MN Health Commissioner Says COVID-19 Doubling Rate Has Slowed
There's some encouraging news out of the latest COVID-19 update by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his cabinet Tuesday.
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COVID-19: Olmsted County Board Considers Property Tax Delay
The Olmsted County Board Tuesday discussed giving financially stressed businesses and homeowners a break in paying their property taxes.
Wanted Rochester Woman May Be In More Trouble
Some local construction site theft cases may have been solved.
New Conviction Rochester Man in Prison For Child Sex Abuse
A Rochester man serving a prison sentence for sexually abusing two young girls has pleaded guilty to additional sex abuse charges.
COVID-19: Rochester’s Hotels Asked to Rent to Health Care Workers
Rochester’s lodging industry is being asked to lighten up on policies that reportedly are preventing local health care workers from renting rooms during the coronavirus crisis.
For $10 You Can Adopt a Healthcare Worker in Rochester
Local restaurants are suffering and healthcare workers are stressed. Here's how to support both for only $10. Local restaurants are suffering and healthcare workers are stressed. Here's how to support both for only $10.
Charter Permanently Raising Minimum Wage to $20 An Hour
Charter Communications is permanently raising its minimum wage. CEO Tom Rutledge Monday announced a plan to raise its minimum wage to $20 an hour over the next two years for all employees.
Dodge County Sheriff Vents on Facebook About Dismissive Comments Toward First Responders
I can not thank every First Responder out there enough for everything they do to keep us safe. Unfortunately there are some who do not feel the same...
$1,000 Grants Available for Veterans Impacted by COVID-19
Veterans in Minnesota impacted by COVID-19 can apply for a one time grant. A total of $6.2 million was included in the coronavirus relief package recently passed by the State Legislature and signed by the Governor.
Walz Expecting Announcement on ‘Stay At Home’ Extension Soon
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's Stay At Home order is scheduled to expire at the end of this week, however, it's likely going to be extended.
Tragic Ending in Search for Missing Houston County Woman
There was a sad ending to a weekend search for a missing elderly woman in Houston County.
COVID-19: Olmsted County Social Distancing Limiting Transmission
Several reports have ranked Minnesota at the top among the states when it comes to practicing safe social distancing and the data shows Olmsted County residents appear to be doing a significantly better job than the state as a whole.
COVID-19: Minnesota Cases Approaching 1,000
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota will likely surpass 1,000 before the end of the day.
COVID-19: Empty Churches During Holy Week
The most significant week of Christianity has arrived but Rochester Christians will have to do their worshipping at home.