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Man Killed, 2 Children Hurt in Tractor Crash in South-Central MN
Authorities said the victim was giving 2 young children a ride on the tractor with the tragic incident occurred.

Charges: Rochester Man Had Child Porn on His Laptop
Rochester police began investigating the case in June and executed a search warrant at the suspect’s home in July.

Man Sentenced in Rochester Drug Case Wanted for Custody Escape
The warrant was filed in Olmsted County Court on Tuesday. He was not in custody as of Tuesday night, according to Olmsted County Adult Detention Center records.

Damaging Winds And Hail Possible As Storms Move Across The Region
The region desperately needs moisture, but Thursday's storms could arrive with a dangerous edge. Damaging winds and hail are possible.

A Saturday At Enger Tower Turned Me Into An Accidental Tour Guide
I took some friends visiting Duluth to Enger Tower for the views. There were a lot of tourists, and they had some pretty interesting questions. I became the tour guide.

Taco Bell’s New ‘Kitchen X’ Isn’t Approved Nationally Yet—But It’s Opening Soon in Rochester
Taco Bell franchisee Border Foods selected Rochester to test "Kitchen X," a new open-kitchen restaurant design not yet approved nationally. See the latest construction photos.

Mankato Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Child Porn Production
Federal prosecutors see he has previous convictions involving child sexual abuse in another state.

Rochester Murder Suspect Back in Custody on Drug Charges
Court documents show that Abdi was released on bail earlier this month after he was arrested and charged with drug sales and a felony DWI offense.

Minnesota School Funding Amendment Could Boost Rochester Schools
The proposed constitutional amendment involves a permanent source of funding for public schools that was approved by Congress in the early years of this nation.

Driver Captured After Smashing into Squad Cars in Faribault
The motorist was reportedly stopping the middle of the street for no reason and nearly caused a head-on collision, police say.
