Sports
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
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
Body of missing woman found in Rochester woods
Police say there are no signs of foul play in the death of Feroza Sherzai.
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
Politics
Former Rochester City Council Member's Federal Lawsuit Faces City's Objection
Rochester's legal team argues against adding a First Amendment violation claim to Molly Dennis' discrimination and retaliation lawsuit.
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.
Lifestyle
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
