
Rochester & Olmsted County 2026 Primary Election Results
2026 Primary Election Results
Rochester Mayor 77 of 80 precincts reported
Joe Powers 49%
Jess Garcia 24.5%
Walé Elegbede 8%
Benjamin Zastrow 7%
Ayub HajiOmar 3.6%
Axe Abdimajid Ahmed 3.6%
Molly Dennis 2.3%
Jerrod Lucker 1.7%
Rochester City Council Ward 5 FINAL
Shaun C. Palmer (I) 53.5%
Ruchi Gupta 32.5%
Acacia Ward 14%
Olmsted County Board District 2 FINAL
David H. Senjem (I) 56%
Gabe Perkins 29%
Karuna Ojanen 15%
Olmsted County Board District 6 13 of 15 precincts reported
Bob Hopkins (I) 47%
Michael Wojcik 31.4%
Tawonda Burks 21.4%
4 Underground Caves in the SE Minnesota Area You Can Tour
Looking for a cool escape from the summer heat in Southeast Minnesota? Step inside four incredible underground caves located right in our region.
From 60-foot subterranean waterfalls and ancient fossils to underground boat tours and crystal-lined passages, these natural limestone caverns stay a crisp 47°F to 50°F year-round.
Scroll through the gallery below to explore the best cave tours near Rochester, MN.
Gallery Credit: Troy Dunken








