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Rochester City Council selects new public transport company
8+ hour, 17+ min ago (387+ words) (ABC 6 News) " A nearly $80 million contract for a new public transit operator was officially given the green light by the Rochester City Council on Monday night. It will be with Via Transit Minneapolis LLC, and their contract will now run…...
Rochester man picks up a 'trashy' hobby
2+ week, 3+ day ago (293+ words) (ABC 6 News)" Rochester resident Gavin Bloch dedicates some time to picking up litter almost every day. It's been a hobby of his for the past two years. He's picked up about 100 standard kitchen trash bags in this year alone. In…...
Safe City Nights event begins in Rochester
3+ week, 6+ day ago (148+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Safe City Nights returned to Rochester for its seventh year Tuesday, bringing community members and first responders together at Gibbs Elementary School. The event aims to connect the public with first responders as a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter…...
Rochester lays out plans for 4th Fest to celebrate America's 250th birthday
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (207+ words) (ABC 6 News) " The City of Rochester and Experience Rochester have announced plans for this year's 4th Fest to celebrate America's 250th birthday. This year's event is called "4th Fest: Rochester Celebrates America." The free family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, July 4 from…...
Rochester Public Schools budget cuts drop to $8. 3 M after enrollment surpasses projections
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (308+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Higher-than-expected enrollment is easing planned budget cuts for Rochester Public Schools, though district leaders say millions in reductions are still ahead. Earlier this year, Rochester Public Schools expected to make more than $13 million in budget reductions for the…...
Lawmakers tour new roundabout in Rochester set to open in June
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (165+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Lawmakers joined Rochester city staff on Wednesday for a site tour of a newly constructed roundabout in town. The roundabout is located at 4th Street SE and 19th Avenue SE, addressing long-standing safety challenges at the intersection. This intersection carries…...
Rochester community hosts vigil for 16-year-old boy found dead
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (328+ words) (ABC 6 News) " 16-year-old Christian Gary went missing May 10. Two weeks later, Minister Charles Jackson organized a vigil after Rochester police found Gary dead on May 12. Jackson said although he didn't know Gary, his life deserved to be commemorated. Since no…...
Rochester hosts 3 Minnesota Republicans in governor's debate
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (433+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Three Republican candidates for Minnesota governor debated in Rochester, outlining differences on health care, fraud and gun control among several items. The candidates took the stage at Century High School days after Minnesota's legislative session adjourned. When asked…...
Fallen law enforcement officers to be honored at memorial in Rochester Monday night
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (189+ words) (ABC 6 News) " A local organization is honoring fallen officers from across southeast Minnesota. The Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation of SE Minnesota will hold a memorial event at Rochester's Soldiers Field Park on Monday, May 18th. They will recognize the 45 officers, deputies,…...
Rochester Police Department holding training drills on Monday
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (139+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Rochester Police Department says that training exercises are underway in the southwest part of town on Monday, May 18th. According to RPD, the training is being held inside vacant properties near 2nd St. SW and 6th Ave. SW. Emergency Response Unit…...