6+ day, 1+ hour 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…...

1+ week, 12+ 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…...

1+ week, 5+ 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…...

2+ week, 5+ day 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…...

3+ week, 1+ day 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…...

3+ week, 3+ day 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…...

4+ week, 11+ hour 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,…...

4+ week, 12+ hour 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…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (144+ words) (ABC 6 News) " RPU is reporting that power SW Rochester has been restored after an outage impacted more than 1000 customers Sunday evening."PREVIOUS STORY"(ABC 6 News) " Rochester Public Utilities reported an outage at 9: 38 p. m. affecting about 1, 047 utility customers on the south side…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (296+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Rochester Public Utilities has lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was issued this week in a portion of NW Rochester. According to RPU, lab tests showed that drinking water was and remains safe for consumption. RPU said customers…...