Rochester Now

The 1918 Mantorville Opera House in Minnesota is home to phantom cats, tricky spirits, and a ghostly father and daughter who never left.

Rochester's first makerspace, Med City Makerspace, is looking for a permanent home. Learn what a makerspace is and how to get involved to help bring it to life.

The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office announced it was leading a search for Swenson on Sunday.

November in Minnesota can go either way. Snow, sun, or something in between. Here’s what NOAA says we can expect in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.

Noodle House opens Sunday, Nov. 8 in downtown Rochester, MN. See the menu preview, including pho, khao soi, ramen and chicken karaage.

Wingstop brings fresh, cooked-to-order chicken wings to NW Rochester on Wednesday, Oct 28.

Rochester's Costco Liquor expansion is finished. See what’s new, how much bigger the store is, and what we think is still missing after the construction.

The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Monday, says Rochester police responded to a property damage call shortly before 8:30 Friday evening.

One hotel guest says something followed them down a hallway before disappearing into a door.

Rochester police began investigating in March the case after receiving a report of possible welfare fraud dating back 10 years.

Rochester switches to a weird parking system come November. Even dates, even-numbered sides. Odd dates, odd-numbered sides. It's confusing at first, but locals get it.

Pixeljoy, a new claw arcade, just opened in Rochester’s Apache Mall. See what the games cost, how tokens work, and what prizes you can win.

Sunday evening turned devastating on Highway 28 near Swanville. An ATV rollover claimed at least one life in Morrison County.

Court documents allege three employees had stolen $45,720 by skimming money from ATM deposits at Colonial Lanes through a year-long theft scheme.

I am a total sucker for homes with serious character, and the second I laid eyes on this place, I was obsessed.

Rocky Horror, a Witches Brew Trail, flash tattoos, and a lights-out scare. Here’s every Halloween event in Rochester this weekend.

57-year-old Matthew Henry Hansen and 56-year-old Cimberly Ellen Hansen of Urbandale, IA lost their lives in the August 2023 crash.

A busy intersection in downtown Rochester will be closed for one day on Tuesday, October 27.

The Rochester Police Department began investigating the check forgery case earlier this month.

A 2nd motorcyclist suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a collision with a deer.

The new dam structure is expected to be completed next spring.

Responding crews encountered smoke and fire coming from the backyard of the home, the news release says.

Contrary to popular belief Daylight Saving Time has nothing to do with farmers.

It most definitely wasn't aliens, but the origin of this object found in a Minnesota corn field is still pretty interesting.

Rochester’s first Popeyes is heading toward final city inspections. Find out when you can finally get tenders and biscuits on Apache Lane!

Law enforcement executed a search warrant at his home on June 15. The criminal complaint was filed against him in Olmsted County Court on Friday.

The Rochester City Council is set to examine ways to reduce the commuting cost for workers in downtown Rochester.

You can even stay the night but you won't be alone, that's for sure.

The State Patrol responded to the deadly incident shortly before 2:30 p.m. The drivers were the only people involved.

Dogs, pancakes, and a good cause? SOLD.

The creepy dolls are back at the History Center of Olmsted County for year 7. See the exhibit, vote for your favorite, and get hours before you go.

Rochester police responded to a report of a domestic assault on the afternoon of June 2 at a southeast Rochester home.

The State Patrol responded to the crash around 7:15 a.m. The pickup driver and motorcycle operator were the only people involved.