RPT spring service changes start Sunday Seasonal adjustment combines some routes, drops others, with goal of improving efficiency and reliability.

Seasonal adjustment combines some routes, drops others, with goal of improving efficiency and reliability.

Juveniles detained in downtown Rochester in car theft investigation Four juveniles were taken into custody early Saturday after fleeing from a car that was reported stolen.

Four juveniles were taken into custody early Saturday after fleeing from a car that was reported stolen.

On 4/20, MDH says teen cannabis use is still on downward trend Results from the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey show that a smaller share of eighth-, ninth- and eleventh-grade students report using cannabis, compared to 2013.

Results from the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey show that a smaller share of eighth-, ninth- and eleventh-grade students report using cannabis, compared to 2013.

In aftermath of tornado, Olmsted County residents showed up for Marion Township While officials work on tallying damage to request state and possibly federal aid, local help arrived immediately, without an ask, Marion Township Board chairman Roger Bjerke said.

While officials work on tallying damage to request state and possibly federal aid, local help arrived immediately, without an ask, Marion Township Board chairman Roger Bjerke said.

Rochester Public Schools rolls out revised plan to maintain an equity position while eliminating others Although it will no longer be at the cabinet level, Rochester Public Schools is proposing to maintain a districtwide position dedicated to equity, which will come at the cost of another position the district has implemented in recent years.

Although it will no longer be at the cabinet level, Rochester Public Schools is proposing to maintain a districtwide position dedicated to equity, which will come at the cost of another position the district has implemented in recent years.

Rochester seeking developers for two underutilized city lots A pair of city-owned residential properties are being put on the sales block for potential redevelopment.

A pair of city-owned residential properties are being put on the sales block for potential redevelopment.

Mayo Spartans sprinter Taylor Kurtz is back from injury, and then some Devastating knee injuries took Mayo High School's Taylor Kurtz out of the lineup in three sports for two years. But she is recovered now and looking better than ever.

Devastating knee injuries took Mayo High School's Taylor Kurtz out of the lineup in three sports for two years. But she is recovered now and looking better than ever.

RCTC has offensive outburst in sweeping Anoka Hennepin The RCTC softball team scored 32 total runs in beating Anoka Hennepin twice on Sunday.

The RCTC softball team scored 32 total runs in beating Anoka Hennepin twice on Sunday.

Five tornadoes confirmed in Southeast Minnesota on Friday The storms started Friday afternoon, with the first tornado touching down north of Sargeant in Mower County around 1:45 p.m.

The storms started Friday afternoon, with the first tornado touching down north of Sargeant in Mower County around 1:45 p.m.

Developer presses to build on 140 acres in Haverhill Township, rather than wait for Rochester city services Olmsted County commissioners will revisit a request to open the way for development of 140 acres in Haverhill Township.

Olmsted County commissioners will revisit a request to open the way for development of 140 acres in Haverhill Township.

Rochester considers housing code updates Updates to Rochester’s housing code will be considered Monday.

Updates to Rochester’s housing code will be considered Monday.

Since 2009, this Rochester race has benefited an underfunded cause: ovarian cancer research The Unleash the SHE 10K/5K race returns Saturday, April 25. The event's proceeds will fund ovarian cancer research grants at Mayo Clinic and other Minnesota research institutions.

The Unleash the SHE 10K/5K race returns Saturday, April 25. The event's proceeds will fund ovarian cancer research grants at Mayo Clinic and other Minnesota research institutions.

So (or sew?), Answer Man threads the needle on a local consumer concern Reader believes there are no fabric stores in Rochester since the closure of Joann Fabrics a year ago.

Reader believes there are no fabric stores in Rochester since the closure of Joann Fabrics a year ago.

Austin captain shows skill, leadership that made him a Division I recruit Nathan Williams scored just 77 seconds into overtime to give the Austin Bruins a momentum-seizing win on Saturday night in Austin.

Nathan Williams scored just 77 seconds into overtime to give the Austin Bruins a momentum-seizing win on Saturday night in Austin.

Second EF2 tornado confirmed in Olmsted County on Friday That tornado ended around 3 p.m. Friday outside of Plainview.

That tornado ended around 3 p.m. Friday outside of Plainview.

