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Assault Caught on Video: Guilty Plea in Rochester Attack Case
A second man was accused of participating in the assault, but those charges have been dismissed.
Suspicious Death Reported at Odor-Filled Minnesota Apartment
Responding officers detected a strong odor near the apartment the dead man was inside of.
Check Forger Sentenced to Prison - Owes $8K to Rochester Stores
He is also facing sentencing tomorrow for check forgery convictions in the Mankato area.
One Killed, One Arrested in Fatal Minnesota Crash
The fatality was one of at least three reported in Minnesota on Friday.
Deputies Capture Motorcyclist in Eyota After High-Speed Chase
Deputies took the suspect into custody at a storage facility in Eyota.
Rochester Man Accused of Assaulting Woman in her Hotel Room
The court document indicates the alleged assailant and victim know each other.
Plainview Man Admits to Hiding Camera in Woman's Room
The case was set to go to trial at the end of the month.
Rochester Man Enters Guilty Plea for Wife's Death
He was charged in the case in February of 2024.
Texas Man Sentenced for ATM Heist at Bank in LeRoy
He was captured in Iowa after escaping a pursuing sheriff’s deputy, the criminal complaint says.
Austin Man Admits to Gun Threat at Rochester Restaurant
The incident happened in the parking lot of a Rochester restaurant last Summer.