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Rochester continues planning for $38.4 million in infrastructure around Mayo Clinic expansion DMC funding for street and sewer improvements expected to be spent through 2029, with work scheduled to reduce impact amid city and clinic construction efforts.

DMC funding for street and sewer improvements expected to be spent through 2029, with work scheduled to reduce impact amid city and clinic construction efforts.

Former Red Wing caregiver gets jail for abusing patient Tavian Siglar, 22, was caught on video hitting, choking and slamming a home care patient.

Tavian Siglar, 22, was caught on video hitting, choking and slamming a home care patient.

Rochester teen charged with possessing modified gun, burglary Court records allege DNA matches Moses Ogak, 18, was in possession of a hand gun modified to fire fully automatically; took part in an apartment burglary.

Court records allege DNA matches Moses Ogak, 18, was in possession of a hand gun modified to fire fully automatically; took part in an apartment burglary.

Minnesota lawmakers looking at more fraud fixes, updating county technology Minnesota Fraud Committee hears from a Department of Human Services employee who says she was retaliated against, says “massive change” and “firings” at the agency are the only way to curb fraud.

Minnesota Fraud Committee hears from a Department of Human Services employee who says she was retaliated against, says “massive change” and “firings” at the agency are the only way to curb fraud.

Highway 14 and Broadway reconstruction is expected to see six phases in 2027 Added details on timing for reconstruction of the U.S. Highway 14 and South Broadway Avenue intersection emerged Monday.

Added details on timing for reconstruction of the U.S. Highway 14 and South Broadway Avenue intersection emerged Monday.

Organizers of Rochester Thaw say this year's music festival will be its last A local music festival that features local and regional artists has announced that this year, it's eighth, will be its last.

A local music festival that features local and regional artists has announced that this year, it's eighth, will be its last.

Podulke-Smith to serve on National Association of Counties Arts and Culture Innovation Council Olmsted County Commissioner Laurel Podulke-Smith has been named to the National Association of Counties Arts and Culture Innovation Council.

Olmsted County Commissioner Laurel Podulke-Smith has been named to the National Association of Counties Arts and Culture Innovation Council.

Slavin, Turlington both dazzled in MIAC Indoor meet Mya Slavin won one long-distance race in the MIAC conference meet and Kevin Turlington won two.

Mya Slavin won one long-distance race in the MIAC conference meet and Kevin Turlington won two.

Malia Nelson, UW-La Crosse advance to Sweet 16 Malia Nelson played a prominent roll in UW-La Crosse winning a pair of national playoffs basketball games. The Eagles now find themselves playing in the program's first Sweet 16.

Malia Nelson played a prominent roll in UW-La Crosse winning a pair of national playoffs basketball games. The Eagles now find themselves playing in the program's first Sweet 16.

Rochester home damaged in fire Sunday No one was injured in a house fire Sunday in northwest Rochester.

No one was injured in a house fire Sunday in northwest Rochester.

Three sheriffs departing, taking 50 years of experience with them Three southeast Minnesota sheriffs are not running for re-election as their terms end in 2027. Combined, the three are taking with them almost 50 years of service in the top elected law enforcement spot.

Three southeast Minnesota sheriffs are not running for re-election as their terms end in 2027. Combined, the three are taking with them almost 50 years of service in the top elected law enforcement spot.

As state tournament looms, Mayo girls are hungry for more Mayo has reached the girls basketball state tournament for the first time since 2015. Now, it wants to accomplish a lot more.

Mayo has reached the girls basketball state tournament for the first time since 2015. Now, it wants to accomplish a lot more.

Lourdes passed tough tests to get to state girls basketball tournament A daunting section tournament now done, Lourdes girls ready for what is next at state girls basketball tournament.

A daunting section tournament now done, Lourdes girls ready for what is next at state girls basketball tournament.

A trip to Panama is not just a cruise through the canal Dorothy and Lowell Wenzel share their trip to and through Panama.

Dorothy and Lowell Wenzel share their trip to and through Panama.

Mayo boys basketball's Section 1-4A tournament run falls short in semifinals The No. 3 Spartans had two opportunities to score in the final 30 seconds of the game, down by three points, but couldn't close the deal against second-seeded Farmington on Saturday night.

The No. 3 Spartans had two opportunities to score in the final 30 seconds of the game, down by three points, but couldn't close the deal against second-seeded Farmington on Saturday night.

Austin advances to Section 1-3A championship, Stewartville and Byron end seasons in semifinals The No. 2-seeded Packers defeated No. 3 Stewartville, while No. 4 Byron lost to first-seeded Northfield in the Section 1, Class 3A boys basketball semifinals Saturday night.

The No. 2-seeded Packers defeated No. 3 Stewartville, while No. 4 Byron lost to first-seeded Northfield in the Section 1, Class 3A boys basketball semifinals Saturday night.

Spongy moth battle headed to Rochester and surrounding area Spongy moths, an invasive pest credited with an average of 808,000 acres of annual deforestation in the northeastern third of the United States in recent years, has been found in Olmsted County communities, including Rochester.

