Local Restaurant Owner Says Patio Only Order Is Death Sentence
A part of the community a very long time, Victoria's Natalie Victoria wrote an open letter arguing why they should be allowed to open more than patio seating.
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Rochester's Staples Store Closed for Good on Friday
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Rochester Chamber: Business Community Has Grave Concerns
We checked with Kathleen Harrington, President of the Rochester Chamber to see what she's hearing from local biz owners during the COVID-19, & they're worried.
Two Youth Represent Rochester at the Mayors National Youth Summit
Mayor Kim Norton along with two Rochester Youth are attending the 2019 Mayors National Youth Summit this week in hopes of coming up with ideas on how to involve the youth in major decisions.
Rochester Saw Most Snow and Highest Winds from Storm
The most recent reports from the National Weather Service suggest Rochester took the hardest hits from the storm.
Listen to Historic JFK Interview on Anniversary of Assassination
Today marks another anniversary of a seminal moment in U.S. history. 54 years ago President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while riding in the infamous Lincoln Continental Presidential limousine during the fateful motorcade through downtown Dallas, Texas.
Olmsted County's Most Wanted - Fall 2017
Two of the men featured on this episode of Olmsted County's Most Wanted were the subject of recent news stories.
Olmsted County's Most Wanted - December 2016
The Olmsted County Sheriff's Department Warrants Division periodically updates a list of the "Most Wanted" criminal suspects in the Rochester area and the video at the top of this post has the most recent additions.
Moderate Economic Growth Seen in Minneapolis Fed District
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - The new Beige Book report from the Federal Reserve describes economic growth in Minnesota and the other states administered by the Fed Bank in Minneapolis as moderate.
Arrest Warrant Issued For Suspected Drug Dealer
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - An arrest warrant has been issued for a California man charged in connection with a significant drug bust in Rochester in April.
Probation and Jail for Involvement in Near Fatal Stabbing
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester woman has been given a stayed 2-year prison sentence for her involvement in a near-fatal knife attack last year.
Employment Level in Rochester Nearing Record High
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - Total employment in the Rochester area is approaching the record levels reported last summer.
$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Powerball ticket sold by a Rochester business matched every number but the Powerball in Wednesday night’s drawing.
Judge Orders $236K in Restitution in Local Embezzlement Case
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester woman won’t be going to prison, but she has been ordered to pay over $236,000 in restitution for stealing from her employer.