Crime
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
Joseph Lee Carlson, with a history of sexual offenses against teens, will transition to a new residence on February 17.
Rochester Utility Warns Customers of Disconnection Scam Calls
RPU says fraudulent callers are demanding immediate payment to avoid service shutoff.
Sports
RCTC Defeats Minnesota West in Men's Basketball
Five Yellowjackets score 8+ points in 60-49 victory
Rochester Gymnasts Celebrate Close Bonds After Section Meet
Gymnasts from Century, John Marshall, and Mayo High Schools show strong community spirit.
Chatfield Captures Third Straight Section Wrestling Title
Gophers overcome past heartbreaks to claim another section championship
Lifestyle
Rochester Chinese School Hosts Chinese New Year Celebration Gala
Annual event features stage shows, performances, and lottery prizes at Lourdes High School Auditorium.
Any Path Home putting names and faces to homeless numbers
Collaborative effort that started in 2024 has moved into new phase amid ongoing work to help people connect to housing and support.
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.
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.
Politics
Rochester Joins Global Protests Against Iranian Regime
Dozens rally in Med City to support protesters in Iran and call for regime change
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.
