Rochester
Rochester voters to decide on $20 million school referendum
After failing to win approval for additional funding in 2023, Rochester Public Schools hopes bigger turnout this November will help the district avoid major spending cuts.
September 8, 2024
High Schools
Northfield‘s final-seconds win over Faribault and Andover’s rally past Mankato West spice the high school football weekend
The bounce went Northfield’s way on a low snap that was handled by quarterback Seth Thompson. Andover won on two fourth-quarter touchdowns by Wyatt Myers.
September 7, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Minnesota trooper charged in crash that killed Owatonna teen no longer employed by State Patrol
The state law enforcement agency did not specify the nature of Shane Roper’s departure. His last day was Sept. 3.
September 7, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Minnesota dad gets 6 months max for death of toddler shot by 4-year-old brother with unsecured gun
The sentence came after an earlier plea deal with no jail time was rejected by the judge.
September 6, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Southern Minnesota city’s souped up food project aims to end hunger in the area
Austin nonprofits are teaming up with Hormel to address food access and create a blueprint for other communities.
September 6, 2024
Environment
Wind power developer pledges to clear discarded turbine blades from Minnesota town
NextEra Energy told Minnesota utility regulators it would start moving the junk next month after two startup recycling contractors failed to do so for nearly four years.
September 5, 2024
Greater Minnesota
An Owatonna librarian’s mission: Documenting the history of the Ku Klux Klan in Minnesota
“People don’t want to believe that it happened here,” Nancy Vaillancourt says. “I want people to know the truth. I want them to know it did happen.”
September 4, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Rochester man, 81, dies in single-vehicle motorcycle crash
The motorcyclist was traveling east when he drifted off the road and into a ditch, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
September 1, 2024
High Schools
Mankato West, scoring in bursts, powers past Northfield in high school football
Mankato West got touchdowns of 20, 40 and 60 yards from Trevor Sheldrup in a victory over Northfield.
August 31, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Wedding photographer accused of secretly video recording bride half-undressed in Minnesota bridal suite
The photographer is charged with invasion of privacy, a gross misdemeanor.
August 29, 2024
Rochester
Trooper pleads not guilty to manslaughter in death of Owatonna teen
Minnesota state trooper Shane Roper was traveling 83 mph when he drove his squad car into a busy Rochester intersection, killing 18-year-old Olivia Flores.
August 29, 2024
Greater Minnesota
SUV-semi collision in southern Minnesota kills two
The crash occurred on Hwy. 13 and W. Main Street in Albert Lea, the State Patrol said.
August 29, 2024