Rochester Mayor Kim Norton Won’t Seek Third Term
Norton previously represented Rochester in the Minnesota House and served on the Rochester School Board.
Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson
Winona County Sheriff Ron Granrude Announces Retirement
Another southeastern Minnesota County will have a new Sheriff next year.
(UPDATE) Man Behind Disturbing Facebook Video Remains in Jail
The State Corrections Department issued an arrest warrant for him after Olmsted County prosecutors decided to release him without charges on Friday.
Update: Man Linked to School Lockdowns in SE Minnesota Arrested
The Sheriff says the Department of Corrections denied a request to have Lewison taken into custody for violating his probation.
Rochester Ceremony to Dedicate New Law Enforcement Memorial
The dedication ceremony will take place this evening at Soldiers Field Memorial Park.
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.
Olmsted County Sheriff Reports Increase in DUI Arrests For Drugs
The Sheriff says he believes the increase last year is linked to the legalization of recreational cannabis.
Searching For Car That Drove Through Fresh Concrete Near Byron
It happened near Oxbow Park Tuesday.
A C-C-C-Cold But Successful Rochester Polar Plunge
Temperatures barely got above zero.
Olmsted County Detention Deputy Found Dead
A deputy was found dead Thursday night while on duty at the adult detention center.
Hulk, Rochester’s Favorite Canine LEO, Has Retired! Here’s Why.
The entire city...heck, all of Southeast Minnesota fell in love with Hulk as he was adopted by the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office. Now he's retired...
Olmsted Sheriff: More Domestic Violence Calls This Weekend
Please, if you are in an abusive situation, know there is help for you. Covid-19 hasn't stopped that. 911 is all you need to dial.
Local Reaction to Dallas Shootings
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson and Rochester Police Chief Roger Peterson have invited community leaders to the Olmsted County Government Center Friday afternoon.