of the power of local healthcare initiatives.

A particular bottle of wine was spotted in Taylor Swift's 'End of an Era' docuseries. It sold out online, but there's a place to get it in Rochester, MN.

A new Indian restaurant called Ityhaas has opened in Rochester, Minnesota in the Barlow Plaza. They serve traditional and fusion Indian cuisine.

A Rochester herbal tea and coffee shop has announced it will soon close its physical location. Owners cited rising costs and low sales as the reason for the decision.

With only 12 hospitals snagging a 5-star rating, Minnesota's healthcare scene is more impressive than ever. Let's unpack what that means for the community.

He was apprehended in Kenya last October.

The FBI later informed the BCA that the U.S. attorney’s office had changed the plan.

The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2025 season with a five-game winning streak and a 9-8 record, but many fans are concerned with the play of quarterback JJ McCarthy... that is, when he was able to play. McCarthy missed his entire 2024 rookie season with a hand injury and missed time in 2025 with a concussion, sprained ankle and injured finger...

One of America’s most popular gas stations is expanding again. Kwik Trip has confirmed two new store openings happening this January. Here’s where they’re headed.

Of the states that people decided to move to most in 2025, Minnesota was one of the top 5 destinations. Here are the other states that made the list.

Olmsted County voters will choose a new sheriff in 2026. The winner will step into a role that now pays more than $200,000 a year.

While numbers were up statewide, Northeastern Minnesota saw the largest growth in the number of harvested deer.

Witnesses told police the victim was struck on the head and face with a 4 to 5 foot long metal pole.

Video shows moments before, during, and after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis as federal agents confront a driver during an enforcement operation.

The State Legislative Auditor indicated that she had never seen this before in her 27 years with the office.

A social media post published shortly before 10:30 a.m. by the City of Minneapolis says the shooting occurred in the area of East 34th Street and Portland Avenue.

Parkin currently serves as Captain in the office’s Investigations department.

MnDOT District 6 Spokesman Mike Dougherty says the signs, which flash when vehicles are in the area of the intersection, were installed in 2013.

There are a few select items that Walmart absolutely wants you to have your receipt before you even think about making a return or an exchange.

There are plenty of things that can stress people out, but this is the number one thing that people in Minnesota are stressed about right now.

In Minnesota, tossing out the wrong item could land you in hot water. Let’s break down what you need to watch out for in your trash bag.

Big news for coffee fans in Rochester. Café Steam is adding a fourth café. Here's what we know.

Imagine working in an armed compound with modern perks while just outside, the chaos of a collapsing economy unfolds. That’s the surreal reality for some in Venezuela.

Officials say the deployment began last weekend.

The collision involved a semi-truck and an SUV.

Investigators are working to identify possible additional victims.

Picture this: six counties in Minnesota are among the snowiest in the U.S. How do we embrace the winter wonderland around us?

Law enforcement made an arrest in the case on Monday.

A Minnesota hotel that wouldn't allow federal immigration agents to stay there this month is apologizing and saying the refusal violated its own policies.

She describes her daughter as “a firecracker” who was small in stature but had a big personality.

The court document says the alleged drug bust occurred in southeast Rochester on Sunday.

The resolution, which says about 4,000 Rochester residents are of Somali descent passed, on a 5-1 vote.

Northfield girls are rated #7, Northfield boys #6 in latest MSHSCA basketball polls.

Here are the school closings, delays, and other cancellations across the Rochester and Southern Minnesota area for Tuesday, January 6th, 2026:

At Steeplechase in Mazeppa, MN you can tube, snowboard, ski, and watch epic snowmobile races with X Racing. We've got free tickets for you to see the next races.

With the governor’s seat opening up, attention is turning to the job itself. That includes a closer look at how much Minnesota’s governor is paid.

Sheriff Torgerson joined the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office in 1986.

GameStop in Rochester, Minnesota has announced they're closing their doors. But they may not be gone forever.