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Rochester Students Hit With Explicit, Threatening Mass Emails
The students responsible have been identified.

Five Northern States Saw Most Illegal Crossings in Last Four Years
Over the last few years, the border has seen a surge in illegal crossings that’s hard to ignore. It’s raising eyebrows and concerns across the nation.

Feds: Minnesota Man Accused of Being Serial Kidnapper and Rapist
The federal charges detail allegations involving sexual assaults on four women and a juvenile girl.

Are You Concerned MN’s USPS Performance Is 4th Worst In Nation?
The holiday season brings joy and… a mountain of mail. Find out how our postal service is holding up under the pressure this year.

Rochester School Check Fraud Leads to Charges
The court document, filed earlier this month in Olmsted County Court, says she worked at the school.

Local Citizens Honored With Annual Mayor’s Medal of Honor Awards
The annual awards program dates back 42 years in Rochester.
Historic Lutsen Resort Owner Charged With Arson in 2024 Fire
The evidence in the case includes Facebook messages and emails detailing his financial troubles.

$52M Contract for Rochester Sports Complex Up for Approval
The plan also calls for additional funding to be allocated to restore some amenities deducted from the construction contract due to budget constraints.

MN Budget Forecast Shows Increased Surplus, Smaller Shortfall
The agency put out a brief statement saying the state’s economic and budget outlook “remains stable” and also said “structural budget challenges remain.”

St. Paul Man Sentenced for Felony Tied to Rochester Pursuit
He entered a guilty plea in the case in August and appeared for his sentencing hearing earlier this week.

Rochester PD: Man Found Safe
A post on the department’s Facebook page indicates he is not properly dressed for the bitter-cold weather.


