Weather
Rochester Home Damaged in Fire
No injuries reported as firefighters rescue family pet from blaze
Potent Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow Across Southern Minnesota
Snowfall totals ranged from 7-10 inches in parts of Mower and Fillmore Counties.
Rochester Residents Eagerly Await True Spring After Winter Weather's Return
Answer Man provides insights on when Rochester can expect warmer temperatures and the end of winter.
Sports
Willmar Cardinals face top-seeded Stewartville Tigers in state tournament
Underdog Willmar squad looks to continue surprise postseason run against powerhouse Stewartville
Century High School wins Rochester Area Scholastic Chess League final
Century has won the city cup 15 times in the tournament's 26-year history.
Mayo Sophomore Kai Joyner Dominates Class AA Swim Prelims
Joyner qualifies for four state championship events after posting top times in individual and relay races.
Crime
Rochester Police Arrest Iowa Man Wanted on Child Sex Abuse Charges
Protesters mistakenly believed the arrest was related to immigration enforcement
Rochester Teen Charged with Possessing Modified Gun, Burglary
Authorities say DNA evidence links Moses Ogak, 18, to firearm and apartment break-in.
Rochester Police Address Public Concerns Over New Technologies
Department demonstrates drone use and discusses data privacy safeguards at town hall meeting.
Lifestyle
Rochester Schools Unveil Plan to Boost Minority Student Performance
Gage Elementary identified as a 'racially isolated school' with goals to improve reading proficiency and teacher diversity
Luther College Raises Record $1.4 Million on 11th Annual Giving Day
The college's most successful fundraising event yet drew gifts from across the U.S. and 10 countries.
Rochester Resident Hears Tree Fall in Planned Stormwater Project
City officials say the tree removal is part of a larger effort to reduce sediment and improve drainage in the area.
Politics
America 250: 50 years ago today - March 10, 1976
A look back at the front page of the Rochester Post Bulletin from 50 years ago
Rochester Marks 50 Years Since 1976 Bicentennial
Post Bulletin republishes historic front page from March 9, 1976 as part of America's 250th anniversary countdown.
Rochester School Board Seeks Legislative Change to Election Structure
District aims to eliminate at-large seats in favor of geographic representation
