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Man Found Not Guilty in Owatonna Fatal Crash Case
He was found guilty of misdemeanor charge of failing to obey a stop sign.
Feds Indict 2 Men in One of Minnesota’s Biggest Drug Cases
The charges stem from the seizure of more than 900 pounds of methamphetamine.
Warrant Issued for Suspect in Rochester Child Sex Assault Case
Authorities filed the arrest warrant in Olmsted County Court on Wednesday.
Olmsted Sheriff Torgerson Reacts to Brom’s Work Release Approval
The Sheriff commented that Brom has benefited twice from leniency.
(UPDATED) Work Release For Convicted Rochester Ax Murderer
He is currently scheduled to be transferred out of prison to a halfway house later this month.
9 Search Warrants Served in Major MN Medicaid Housing Scam Probe
A court document describes an investigation into massive fraud involving a state housing program.
Man in 2015 Viral Video Arrested For Rochester Bank Bomb Hoax
Rochester police say the homeless man entered the bank carrying a box and talking about having a bomb inside it.
Police Arrest Suspect For Bomb Threat at Rochester Bank
Police responded to the bank in northwest Rochester around 2:30 p.m.
Fight Escalates to Fatal Shooting Near U.S. Bank Stadium
The apparent homicide occurred about two blocks away from U.S. Bank Stadium.
Gunman Shot Dead After Chaos in Northern Minnesota
Officials say he was shot and killed by deputies after setting fires and shooting at a law officer and firefighter.
Trial Underway in Owatonna Fatal Distracted Driving Case
The victim of the crash was a well-respected retired Owatonna businesswoman.
Teen Assaulted in Rochester Parking Ramp, 2 Suspects At-Large
Officers responded to the alleged assault shortly before 8:00 Monday night.
Swimmer Charged for Sex Assault of Child at Rochester Lake
Rochester police arrested the suspect on Friday, after the victim underwent a forensic interview.
Cash, Drugs and Guns Seized During Raid of Rochester Home
The court document says law enforcement found a loaded handgun out of its case on a shelf about five feet above the floor during their search of the home.