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Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) -  A fairly large power outage was reported in Rochester Friday morning. Rochester Public Utilities spokesman Tony Benson says it affected a “good-sized” section of the southwest part of the city, including the TJ Maxx Plaza area and the 2nd St corridor between Highway 52 and 21st Ave...

A Rochester man is accused of ripping off Rochester Public Utilities’ rebate program and some of his customers.

Rochester Public Utilities has issued an advisory in the wake of reports of discolored water at St. Marys Hospital.

For the third time in the past 5 years, Rochester Public Utilities is advising its customers to start checking their water temperature.

The Rochester Public Utilities board has approved a bump in the cost of electric and water service, affecting rates, customer charges and other fees.

Rochester Public Utilities is reporting a scam that's making the rounds.

A blown lightning arrestor is being blamed for a large power outage in Rochester.

Water and electric rates increases are on the horizon for customers of Rochester Public Utilities.

Their services are no longer needed and they’re headed home.

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - A fast-moving series of storm cells hit southeast Minnesota Tuesday, bringing some much-needed rain but also knocking out power to hundreds of homes and businesses and causing hail and wind damage.