Rochester
Rochester’s Pill Hill historic district wins OK from City Council
The designation seeks to limit redevelopment pressure in Rochester’s most storied neighborhood.
February 20, 2025
Rochester
Rochester wanted art, now opts for more walkability in central plaza
The raised pavers at the city’s high-profile Peace Plaza have been the subject of safety and accessibility concerns.
February 20, 2025
Rochester
Rochester Pride to host author whose book was removed from elementary school shelves
Emily Neilson will travel to Rochester from Portland, Ore., to discuss her LGBTQ-themed children’s book, “The Rainbow Parade.”
February 19, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Police arrest teen in southern Minnesota shooting that killed one, wounded another
Officials have yet to point to a possible motive.
February 17, 2025
Rochester
A letter to the editor and a message in a bottle led to 40 years together
Stephen MacLennan proposed to his late wife, Mai, after declaring his love in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune in 1983.
February 14, 2025
Rochester
The city of Rochester and its school district reaffirm support for city’s DEI programs
Mayo Clinic, which has received $550M in NIH funding over the last two years, continues to analyze the situation.
February 14, 2025
Rochester
Two restaurant workers detained as ICE descends on Rochester
Nupa restaurant says it has closed one of its locations indefinitely after two of its workers were picked up by ICE agents on Wednesday.
February 14, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Fastenal founder, Winona philanthropist Bob Kierlin dies
Kierlin was notoriously frugal, but generous with the community, helping found and fund Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
February 12, 2025
News & Politics
MnDOT reveals winners of ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest
A nod to our superstar, culture and, of course, our weather.
February 12, 2025
Health Care
Billionaire enlists Mayo Clinic to help build two hospital campuses in India
Rochester-based health system will provide guidance on the development of “affordable” hospital sites in two of India’s largest cities.
February 11, 2025
Rochester
Council casts doubt on Rochester’s Peace Plaza paver plan
A majority of the Rochester City Council appears to favor smoothing over the uneven sidewalk pavers that make up an art installation.
February 11, 2025
News & Politics
Southern Minnesota man sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexual exploitation of child in Thailand
Steven John Sokel pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.
February 10, 2025