Spongy moths, an invasive pest credited with an average of 808,000 acres of annual deforestation in the northeastern third of the United States in recent years, has been found in Olmsted County communities, including Rochester.

Are we there yet? Readers wants update on renewable energy projects Answer Man digs through PUC files and talks to stakeholders.

Answer Man digs through PUC files and talks to stakeholders.

Jacob, Altendorf and Bertschinger earn GOP endorsements for state Senate and House seats Only Bertschinger faced any challengers at the GOP endorsing convention.

Only Bertschinger faced any challengers at the GOP endorsing convention.

No. 1 Southland, No. 3 Lewiston-Altura reach Section 1-1A boys basketball title game The Rebels and Cardinals will meet March 12 with a state berth on the line after beating No. 4 Hayfield and No. 10 Wabasha-Kellogg, respectively, in the Section 1-1A semifinals on Saturday.

The Rebels and Cardinals will meet March 12 with a state berth on the line after beating No. 4 Hayfield and No. 10 Wabasha-Kellogg, respectively, in the Section 1-1A semifinals on Saturday.

Defending section champions Goodhue, Caledonia will play for trip to the Class 2A state tournament The Section 1-1A and Section 1-2A defending champions from a year ago will face off in this year's Section 1-2A final on Thursday to decide who advances to the state tournament.

The Section 1-1A and Section 1-2A defending champions from a year ago will face off in this year's Section 1-2A final on Thursday to decide who advances to the state tournament.

Century/JM co-head coach stepping down after nearly three decades of coaching Josh Klingfus has either played or coached hockey since he was 5 years old. The Rochester native announced Saturday morning that he is stepping down as the co-head coach of the Century/JM boys team.

Josh Klingfus has either played or coached hockey since he was 5 years old. The Rochester native announced Saturday morning that he is stepping down as the co-head coach of the Century/JM boys team.

State girls basketball pairings Stewartville draws No. 1 seed in Class 3A state girls basketball tournament. Mayo is No. 3 in Class 4A, Lourdes No. 4 in Class 2A.

Stewartville draws No. 1 seed in Class 3A state girls basketball tournament. Mayo is No. 3 in Class 4A, Lourdes No. 4 in Class 2A.

New owners cut jobs and pulled the plug on Root River Hardwoods' sawmill A 2025 deal that brought an old school Minnesota sawmill and logging operation together with young investors from the United Kingdom looked unconventional. However, most everyone involved thought it was a good fit that would bring growth to the 58-year-old Root River Hardwoods business.

A 2025 deal that brought an old school Minnesota sawmill and logging operation together with young investors from the United Kingdom looked unconventional. However, most everyone involved thought it was a good fit that would bring growth to the 58-year-old Root River Hardwoods business.

Estimated $19.5 million Highway 14 and Broadway project expected to see limited closure in 2027 The reconstruction of the U.S. Highway 14 and South Broadway Avenue intersection in 2027 is expected to be done with only a week of complete closure for the crossing that sees nearly 50,000 vehicles daily.

The reconstruction of the U.S. Highway 14 and South Broadway Avenue intersection in 2027 is expected to be done with only a week of complete closure for the crossing that sees nearly 50,000 vehicles daily.

A new addiction recovery space in Lake City embraces nature, fellowship in healing Last spring, Lake City's Maria Sontag had the opportunity to build an addiction recovery support office from scratch.

Last spring, Lake City's Maria Sontag had the opportunity to build an addiction recovery support office from scratch.

West End Salon MedSpa's move across the street took it to another level When the West End Salon MedSpa crossed Rochester’s Second Street Southwest, it not only moved up in the world, but it grew by more than six times its former size. The owners say it has become one of the largest such luxury facilities in Minnesota.

When the West End Salon MedSpa crossed Rochester’s Second Street Southwest, it not only moved up in the world, but it grew by more than six times its former size. The owners say it has become one of the largest such luxury facilities in Minnesota.

Konnor Goclan hat trick sparks Rochester Grizzlies past St. Louis The Rochester Grizzlies won the penultimate game of the regular season on Friday night at the Rochester Recreation Center. The Grizzlies' first-round playoff opponent is now set, too.

The Rochester Grizzlies won the penultimate game of the regular season on Friday night at the Rochester Recreation Center. The Grizzlies' first-round playoff opponent is now set, too.

Caledonia's Scott Sorenson stepping down as its girls basketball coach After a richly successful 22 years as Caledonia's girls basketball coach, Scott Sorenson has resigned. He led the Warriors to a state title in 2009 and made six trips to state overall.

After a richly successful 22 years as Caledonia's girls basketball coach, Scott Sorenson has resigned. He led the Warriors to a state title in 2009 and made six trips to state overall.

Industry stakeholders respond to report on union avoidance in Minnesota nursing homes A Columbia University research team, with help from the SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa union, recently published a report detailing union avoidance strategies in Minnesota nursing homes.

A Columbia University research team, with help from the SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa union, recently published a report detailing union avoidance strategies in Minnesota nursing homes.