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Rochester launches new city, library websites on April 15
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (270+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " The City of Rochester and Rochester Public Library are launching new websites on April 15 designed to make it easier for people to find information and use online services. "The launch of our new websites reflects our commitment to…...
Rochester veterans groups hosts fundraiser to bring fallen soldier home
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (228+ words) KIMT ROCHESTER, Minn. " A fundraiser to support veterans and help bring home the remains of a Special Forces soldier killed in Laos will be held tomorrow. The Military Order of the Purple Heart Lloyd Swenson Chapter 7110 and the POW/MIA…...
Rochester hosts healing circles for sexual assault survivors
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (395+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " Dodge & Olmsted Victim Services is hosting three community circles in April to mark the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The circles are part of a partnership with Three Rivers Restorative Justice. They aim to foster awareness, connection…...
Two arrested after brief car chase involving Rochester police
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (172+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " A Rochester man with an active warrant was arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop led to a brief pursuit and a struggle with officers. The Rochester Police Department (RPD) says Special Enforcement Team officers tried to pull over…...
Accused Rochester drug dealer pleads not guilty over eight pounds of meth
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (214+ words) KIMT ROCHESTER, Minn. - A trial date is set for a man allegedly caught with about eight pounds of methampheteamine. Montrell Devon Nicholson, 29 of Rochester, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree drug sales, first-degree drug possession, and possession of a firearm…...
Rochester city council approves next phase of Pebble Creek development
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (195+ words) Pebble Creek sign off of 60th Avenue NW ROCHESTER, Minn. " Rochester city council unanimously approved the next phase for 56 acres of land to be developed into an extension of the Pebble Creek housing development. Lennar Homebuilders bought more than 300 acres in…...
Rochester drywall contractor charged with not paying $200 K in taxes
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (576+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. " A Rochester man is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly failing to report business income and pay taxes over a five-year period. The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced the Olmsted County Attorney's Office charged Christian Quinonez with…...
Fentanyl, meth seized in Rochester drug bust; man faces charges
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (262+ words) KIMT ROCHESTER, Minn. " A Rochester man is facing drug charges after authorities say they found fentanyl, methamphetamine and cash during a search of a home on Broadway Avenue North. The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office says it executed a search warrant…...
Donna & Steve morning show coming to Y-105 FM in Rochester
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (209+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " Y-105 FM is adding a new nationally syndicated morning show to its weekday lineup. The Donna & Steve show is now airing Monday through Friday from 6 a. m. to 10 a. m. The show is hosted by Donna Valentine and Steve Patterson and is produced…...
Rochester traffic signal changes at Highway 14, Apache Mall area
1+ week, 1+ day ago (136+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn DOT) is changing the traffic signal at Highway 14 and Memorial Parkway SW near Apache Mall to make left turns safer. Crews will replace signal heads and wiring and make changes in the…...