Driverless shuttle survives its first Minnesota winter
Autonomous pod operates in downtown Rochester.
Republicans back Scott Jensen in Minnesota governor's race
The doctor and former state senator narrowly beat Kendall Qualls after a heated fight in Rochester for the GOP endorsement.
Rochester church picks up after 'heartbreaking' fire
Police are looking for information on suspected arson
Body of Mankato woman missing since late April is found in swamp
Someone in a canoe made the discovery, authorities said.
Rochester
Former Minnesota Mormon leader convicted of sexually assaulting 13-year-old boy
The jury deliberated less than four hours in the weeklong trial.
Rochester
Motorcyclist killed, passenger badly hurt in collision with semi near Rochester
The crash occurred about 10 miles east of Rochester, the patrol said.
Local
University of Minnesota regents express caution about raising tuition, dorm prices
U President Joan Gabel has proposed a 3.5% tuition hike for Twin Cities campus students.
Weather
Tornadoes, hail, rain pummel Minnesota — and more to come
It was the first of two nights of stormy weather expected in the Twin Cities and much of Minnesota.
Rochester
Students 'devastated' after St. Mary's Univ. decision to cut 11 programs
The Catholic university will lay off 13 faculty by the 2023-2024 school year.
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Search continues for Mankato woman, 30, missing since late April
She was last seen at a Casey's gas station east of Mankato.
Politics
GOP's Carnahan tells Faribault police a driver swerved, made threats as she campaigned
Police have located the man, and "their stories obviously differ somewhat," Police Chief John Sherwin told the Star Tribune.
Rochester
Murder charges: Man lurked around home near Rochester when he shot resident
The victim was ID'd as 70-year-old John Colbert. The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office said the two men were acquaintances.
Rochester
Rochester church fire deemed arson
The fire at Peace United Church of Christ in April caused $2.5 million in damages.
Rochester
Man, 70, shot to death near Rochester; 31-year-old arrested
The gunfire occurred late Sunday, the Sheriff's Office said.
Local
In rural Minnesota town, COVID quickly was the devil they knew
Minnesota's first rural COVID hotspot reflects on how its early outbreak shaped its views, changed its pandemic narrative.
Local
Minnesota briefs: First wolf pups of the season tagged by Voyageurs researchers
Investigation continues into Mankato plane crash.
Politics
U.S. interior secretary touts urban park funding in St. Paul visit
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber and mining advocates called on Secretary Deb Haaland to visit northern Minnesota.
Local
U president proposes 3.5% tuition hike for Twin Cities students
Minnesota residents attending the U's Twin Cities campus would pay almost $500 more in tuition next year.
Rochester
Olmsted County adopts redistricting plan amid pushback
Critics argue Rochester is not properly represented on County Board.
Rochester
Rochester eager to welcome tourists after 'nightmare' two years
City, business officials tout 2022 plans.
Local
Man charged with murder after fatally stabbing father making 911 call
A 24-year-old Blue Earth County man has been charged with two counts of second degree murder after fatally stabbing his father following a dispute over…
Local
In Minnesota and U.S., colleges fight to recruit shrinking pool of students
Colleges look to recover enrollment as dropoff in young adult population looms.
Local
Minnesota briefs: Environmental lawyer appointed to State Court of Appeals
Bird flu suspected in geese deaths in Rochester.
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