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Councilmember Molly Dennis censured by Rochester City Council
ROCHESTER, Minn. - *This is a developing story and will be updated with new information* → Read More
Charles City Community School Board tables massive budget cuts decision
The school board is looking to slash more than $750,000 dollars in its budget, which could affect departments and reduce staff. → Read More
'In The City For Good' hosts mayoral debate
The topics focused on Destination Medical Center (DMC), a mayor's role to the community, policy stances and more. → Read More
Planned Parenthood reports an influx of new patients following SCOTUS' decision
Planned Parenthood said abortion care calls are up 50%, the highest ever. → Read More
RPD holds presser to address recent spike in city shootings
Rochester so far has had 11 shootings in 2022, surpassing 2021's total of 10 shootings at this date, according to Franklin. → Read More
Freeborn County Emergency Management still assessing damage caused by Tuesday's flash flood
Emergency management said vehicles, houses and businesses were affected from Tuesday's flash flood. → Read More
Beverages and edibles with THC from hemp set to be legal starting on Friday in Minnesota
The new law is set to take effect on Friday. → Read More
Local 'March for our Lives' organizer reacts to breakthrough deal on gun safety legislation
10 Republicans signaled they would vote for the bill's passage. → Read More
Increase in the price of gas is hurting small trucking companies
Lawrence Transportation Company is among one the Med City trucking companies bearing the brunt of the cost at the pump. → Read More
Mower County making headway on backlogged court cases
AUSTIN, Minn.-The Mower County Board of Commissioners received an update from the Court Administration on Tuesday regarding the county's efforts to catch up on backlogged court cases. → Read More
'Hero Pay' applications now open for more than 600,000 eligible Minnesotans
Eligible workers will receive a one time $750 dollar payment. → Read More
KIMT investigates: Kwik Trip's free to use Cash Depot ATMs malfunctioning for customers
The Cash Depot ATM malfunction is resulting in an overcharge for customers. → Read More
City staff recommend Silver Lake Power Plant to be deemed a city landmark
The Rochester City Council will take up the measure at their next meeting on June 6. → Read More
MN GOP Chair David Hann says he is 'disappointed' at State Rep. Jeremy Munson and Matt Benda over primary filing
Brad Finstad was set to secure the primary vote in Aug. after securing the endorsement by the GOP. → Read More
Amid reconstruction efforts, some Taopi residents finding it difficult to rebuild
Mower County said its heard that some residents may be unable to rebuild due to their private insurance plans. → Read More
Congressional candidates Brad Finstad and Jeff Ettinger provide their stances on the nation's top issues
Finstad and Ettinger spoke on abortion, gun legislation and election integrity. → Read More
Former Rochester mayor's house deemed not historic or historic before City Council vote
Barry Skolnick, who is the vice chair on the Heritage Preservation Commission, said the vote was 3 to 3, with three members absent. → Read More
Med City residents upset over the upcoming demolition of a historic building
The boarding house was built by former Mayor Martin Heffron in 1917 but is not listed as a historic building. → Read More
Rochester to receive more than $1.6 million dollars from national opioid settlement
Rochester could receive more than $1.6 million dollars from the settlement. → Read More
Dr. Scott Jensen 'fired up' after receiving MN GOP gubernatorial endorsement
Jensen took home the endorsement in the ninth round of voting on Saturday. → Read More