Rochester’s Job Market Sets Records - Unemployment Shrinks
The number of jobs and the size of the labor force rose to new record highs in December.
Wabasha County
Theft in the Night: Welcome Sign in Small Minnesota Town Vanishes
Authorities believe the sign was stolen sometime between Jan. 12 and Jan. 13.
Rochester Job Market Sets New Records Despite Rising Jobless Rate
The unemployment rate is up nearly a full percentage point from a year ago, the local economy produce new record highs for employment and the size of the labor force.
Jackknifed Semi Closes Part of I-90 in Southeast Minnesota
The westbound lanes of Interstate 90 in part of Olmsted County are being blocked by a jack-knifed semi truck.
Child Among 3 Hurt in Crash on Southeast Minnesota Highway
Two vehicles were involved in the crash.
Rochester Area Hits New Employment Record For 6th Straight Month
Overall employment in the Olmsted County has risen above 94,000 for the first time.
Hwy. 61 Crash Along Lake Pepin Sends Man and Woman to Hospital
The State Patrol responded to the crash shortly after 11:30 Sunday night.
Rochester Area Economy Sets Another Employment Record
Olmsted County has now set new employment records for five consecutive months.
At Least 3 Motorcyclists Injured in Southeast MN Crashes Sunday
All three of the crashes happened during the afternoon.
Minnesota Drought Conditions Expand Into Rochester Area
The last impactful rainfall in the Rochester area was on September 19.
Wabasha County Crash Leaves Motorcyclist Fighting for His Life
The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved.
Woman Sent to Hospital After Crash on Southeast Minnesota Highway
One vehicle was involved.
Incorrect Ballots Sent to Southeast Minnesota Voters
A timeline for the correction is not yet known.
FBI Assisting Plainview Police Investigating School Threat
Plainview police report the alleged threat of violence led officers to respond to the Plainview-Elgin-Millville 7-8 school building in Elgin this morning.