Rochester Area COVID Activity Lowest Reported in 10 Weeks
After peaking in early November, COVID-19 activity continues to trend downward in Olmsted County and across much of the state.
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New Round Of COVID Grants For Olmsted County Businesses
Olmsted County businesses and non-profits that have been financially affected by the pandemic are being reminded of a local grant program that begins this week.
Rochester Police Report 'Significant' Drug Bust; Three Arrested
It started as a routine traffic stop and became one of Rochester’s biggest drug busts in recent memory.
New Rochester School Still Without A Name
The Rochester School Board will have to wait for another meeting to adopt a name for the district’s new elementary school.
Rochester Awarded Clean Up Grant for Apartment Project
The property is on the west side of North Broadway just north of the railroad tracks.
High Demand Overwhelmed Minnesota Pilot Vaccine Program Website
An online appointment portal for a pilot COVID-19 vaccination program in Minnesota was hammered by over 10,000 hits per second after it was launched at noon today.
Formerly Stayed Prison Sentence Executed in Rochester Murder Case
The only person given the opportunity to avoid prison for their involvement in the murder of a Rochester man in 2018 has been granted his request to serve what had been a stayed 46-month prison term.
Owatonna Man Facing Federal Firearm Charge
The charges say he also made threats against law enforcement and politicians in social media posts.
Worker at Rochester Middle School Construction Site Rescued
The worker fell into a deep trench.
Petition Started To Change Rochester's Seasonal Parking Ordinance
A former Rochester state legislator has started an online petition dealing with the city’s seasonal parking ordinance.