Rochester Man Sentenced After Girl Shot in Face With BB Gun
The case involves allegations that he shot me a teenage girl in the face with a BB gun during a confrontation near Silver Lake Park in Rochester.
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Girl Shot in Face With BB Gun - Rochester Man Pleads Guilty
The incident occurred at Silver Lake Park in May of last year.
Rochester Mayor Kim Norton Won’t Seek Third Term
Norton previously represented Rochester in the Minnesota House and served on the Rochester School Board.
10 Fun Facts That Might Surprise You About Silver Lake in Rochester, MN
Did you know that 400 workers were hired during the Great Depression to hand dig parts of Silver Lake? It's true...and is Fact #1.
Rochester’s $15 Million Silver Lake Project Delayed Nearly a Year
The city blames regulatory permitting delays.
Silver Lake Skate Park Gets Boost in State Bonding Bill
The overall price tag for the skate park project is estimated at about $1.4 million.
Rochester FD To Mark Anniversary of Silver Lake Tragedy
The Rochester Fire Department is commending the anniversary by holding a ceremony.
Rochester’s Iconic Silver Lake Pool Demolished for Modern Upgrade
A new pool and bathhouse are expected to be ready in the summer of 2026.
Rochester City Staff Recommend 10.3% Property Tax Increase
The City Council will be asked to certify the preliminary 2025 property tax at Monday's regular meeting.
Stewartville Man Enters Guilty Plea For Rochester Park Robbery
He was one of three men charged in the June robbery.
Rochester Man Charged With Child Solicitation Facing Earlier Case
He was charged in July with indecent exposure in a case that involved children.
Remarkable Views of Rochester Are Possible Thanks to Boat Rentals at Silver Lake
Would you rather go on a paddle boat or a kayak?
10 Minnesota Beaches That Are Actually Open This Weekend
While Rochester's two public swimming pools are still closed this weekend, there ARE a few other places you can head to dip your toe in the water and cool off.
Recommendation: Close Rochester Swimming Pool - For Good
Is it the end of the line for Rochester’s Silver Lake swimming pool?