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Rochester natural gas fee could wait, despite community support
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (640+ words) ROCHESTER " A majority of Rochester residents have voiced support for paying a proposed natural gas franchise fee, but city staff is suggesting putting a final decision on hold. "While engagement indicates general support of the concept, support is conditional and…...
Medical association leader champions lifestyle medicine, equity in care at Rochester event
14+ hour, 15+ min ago (540+ words) ROCHESTER " Though he estimates that he's spent only 10 days, total, in Rochester, Dr. Bobby Mukkamala said the city and its health care infrastructure have impacted him as president of the American Medical Association. The Flint, Michigan, head and neck physician…...
Rochester man gets probation for Highway 52 wrong-way crash
17+ hour, 35+ min ago (239+ words) ROCHESTER " A Rochester man received probation and credit for time served for driving while drunk and in a wrong-way crash on U. S. Highway 52. David De Los Santos Aparicio, 27, was sentenced Friday, March 27, 2026 on a count of criminal vehicular operation, causing substantial…...
Rochester Public Schools sells former Mighty Oaks property for $1. 5 million
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (404+ words) ROCHESTER " Rochester Public Schools has approved the sale of the building that previously housed its Mighty Oaks Early Learning Center for $1. 5 million. According to the purchase agreement, the property " located at 3800 50th Ave SE " was bought by Allen Investments, LLC, which…...
City Walk developers paid a total $20 million for southwest Rochester properties
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (277+ words) ROCHESTER " A recent real estate deal in Southwest Rochester was the first of four transactions for a combined total of $20 million for land to build a new 13-story residential tower. April 2 was a big day for developer Reuter Walton. The…...
Want something truly different in Rochester? Eat at Enat
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (558+ words) A new restaurant in town is about to both educate and challenge our culinary palates in exciting and unusual ways, not just with what they serve but also how it is eaten. Welcome to Enat, an Ethiopian restaurant (844 S. Broadway, Soldiers…...
Ahead of budget cuts, Rochester Schools considers eliminating role that has been focused on equity since 2020
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (881+ words) ROCHESTER " As part of a larger portfolio of reductions meant to accommodate more than $8 million of upcoming budget cuts, Rochester Public Schools is considering eliminating or downsizing multiple district-level positions, including the cabinet-level role that has been focused on diversity,…...
Rochester homeowners, environmentalists raise concerns about Xcel's plans for new transmission lines
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (1325+ words) ROCHESTER " Last February, Xcel Energy unveiled its map for 35 miles of new transmission lines encircling parts of Rochester as part of the most significant expansion of regional energy infrastructure since Cap X2020. One route in particular has grabbed the attention and…...
Rochester police prostitution sting nets six people
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (134+ words) ROCHESTER " Rochester Police announced Monday six people were arrested as a result of an undercover prostitution sting. Police on Thursday, April 2, 2026, conducted a multi-team online operation targeting people trying to solicit sex acts from minors. Four people were charged with…...
Rochester man accused of tax crimes
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (194+ words) ROCHESTER " A Rochester man faces multiple felony tax crime charges, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Monday. Christian Quinonez, 37, faces two counts of filing false or fraudulent individual income tax returns; three counts of failing to file individual income tax…...