Feb. 9, 2026

Girls Wrestling Reaches New Heights at Mayo Civic Center

Section 1 and 2 tournaments see record participation, paving the way for girls wrestling's future in Minnesota

Chip Shots to Transition Pickleball Ownership to ETS, Expand Golf Experience

Rochester facility plans to focus more on golf offerings while handing off pickleball courts to ETS Performance

Riverland Outscores RCTC in Second Half to Win Men's Basketball Game

Riverland Community College defeats Rochester Community and Technical College 75-61

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.

Rochester Man and Recent Organ Donation Recipient Detained by ICE

Authorities have given mixed messages about his medical status and legal status in the U.S.

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.

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.

After Relationship Between Parent And Child Irreparably Broken, Math Homework Is Done

The Fromm family's math homework ordeal has destroyed any hope of a positive relationship, sources say.

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