National Weather Service confirms EF2 tornado hit Olmsted County Friday The preliminary report says wind speeds were around 130 mph.

The preliminary report says wind speeds were around 130 mph.

Part of Marion Road to be closed Saturday as storm cleanup continues Marion Township was hardest hit by the storms and likely tornado on Friday afternoon.

Marion Township was hardest hit by the storms and likely tornado on Friday afternoon.

Rochester-area employment grew fast in 2025. Expect it to continue. The Rochester Metropolitan Statistical Area -- Olmsted, Dodge, Fillmore and Wabasha counties -- added a net 919 new jobs last year. The 0.7% increase is the fastest rate in Minnesota.

The Rochester Metropolitan Statistical Area -- Olmsted, Dodge, Fillmore and Wabasha counties -- added a net 919 new jobs last year. The 0.7% increase is the fastest rate in Minnesota.

How one area Amish sexual abuse survivor found her voice and hopes to protect other girls like her Lizzie Hershberger was 14 when she was repeatedly abused. Today, she is an author and subject of a PBS documentary

Lizzie Hershberger was 14 when she was repeatedly abused. Today, she is an author and subject of a PBS documentary

A Minnesota kindergartener awaits a new heart at Mayo Clinic This year, Evelyn Otto joined the tight-knit community of pediatric patients in need of heart transplants at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester.

This year, Evelyn Otto joined the tight-knit community of pediatric patients in need of heart transplants at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester.

Paige Halder is acclimating to the challenges of college track and field Byron graduate Paige Halder is doing multi-events at North Dakota State, the heptathlon and the pentathlon. She's finding her groove.

Byron graduate Paige Halder is doing multi-events at North Dakota State, the heptathlon and the pentathlon. She's finding her groove.

Austin forward snaps six-month goal drought in playoff-opening victory The Austin Bruins received goals from three different scorers and a strong performance from goalie Jack Solomon in Game 1 of the best-of-5 NAHL Central Division semifinals on Friday.

The Austin Bruins received goals from three different scorers and a strong performance from goalie Jack Solomon in Game 1 of the best-of-5 NAHL Central Division semifinals on Friday.

National Weather Service to send survey team to Southeast Minnesota on Saturday Meteorologist Jonathan Naylor said the weather service will have to survey the damage before it can confirm how many tornadoes hit the area.

Meteorologist Jonathan Naylor said the weather service will have to survey the damage before it can confirm how many tornadoes hit the area.

Dozens displaced, no one injured as tornadoes strike Olmsted County No more volunteers or assistance is needed, Olmsted County officials said Friday evening, but urge people to assess and report their damage

No more volunteers or assistance is needed, Olmsted County officials said Friday evening, but urge people to assess and report their damage

National Salvation Army leader visits Rochester location's medical, dental clinics Salvation Army National Commander Merle Heatwole called the Rochester's Good Samaritan Health Clinic "a unique type of program" within the Salvation Army network.

Salvation Army National Commander Merle Heatwole called the Rochester's Good Samaritan Health Clinic "a unique type of program" within the Salvation Army network.

Olmsted County Sheriff's Office asks public to avoid northeast Stewartville, Marion Road A temporary shelter has been established for those in need at Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Rd SW in Rochester.

A temporary shelter has been established for those in need at Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Rd SW in Rochester.

Body pulled from Mississippi River identified as missing Winona woman The woman's body was found Wednesday near Trempealeau Dam.

The woman's body was found Wednesday near Trempealeau Dam.

Hundreds without power after tornado, severe storms roll through Olmsted County Capt. Tim Parkin said about 700 people were without power as of about 4 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026. There were also reports of minor damage to “several” homes and some reports of small gas leaks in the county, Parkin said.

Capt. Tim Parkin said about 700 people were without power as of about 4 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026. There were also reports of minor damage to “several” homes and some reports of small gas leaks in the county, Parkin said.

Severe storms, confimed tornado in Olmsted County The storms started before 2 p.m.

The storms started before 2 p.m.

RPS delaying student release due to storms Rochester Public Schools announced Friday afternoon student dismissal is being delayed due to a tornado warning

Rochester Public Schools announced Friday afternoon student dismissal is being delayed due to a tornado warning