Rochester Police Announce Big Meth Bust
Three Rochester men are facing federal drug charges after a recent significant investigation into sales of methamphetamine in the area.
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Ashes in Trash May Have Started Byron Fire
The Byron Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire early this morning.
Foster Child’s Killer Enters Guilty Plea
A Twin Cities man is scheduled to be sentenced in August for causing the death of a 3-year-old child in June 2017.
Rochester Metro Population Closing in on 220,000
New population estimates from the U.S. Census shows the Rochester Metropolitan Area now has the 203rd largest population in the nation at just under 220,000 people.
Milwaukee Man Claims 3rd Largest Powerball Jackpot Tuesday
A 24-year-old suburban Milwaukee man says he screamed for about 5 or 10 minutes after realizing he won a $768 million Powerball jackpot, the third largest in U.S. lottery history.
Stolen Trailer From Dover Area Left Several Miles of Skid Marks
A construction trailer was stolen from a rural site near Dover over the weekend - even though its tires were chained together in an effort to prevent a theft.
Rochester School District Reports Higher Graduation Rate
Rochester School District Reports Higher Graduation Rate
Gas Grill Starts Multiple Faribault Mobile Homes on Fire
Somehow during grilling the 20 pound liquid petroleum (LP) cylinder fell off it's holder and the hose broke. This released pressurized LP which started the fire. Chief Dienst said today, "It was basically a flame thrower."
Pastor Says Boy Hurt at Mall of America Has No Brain Damage
It was an Easter service that won’t be forgotten by those in attendance.
Funeral Scheduled For Fallen MN DNR Conservation Officer
The Pine City Civic Center has been chosen as the site for the visitation and funeral for DNR Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn.