Tom Weber
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A city on the frontline of a pandemic. In 1918.
Temporary hospitals set up in the city. Schools and businesses closed. Mayo Clinic’s search for a vaccine. → Read More
Olmsted County didn't escape wrath of 1918 flu
In 1918, as in the COVID-19 virus pandemic of 2020, health care workers on the front lines of the battle against the flu outbreak were particularly vulnerable. → Read More
‘The Rogues never performed on stage without him’
If there’s a garage band in heaven, you can bet Scott Mason is leading them through a rocking version of “Gimme Some Lovin’ ” by the Spencer Davis Group. → Read More
Young dancer 'lights up' when he's on stage
When he was 5 years old, Alex Westerman saw a holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker” ballet, on television. → Read More
A reporter's farewell: Lessons learned in a long career
"Friday was the final day of my 41 years of a doctoral-level study of human nature. I have retired as a reporter from the Post Bulletin." → Read More
Civil War meeting will hear about care for veterans
The post-Civil War lives of the men who fought the battles will be the subject of the next meeting of the Rochester Civil War Round Table, 7 p.m. Wednesday at → Read More
How to keep those New Year's fitness resolutions
Tomorrow is the first day of the new year, which means that starting on Thursday, your local health club will be packed — at least for a while. → Read More
Cell phone found at theft site leads to arrest of suspect
A theft from a construction site was apparently solved Friday when the suspected thief left his cell phone behind. → Read More
Police search yields drugs, needles, brass knuckles, stun guns and 13 knives
A routine traffic stop Friday night led to the arrest of a driver who had numerous weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia in his car. → Read More
High-speed chases lead to eventual arrest of suspect
A Lanesboro man was arrested Saturday night after leading police officers and sheriff's deputies on high-speed chases on two separate occasions. → Read More
Commonweal brings back 'An Illiad' for January performance
The Commonweal Theatre will bring back the one-man show "An Illiad" for a special midwinter performance at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 19. → Read More
Freeborn barn is complete loss after fire
BLOOMING PRAIRIE -- A fire in rural Freeborn County Monday night destroyed an empty barn. → Read More
Commonweal now owns residence hall for guest artists
Commonweal Theatre has retired the mortgage on a building that has housed visiting artists for the past 20 years, and will name it the Dixon House in honor of an → Read More
Drugs found in underwear of driver following crash
A Rochester man who allegedly hid drugs in his underwear, was arrested Thursday morning following a traffic accident. → Read More
Oak Ridge boys refreshed for 30th Christmas tour
Joe Bonsall has not-so-fond memories of the Oak Ridge Boys' first Christmas concert tour 30 years ago. → Read More
Schlegel, High 48s bring holiday cheer to Oak Center
Becky Schlegel joins the High 48s for a night of bluegrass and holiday music at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Oak Center General Store. → Read More
Native Americans: 'We have to tell these stories ourselves'
The way Kate Beane sees it, the new "Our Home: Native Minnesota" exhibit at the Minnesota History Center is an opportunity for the state's Native Americans to tell their own → Read More
'We want people to know we're still here'
Native Americans in Minnesota refuse to be consigned to the musty pages of history. → Read More
Resounding Voices holiday concert is Tuesday
Resounding Voices, a choir made up of people dealing with memory loss and their support partners, will present a free Christmas concert at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Savior's Lutheran → Read More
Civil Air Patrol to place wreaths on military graves Saturday
The annual ceremonial placing of wreaths on the graves of military veterans will be conducted Saturday by members of the Southeast Minnesota Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. → Read More