History

The mighty Zumbro River winds its way through downtown Rochester and across much of southeast Minnesota. But the story of how it got its name is kind of embarrassing.

Did Madeline VanErt travel thru time?

Rochester officially became a city on this date 162 years ago.

The oldest bed and breakfast has been on the market for a month and hasn't had any bites. The owners have some new plans to make the hotel more appealing.

The Rochester City Council has decided to hold off on acting on a recommendation to create a historic district in downtown Rochester.

The Rochester City Council is being asked to support the creation of a historic district in downtown Rochester but the majority of the property owners affected by the proposed designation are opposed.

A friendship forged in military service was responsible for bringing one of Rochester’s largest employers to the city over 60-years ago.

How many of you remember it looking this way?

Did you know it existed? Can you remember a time when it was actually populated by pioneers?

As a young child, my grandmother would tell stories of a younger brother who died in the service of his country, cut down by a gunman on a train near the U.S. - Canadian border while he on duty with what is now known as U.S. Customs and Border Protection.