Rochester School District Enrollment Slightly Below Projections
The Rochester School Board was briefed tonight on the school district’s official headcount for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Olmsted Co. Attny Contends Court Ordered Violation of Federal Law
Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem has dismissed child pornography charges against a Rochester woman because he contends complying with a court order in the case would result in a violation of federal child pornography charges.
Federal Charges For August Meth Bust Near Rochester
A major drug bust near Rochester in late August has resulted in federal drug trafficking charges against 4 people.
Discovery Square Attracts Two More Bio-Tech Firms
A Connecticut-based biotech company is opening an office in downtown Rochester.
St. Charles Farmer Announces Candidacy for Congress
Kaehler told KDHL he will fight for the "best interests of the people of Minnesota's First Congressional District."
Speed Limit Increases Coming To Segments of Highway 63
Motorists on Highway 63 from the Iowa border to Lake City will see segments of the two-lane portion of the highway increase from 55 mph to 60 mph this week.
Rochester Public Schools Report $500,000 In Energy Savings
A partnership between the Rochester School District and an environmental consulting firm has paid off.
State Pledges Disaster Relief Funds To SE MN
Several southern Minnesota counties will receive aid from the state of Minnesota to help efforts to recover from severe storm damage incurred this past summer.
Canton's Boil Advisory Lifted
The City of Canton annouced that the Minnesota Department of Health gave the all-clear to lift the boil advisory this morning.
Highway 80 Detour For Culvert Replacement Near Fountain
Motorists who travel on Highway 80 near Fountain will see a detour in effect starting Monday.