Rochester Man Charged for Kidnapping, Robbery & Assault
Rochester police first encountered the victim at the hospital. Law enforcement made an arrest in the case on Thursday.
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Man & Woman Injured in Hwy. 52 Crash in Preston
The State Patrol indicates a car and pickup truck were involved in the crash. The injured man and woman were riding in the same vehicle.
Rochester Man Admits to Assaulting and Severely Injuring Amputee
The charges say the victim lost vision in one of his eyes as a result of the assault.
Olmsted County Sees Drop in DWI's, Fentanyl Seizures
Along with drug activity, the annual report also includes information about use-of-force incidents and DWI’s.
Woman Sentenced to Probation in Winona Child Torture Case
2 men were also charged in the case.
Threat Prompts Lockdown at Mayo Clinic Albert Lea Hospital
The charges say he was upset that his mother was being moved to the Mayo clinic Hospital in Austin.
Twin Cities Man Sentenced for Rochester Drug Trafficking Case
The Minneapolis man was accused of purchasing drugs in the Twin Cities then transporting them to Rochester to sell.
Jury Sides With Mayo Clinic in Physician's High Profile Lawsuit
The case involved a well-known Mayo Clinic physician and his employer. Dr. Michael Joyner sued Mayo Clinic in 2023, claiming he faced retaliation for comments he made during interviews with CNN and the New York Times.
Rochester Public Utilities Issues Alert Over Scam Calls
The call appears to come from legitimate RPU phone number.
Rochester Non-Profit Coalition Creates Crisis Support Fund
The money raised will be used for short-term rental and utility payment assistance, and illegal services.
Vehicle-pedestrian Crash Victim Dies at Rochester Hospital
A 13-year-old girl was also struck by the vehicle.
Fugitive Convicted of Manslaughter Captured in Albert Lea
the Albert Lea Police Department says he was riding in a vehicle that was being followed by agents with the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
RPS Narrows Scope of Potential Changes to Address Deficit
Thursday’s statement indicates RPS has narrowed the scope of potential facility changes it will study.
Rochester Police Capture Wanted Subject After Search
A statement sharing limited details on the incident was released Wednesday night. The ordeal began around 5 p.m. in northwest Rochester.