Rochester Recognized As Innovative City
Make it two in a row. For a second straight year, Rochester has been ranked the third most innovative city in the country.
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What is the Weather Like on the Moon?
Fitting with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing this weekend!
Saturday's Storms Knock Down Trees, Cause Power Outages
The series of storm cells that rumbled across southeast Minnesota Saturday morning produced heavy rain, strong winds and more localized flooding problems.
Police Investigating Shooting that Killed St. Cloud Man
The St. Cloud Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Saturday morning.
Deer Creek Speedway Cancels Races For Saturday
With severe weather and rainfall coming across much of Southeast Minnesota, Deer Creek Speedway has canceled racing for Saturday, July 20th.
Developer Seeking Money From Rochester for New Hotel Project
The Rochester City Council is being asked to provide financial assistance to the developer who has proposed a new hotel at the former Virgil’s site.
Warmest Day of the Year For Rochester and Other Cities
Friday was not only a tropical day across southeast Minnesota but for many cities, the warmest day of the year.
Another Stormy Day for Southeast Minnesota?
Another round of thunderstorms - and rain - moved into southeast Minnesota early Saturday.
Rochester Man Accused of Sexually Abusing 11-Year-old Girl
A Rochester man has been charged with sexually abusing a young girl he was babysitting.
Portion of Root River Trail Closed For The Weekend
Saturated soil, mudslide, and water over the trail has caused the Minnesota DNR to close a portion of the Root River State Trail in Southeast Minnesota for the weekend.