Lifestyle
Elton Hills Students Celebrate Minnesota Winter Walk Day
Rochester school encourages students, families, and community to prioritize pedestrian safety.
Rochester School Board Hears Concerns Over Proposed Sunset Terrace Elementary Merger
Community members raise questions about impact on students and families if Sunset Terrace is combined with Gage Elementary
Rochester Pizza Spots Offer Unique Slices for National Pizza Day
From classic New York-style to creative toppings, Rochester has plenty of pizza options to celebrate the annual food holiday.
Business
Southeast Minnesota Employers Recognized as 'Best Places to Work'
Workforce Development, Inc.'s annual program highlights companies investing in people and using data to build supportive, growth-focused workplaces.
DMCC board approves $500,000 for boutique hotel project
The funding will support a $17.3M renovation of the former Olmsted County Bank and Trust building in downtown Rochester.
Rochester Hosts 2026 Economic Summit for Business Leaders
The annual event brought together companies from across southeast Minnesota to discuss economic outlook and challenges.
Crime
Woman accused of calling child racial slur at Rochester playground demands speedy trial
Shiloh Marie Hendrix faces misdemeanor charges after alleged incident at playground in 2025
Woman in viral racial slurs video demands speedy trial
Shiloh Hendrix faces disorderly conduct charges after alleged incident at Rochester playground
Minnesota Man Granted Parole After Decades in Prison for Killing Family as Teen
David Brom, convicted of killing four family members with an ax in 1988, has been granted parole by the Minnesota Department of Corrections' Supervised Release Board.
Politics
Minnesota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Transgender Girls in School Sports
State legislators plan to introduce bills to designate school sports teams as girls', boys', or coed.
DFL Caucus Participants Gather to Make Their Voices Heard
Residents of Olmsted County, Minnesota attend local DFL caucuses to elect delegates, debate resolutions, and participate in a straw poll for governor.
America 250: 50 years ago today - February 3, 1976
A look back at the front page of the Rochester Post Bulletin from 50 years ago
Health
New Model Predicts Recurrent C. difficile Risk in IBD Patients
Machine learning model achieves 80% accuracy in identifying high-risk patients
Guardant Reveal Blood Test Outperforms Standard Staging in Predicting Colon Cancer Recurrence
Largest published study shows ctDNA testing can better identify high-risk patients to guide personalized treatment and monitoring
Mayo Clinic Offers Robotic Mastectomy Option for Breast Cancer Patients
New procedure preserves nipple, areola and breast skin while removing cancer.
