Minnesota Lawmakers Aim to Tighten Vaccine Exemptions
Bills would limit non-medical exemptions for measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
Mayo Sophomore Kai Joyner Dominates Class AA Swim Prelims
Rochester Students Showcase STEM Innovations at Local Fair
Crime
Infant Thrown from Stroller in Rochester Pedestrian Crash
Driver cited for failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalk

Attorney Seeks Dismissal of Charges Against Rochester Woman in Viral Racist Video
Defense argues racial slurs are protected speech under the First Amendment.
Rochester Police Seek Help Finding Missing Woman
Sanita 'Faith' Asberry, 53, was last seen on Dec. 20 in Rochester, Minnesota.
Sports
15 Wrestlers to Watch at Section 1 Tournaments
High school wrestling postseason heats up with individual section tournaments

Boys Basketball Section Playoff Schedule and Results
Southland and Goodhue earn top seeds in Section 1 tournaments
RCTC men's basketball falls to Anoka-Ramsey
Yellowjackets unable to hold halftime lead in 83-77 loss
Business
Rochester's Sixth Street bridge design cost jumps $1M
Overall budget holds despite increased engineering contract for bridge, street, and riverfront enhancements.

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.
Politics
Homeland Security Admits Errors on 'Worst of the Worst' Immigrant Arrest Website
Hundreds of immigrants were incorrectly described as tied to serious crimes, the agency says.

Rochester to Host Town Hall on Advanced Policing Tech
Public event will showcase drone and camera technologies used by local police department.
Minnesota House Committee Considers Bills to Limit AI Use
Proposed legislation would prohibit AI in healthcare prior authorizations and AI-generated 'nudification' technology
Lifestyle
Funeral Service Announced for LeAnn Green of Rochester, MN
78-year-old to be laid to rest on February 26th

Rochester Considers $125 Permit Fee for Filmmakers
New ordinance aims to cover administrative costs for film productions in the city
Funeral Services Pending for LeAnn Green of Rochester
78-year-old passed away at Cottagewood Senior Communities