The COVID Pandemic Arrived in Rochester On This Day 5 Years AgoThe COVID Pandemic Arrived in Rochester On This Day 5 Years AgoThe statewide COVID shutdown started just 5 days later.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Schools Act on Parent Concern - Book Removed for NudityRochester Schools Act on Parent Concern - Book Removed for NuditySuperintendent Kent Pekel stressed that his decision was not because the book focuses on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Federal Discrimination Complaint Filed Against Rochester SchoolsFederal Discrimination Complaint Filed Against Rochester SchoolsThe complaint stems from grant money disbursed to RPS through the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Referendum Approval Fuels Rochester Schools Tax Collection HikeReferendum Approval Fuels Rochester Schools Tax Collection HikeThe tax levy approval comes over a month after voters approved a 10-year, $19.4 million per year referendum.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
How Many Rochester-Area Students are Meeting State Standards? How Many Rochester-Area Students are Meeting State Standards? The report card is a data base for all public schools across the state. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Whooping Cough Cases Reported at Rochester Schools Whooping Cough Cases Reported at Rochester Schools Mayo Clinic says a case of whooping cough typically starts with mild symptoms that are similar to the common cold. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester School Board Approves Raise for Superintendent Rochester School Board Approves Raise for Superintendent Negotiations for the contract extension began in July and the elected leaders approved the new deal Tuesday night. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester School Board to Vote on New Superintendent ContractRochester School Board to Vote on New Superintendent ContractIt calls for boosting Superintendent Pekel's annual salary to $262,00 over the next 3 years.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester School District Enrollment Drops For 3rd Straight YearRochester School District Enrollment Drops For 3rd Straight YearThe school district's enrollment has fallen by more than 800 students since 2018.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
2024 Election - Rochester Area Results2024 Election - Rochester Area ResultsThe 2024 election results are finally in.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Polls Now Open in Rochester, Across MN for 2024 General ElectionPolls Now Open in Rochester, Across MN for 2024 General ElectionThe polls throughout the state will close at 8 p.m. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Direct Balloting for 2024 Election Now Underway in Olmsted CountyDirect Balloting for 2024 Election Now Underway in Olmsted CountyEarly voters have until Nov. 4 to cast ballots. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester School Board Unveils Planned Cuts if Referendum Fails Rochester School Board Unveils Planned Cuts if Referendum Fails The vote is scheduled to happen Tuesday evening. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester High School Football Field Now Has a New NameRochester High School Football Field Now Has a New NameThe name change was made official before kickoff on Friday night.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz