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Police seek public’s help finding woman last seen in Rochester in December
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (107+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " The Rochester Police Department sent a news release Wednesday asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman. Sanita "Faith" Asberry, 53, was last seen December 20, ... ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " The Rochester Police Department sent a news release…...
Survey asks residents about the future of Rochester tourism
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (110+ words) Experience Rochester and the University of Minnesota Rochester have partnered on a free, confidential survey, asking residents their attitudes toward tourism in the Med City. ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " Olmsted County residents have the chance to shape the future of tourism…...
Rochester police receive reports of ‘placed explosives’ downtown
22+ hour, 58+ min ago (117+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " Rochester police say they received reports of explosives that were placed downtown around 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers reportedly set up a perimeter within the area of ... ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " Rochester police say they received reports of explosives that…...
“Without him, I don’t know if I’d be here still”: the story behind a Rochester man’s puzzle-shaped dog treats
1+ week, 6+ day ago (313+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " Mike O'Brien is the founder of Puzzle Pup'a Rochester business that sells puzzle-shaped dog treats. This entrepreneurial journey started with a baking activity inspired by his three-year-old service dog, Normie. "I was born with hypoplastic left heart…...
Rochester’s ‘Social-Ice’ begins this weekend
1+ week, 6+ day ago (205+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " Embrace the cold this weekend as "Social-Ice" takes over downtown Rochester for its 19th year. The live event will take place this weekend: Social-Ice, presented by the Rochester Downtown Alliance, invites the community to celebrate winter with full-scale,…...
Developer proposes to annex 183-acre lot for housing in northeast Rochester
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (325+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " A developer is seeking to bring 183 acres into Rochester city limits to build hundreds of new homes for what could reshape a stretch of northeast Rochester. Farmland LLC is looking to purchase the land from the current…...
Business leaders come together for the 2026 Economic Summit in Rochester
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (123+ words) The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 Economic Summit at the Mayo Civic Center. Business leaders came together to share their unique insights and challenges and take a closer look at ... ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " Businesses across southeast Minnesota are…...
New immigrant-owned restaurants open in Rochester despite industry difficulties
2+ week, 1+ day ago (422+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " Two new immigrant-owned restaurants have opened in Rochester as established businesses report significant difficulties and declining sales. Restaurant owners across Rochester have reported difficulties staying open in recent weeks, with some closing for days, and one owner…...
Monster X Tour to kick off in Rochester this weekend
2+ week, 5+ day ago (91+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " Start your engines and may the best monster truck win! The Monster X Tour is coming to the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. Massive trucks will race against each other and ride over smashed cars. The family-friendly…...
Rochester Public Utilities requests users to conserve electricity amid below zero temperatures
3+ week, 4+ day ago (127+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " According to Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which is the regional electrical grid operator overseeing much of the Midwest, is issuing a regional grid emergency alert. This means users are asked to…...