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RCTC and Rochester invite locals to shape sports center's future
13+ hour, 19+ min ago (232+ words) This initiative aims to gather insights from a diverse group, including current users, students, and local residents. ROCHESTER, Minn. " The City of Rochester and Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) are inviting community members to provide input on the future…...
Rochester survey seeks resident opinions on tourism's future impact
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (159+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " Experience Rochester is calling on residents to share their views in a new community survey aimed at shaping the future of tourism in the city. Partnering with the University of Minnesota Extension, Experience Rochester is using this survey…...
Rochester woman caught with 200 grams of meth pleads guilty
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (139+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. - A traffic stop that led to the discovery of over 200 grams of methamphetamine has resulted in a guilty plea. Mary Xiong Yang, 54 of Rochester, has pleaded guilty to first-degree drug possession and one count of DWI. "A second…...
Smoke fills Rochester home; police extinguish kitchen fire
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (129+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " A small kitchen fire disrupted a home in the 2300 block of Ponderosa Drive Southwest on Monday. The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) responded to the incident around 9:30 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found the upstairs filled with smoke. Police officers had…...
Rochester wins $50k award for sustainable food initiative
2+ week, 4+ day 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+ week, 4+ day 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+ week, 5+ day 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
4+ week, 10+ hour 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
4+ week, 1+ 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
4+ week, 2+ day 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....