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New Address Announced for Sex Offender in Rochester
Police issued the community notification on Thursday morning.

Prison Sentence Handed Down in Minnesota Pipe Bomb Case
The Freeborn County Government Center in Albert Lea was evacuated on July 5 of last year.

Warrant: Drunk Driver Caused Wrong-Way Hwy. 52 Injury Crash
The warrant says he responded “no but I’m drunk” and admitted to having 8-9 beers before driving when a trooper asked him if he knew he was driving the wrong way.

Elderly Driver Injured in Crash at Busy Rochester Intersection
There was a three-vehicle injury crash at the same intersection last week.

Rochester Woman Sentenced for Holiday Season Porch Piracy
Law enforcement came into contact with the same duo last week in a felony fleeing that ended with a meth bust.

Semi Truck-Train Collision Closes Mississippi River Crossing
Authorities are telling motorists to anticipate a prolonged closure.

Study Predicts Significant Enrollment Drop for Rochester Schools
The district tabbed former Minnesota State Demographer Dr. Hazel Reinhardt to update the district’s enrollment projections for the next 10 years.

Valuable Items Stolen During Rochester Business Burglaries
Responding officers found two broken doors at two different businesses, which share a parking lot, when they arrived.

Intruders Assault Man During Mother's Day Burglary in Rochester
Police say the victim recognized several of his attackers.

Charges: Son Stabbed Father Multiple Times Outside of MN School
A school near the scene of the violent incident was locked down as law enforcement responded to intervene.