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COVID-19: MN Average Daily Death Rate Has Not Risen in 4 Weeks
Despite the daily COVID-19 death toll in Minnesota hitting new highs on multiple days during the week, the state has not experienced a surge of fatalities and the weekly total actually matched the four-week average.
No Memorial Day Programs at Minnesota Veterans Cemeteries
Like many other events affected by the COVID-19 crisis, Monday’s traditional Minnesota Memorial Day program will be a “virtual” format.
Chester Woods Celebrating 25th Anniversary With Free Park Entry
A popular Rochester area park is celebrating its silver anniversary this week.
Former Post Bulletin Building To Be Demolished This Week
Motorists are expected to be affected by a downtown Rochester demolition project this week.
COVID-19: More Than 13,000 Tests in Olmsted County
Olmsted County Public Health Services is releasing the number of COVID-19 tests involving local residents for the first time.
Walz Modifies In-Person Worship Service Order
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has modified his earlier order dealing with in-person worship services in the state.
COVID-19: Minnesota Death Surge Ends
Nearly 9,000 COVID-19 tests were reported to the Minnesota Department of Health Friday, raising the total since the pandemic began to 189,500.
Nationwide Healthy Choice Products Recall Expanded
A nationwide recall involving Healthy Choice products that was issued in April has been expanded.
Early Morning Fire At Rochester Apartment
A kitchen fire in a Rochester apartment early Saturday sent residents outside until the smoke cleared.
A Stormy Memorial Day Weekend in Southeast Minnesota?
Rain and the threat of severe weather are in the holiday weekend forecast for southeast Minnesota.