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Rochester wins $50k award for sustainable food initiative
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (188+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " The City of Rochester has been awarded $50,000 as part of the Healthy and Sustainable Communities Award. This award is through a national partnership led by the United States Conference of Mayors, the American Beverage Association, and the American…...
Rochester's Doering and Miller join national city leadership ranks
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (113+ words) City of Rochester logo ROCHESTER, Minn. " Rochester City Council Members Dan Doering and Nick Miller have been appointed to serve on National League of Cities (NLC) committees for 2026. Dan Doering will join the NLC Human Development Committee, focusing on policies…...
Rochester Public Schools says it will defend 'educational access" against immigration enforcement
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (186+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " The Rochester Public Schools Board of Education has unanimously approved a resolution to uphold a safe and welcoming environment for all students, irrespective of their immigration status. This decision, made on February 3, is meant to underscore'the district's dedication…...
Rochester Mayor Kim Norton traveling to Washington, D.C. to address ICE actions
1+ week, 4+ day ago (224+ words) Rochester Mayor Kim Norton. ROCHESTER, Minn. " Mayor Kim Norton has announced plans to visit Washington, D.C., amidst growing tensions in Minnesota related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Mayor Norton shared on Facebook that she will join 6 to 7 other Minnesota…...
Rochester Police Department arrests suspect in connection with Marion Road shooting
1+ week, 6+ day ago (127+ words) The Rochester Police Department took a man into custody on Sunday, Jan. 25 following a shooting in southeast Rochester. Cold Weather Advisory until MON 12:00 PM CST Evan Berg joined KIMT News 3 in October 2023 as a Multi-Media Journalist, originally from Lakeville, Minnesota,…...
Pulitzer finalist Lee Hawkins to speak at Rochester Black History event
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (243+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " The Rochester Branch of the NAACP has announced a series of events celebrating Black History Month. These events aim to highlight the contributions of Black and African American communities, with a focus on education, culture, and economic empowerment....
Discover new flavors at Rochester's Restaurant Week
2+ week, 3+ day ago (158+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " Experience Rochester's Restaurant Week is back for its fourth year, taking place from January 26 to February 1. This event will feature special menus from nearly 30 local restaurants, showcasing the creativity and variety that define Rochester's dining scene. "Food is…...
Rochester residents invited to discuss new natural gas franchise fee proposal
2+ week, 4+ day ago (205+ words) City of Rochester logo ROCHESTER, Minn. " The City of Rochester is inviting residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to provide feedback on potential natural gas franchise fees. If implemented, these fees could support local environmental efforts and expand beneficial programs for…...
City of Rochester offers access to "Warm Place to Be Program"
2+ week, 6+ day ago (171+ words) The City of Rochester announced that between in Jan. 17 and Jan. 20 it will be bringing back its "Warm Place to Be" program to provide shelter for community members in need amidst freezing temperatures. Winter Weather Advisory until SUN 9:00 PM CST…...
Man and woman from Waseca involved in pickup truck crash in Rochester
4+ week, 14+ hour ago (140+ words) The State Patrol says the driver of the truck is a 69-year-old man from Waseca and his passenger is a 71-year-old woman from Waseca. Their names and conditions have not been released. The Rochester ... ROCHESTER, Minn. " A pickup truck crashed…...