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Rochester Chamber Launches 5-Year Economic Growth Initiative
The business organization says it is investing more than $1.3 million in the initiative.

St. Augusta Man Charged With 20 Felonies Involving Child Exploitation Online
A St. Augusta man faces 20 felony charges related to the solicitation of children to engage in sex acts.

Rochester Man Admits Arson in New Year's Eve House Fire
Court documents say he was found in the backyard of the burning home with injuries to his feet.
Sartell Keeps Property Tax Rate Flat For Sixth Straight Year
Sartell's keeping property taxes flat for the sixth year running. The city council locked in the rate Monday while still funding the services residents depend on.

School Bus Fire Causes Highway 52 Delays in Rochester
The vehicle fire occurred at the 19th Street Northwest interchange.

Essentia Making Major Investment In Superior Ahead of Blatnik Bridge Closure
With the Blatnik Bridge closing in 2027, Essentia Health is investing $14.5 million in Superior — new surgeons, expanded specialty care and a local ambulance service — so northwest Wisconsin patients can keep care close to home.

Teen Severely Hurt in Hwy. 61 Crash, Wabasha Man Also Hurt
The two-vehicle collision occurred shortly before 8:45 Wednesday morning.

Ramps Reopen, New Closure Announced at Hwy. 52/I-90
The third and final year of a $27 million project to transform the Interstate 90/Hwy./ 52 interchange southeast of Rochester is winding down.

Want To Be In A Movie? New Duluth Casting Call Pays 50 Bucks
Duluth residents interested in being movie extras can apply for a paid casting call seeking people of all ages for an upcoming film.

Superior Asks For Feedback After First Splash Pad Summer
The City of Superior wants to know whether residents visited the Wade Bowl splash pad and which features their children enjoyed most.
