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Felony Charge Dropped in Rochester Apartment Assault Case
He was one of three men charged in connection with an assault that led to the discovery of nearly 500 fentanyl pills

2022 Investigation Leads to Drug Charge Against Rochester Man
Court records show the drug-dealing suspect has a criminal history that spans more than three decades.

Woman Accused of Exposing Herself to Kids at Rochester Laundromat
The charges say she scared off customers with her behavior.

2 More Tied to Rochester Restaurant Plead Guilty in Fraud Scandal
Five people connected to the Brava Restaurant in Rochester have now entered guilty pleas in federal court in connection with the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.

Rochester Meat Heist: Thief Ordered to Pay $4000 in Restitution
He was caught on video loading stolen boxes of meat from a Rochester butcher shop into a trailer.

Raid on Rochester Home Leads to Major Drug Dealing Bust
The charges say law enforcement found the large stash of drugs while executing a search warrant at the suspect’s home on Wednesday.

Thousands of Pigs Perish in Southeast Minnesota Hog Barn Fire
The barn was fully engulfed by the flames when firefighters arrived.

Hwy. 52 Crash in Rochester Sends Teenager to Hospital
Two vehicles were involved in the collision.

Austin Woman Charged With First-Degree Arson For Duplex Fire
A man suffered a broken leg when he jumped from a second floor window to escape the fire.

Rochester City Council to Consider Peace Plaza Paver Problem Fix
The City has fielded numerous complaints concerning the impact of the raised letter pavers on people with mobility and vision issues.