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Lake City Shooting Leaves One Injured; Suspect Detained
The shooting victim was transported to Rochester for treatment.

Convicted Rochester Drug Dealer Faces Prison For New Conviction
His trial was scheduled to start today.

Important Information On The Expansion Of Wisconsin’s Move Over Law
Wisconsin's Move Over Law was recently expanded, and here's what all drivers need to know.

Rochester Woman Who Crashed Truck Into City Building Convicted
A felony assault charge stemming from another incident was also dismissed through the plea agreement.

Cannon Falls Woman Severely Injured in Crash That Closed Highway
The crash was one of more than 250 reported across Minnesota as a messy winter storm battered the state Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

As Federal Probe Widens, Gov. Walz Tells Seattle Crowd He’ll Welcome More Somalis
With a crowd of over a thousand cheering him on, Walz tackles tough topics while navigating a political storm back home.
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Snowy Minnesota Highway
Troopers across the state responded to 255 crashes between noon on Tuesday and 9:00 Wednesday morning.

Authorities Investigate Fatal Train Accident In Meeker County
A heartbreaking situation unfolded in Meeker County today, leaving a community in shock as they remember a life lost too soon.

Minnesota Snowfall Totals Rise As Winter Settles In
Snow totals are piling up across Minnesota, with some areas blanketed in over eight inches, making for a winter wonderland out there.

National Retailer Now Closing Its Only Store In Northern Minnesota
It had been open inside the Miller Hill Mall for over 9 years, but it will soon be permanently closing that location.

Semi Truck Fire Breaks Out on Hwy. 52 in Pine Island
Traffic was reduced to a single lane while crews fought the fire.

Another Round: Snow Totals Across The Northland
The storm shifted, bringing less snow than originally expected.

Paul R. Tregurtha Model Ship + Soo Locks Built To Solve Decades Long Problem
Imagine 10,000 pounds of synthetic ice being put to the test. That's just part of a unique project aimed at improving our locks.

Grandma’s Marathon Earns Amazing New Achievement
Grandma's Marathon is only the third race in the country to achieve this.

Minnesota Town Residents Shook By Strange Mystery Boom
Residents reported a loud boom on Tuesday morning that shook homes in town. The Koochiching County Sheriff's Office investigates.

Southeast MN Lawmaker Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026
His office made the announcement regarding his political future in a statement released on Tuesday.

Storm Brings Difficult Travel, School Closures to Southeast MN
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say lingering snow is possible until 8:00 Wednesday morning.

Weather Closings & Delays for Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Here are the school closings, delays, and other cancellations across the Rochester and Southern Minnesota area for Wednesday, December 10th, 2025:

Guilty Plea Entered in Winona Child Torture Investigation
Two men from La Crosse were also charged in the case.

Rare Criminal Charge Dropped in Rochester Child Porn Plea Deal
The original criminal complaint in the case was later amended to include a misdemeanor count of bestiality.

Chatfield Man Convicted for Aiming Laser at Mayo One Helicopter
The medical helicopter was returning to Rochester when the crew noticed the light from a green laser inside the aircraft.

Twin Cities NWS Says 4+ Inches Of Snow Before Arctic Air Hits MN
Looks like winter is making a grand entrance in Central Minnesota, and it’s not holding back on snow or wind. Time to dig out that shovel!

Why Are Some Stores Called Kwik Trip + Some Called Kwik Star?
Kwik Trip just shared a hilarious map of the Midwest explaining where their Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores are located. They poked fun at some nearby states, too.

Rochester In Winter Weather Advisory, Hazardous Travel Predicted
Forecasters are predicting heavy snow in Central Minnesota and mixed precipitation in areas further south.

New Filter, Finger Eleven, Local H Tour Now Coming To Minnesota
Filter will headline a great night of rock next year at AMSOIL Arena and you can enter to win tickets right now.

Rochester Approves Sports Complex Contract & Material Buy
The city had spent $7.7 million on the complex prior to Monday night’s vote.

Rochester Man Gets 12 Years for Sexually Assaulting Young Girl
An Olmsted County jury convicted him of the charges in August.

The 10 Best Places To Live Right Now In Wisconsin
The best places were found after analyzing data from several sources, focusing on key lifestyle and financial criteria and crime rates.

Rochester Mayor Vetoes Council Plan to Aid Salvation Army
It is the 10th veto issued by Mayor Norton.

DHS Announces 18 Immigration Arrests in Rochester
A news release announcing the website says the arrests have been made since the start of the second Trump Administration.
