Rochester splits on supporting Minnesota's ICE lawsuit
The City Council voted 4-3 to file a legal brief supporting Minnesota’s case to remove federal agents from the state
February 3, 2026
Rochester on the verge of a residential construction boom, experts say
The city hopes for another $1 billion in construction again this year, as national builders have descended.
January 28, 2026
David Brom, a teenager when he killed family members with an ax decades ago, granted parole
Brom said the transition to work release has been relatively smooth.
January 28, 2026
Rochester man allegedly killed father, broke into home and shot twice at man as they wrestled
Michael Milbrandt has been struggling from illicit drug use, the criminal complaint read.
January 27, 2026
Probation for MN man whose Snapchat use was factor in fatal head-on crash
Eric Wittlief’s sentence followed terms of a plea deal, sparing him incarceration.
January 22, 2026
With ICE surge spreading across state, rumors and anxiety grow in greater Minnesota
Reports of federal agents conducting arrests has some residents on edge in cities and rural communities.
January 14, 2026
Two die in Rochester house fire
Both adult victims were found dead at the scene.
January 11, 2026
Billionaire Glen Taylor transfers $100 million land gift to support rural areas
The gift to his Taylor Family Farms Foundation follows a $172 million transfer last year.
January 6, 2026
40 years ago, Hormel workers walked off the job. Austin would never be the same.
Austin’s slaughterhouse workers nearly went on strike again this summer, four decades after the Hormel strike that divided a city.
December 29, 2025
Mayor, council clash over Rochester’s plans for sports complex
The City Council’s decision to move forward with an outdoor sports complex has drawn the ire of DFL lawmakers.
December 23, 2025
Minnesota sheriff faces lawsuit over deal to help ICE
The ACLU argues Freeborn County’s agreement to help with immigration enforcement violates state law.
December 19, 2025
Stewartville holds vigil for the families of a gunman and his victim
Residents are embracing the families of a 19-year-old gunman and the high school wrestler he shot Friday.
December 18, 2025
