Woman accused of stalking Rochester Public Schools teacher
Faila Weis Abbas charged with felony stalking for allegedly sending lewd messages to RPS teacher
Level 3 Predatory Offender to Be Released in Rochester
Any Path Home putting names and faces to homeless numbers
Crime
Rochester Utility Warns Customers of Disconnection Scam Calls
RPU says fraudulent callers are demanding immediate payment to avoid service shutoff.

Police Investigating Incident at Bella Grove Apartments in Rochester
Authorities on scene but say no threat to public
Body of missing woman found in Rochester woods
Police say there are no signs of foul play in the death of Feroza Sherzai.
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.
Sports
Lanesboro Burros Defeat Schaeffer Academy 74-49
Burros pull away in second half to win Southeast Conference matchup

RCTC men's basketball falls to Ridgewater
Yellowjackets kept it close in first half but Warriors pulled away for 97-84 win
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
Politics
Left-Wing Activist Confronts ICE Agents Tracking Illegal Immigrant Accused of Child Rape
Olivia Jensen verbally abused ICE agents who were trying to apprehend an illegal immigrant accused of rape and murder.

Immigrant Defense Network expands constitutional observer training across Midwest
The network is activating more residents to document federal immigration enforcement activity in 30 cities across the region.
New poll shows tight race for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District
Democratic challenger Jake Johnson within 3 points of GOP incumbent Brad Finstad
Lifestyle
Rochester Nonprofit Expands Free Lodging for Police Officers Seeking Mayo Clinic Care
House of Shields plans to move from volunteer-led home to new six-unit facility near Mayo Clinic's downtown campus.

Three-Bedroom Home with Amenities in Southeast Rochester Listed for Sale
Comfortable, low-maintenance living in a desirable Rochester neighborhood
Midwest Access celebrates 50 years on air
KTTC's long-running lifestyle show marks a major milestone