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Rochester's Famous Boyer Halloween House is Now Open, Hits Record
Rochester’s Boyer Halloween House is open nightly 6-9:30 PM through Nov. 1 with a record 170 inflatables. It's free to visit and donations support Channel One.

Here’s How You Could Win a $500 Target Gift Card
Fund your holiday fun with a $500 Target gift card!

Rochester Man's Plea Deal Could Bring 62-Month Prison Term
The previously served a prison sentence for a drug conviction.

Minnesota Steakhouse Named One of the Best in America—And It Has a Famous “Meat Cart”
The best steakhouse in Minnesota, according to Mashed, is Manny's in Minneapolis.

Summit Brewing Avoids Foreclosure After Finding a New Lender
Is Summit Brewing closing? Not anymore. The St. Paul brewery found a new lender after being over $8.2 million in debt and receiving a foreclosure notice.

Rochester’s Saints on Second Restaurant Reopens With Fresh Look and Updated Menu
Saints on Second in Rochester, Minnesota has officially reopened. Get the scoop on their new look, refreshed dinner menu, and complimentary parking.

New Conviction For Rochester Man Sent to Prison in Shooting Case
He is already serving a five-year prison sentence.

Rochester Man Charged After 3/4 pound Meth Bust
The list of charges include illegal possession of a firearm.

7 Pumpkin Color Meanings You Should Know Before Halloween
There's a good chance you will see more pumpkin colors besides orange while trick-or-treating this Halloween. Here's what you need to know.

Rochester Man Acquitted of Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Charges
The charges were filed against him in June.

Two Rochester Residents Injured in Separate Crashes
The road surfaces were wet when both crashes occurred.

Olmsted Judge Dismisses Charges Involving 2 Pound Meth Bust
The drugs were found during a traffic stop near Stewartville.

Early Voting Underway for Nov. 3 Election
The process involves voters submitting their ballots directly into a tabulator or using absentee envelopes at the county Elections Office.

These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Bodies Of Water In Minnesota
From massive water bodies to smaller inland lakes, these are Minnesota's 10 most dangerous waters, with rankings determined by fatal-accident data, water traffic, and important water conditions.

Treasurer Accused of Stealing $75K from Dodge Center Legion
Members of the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the suspected fraud this past August.

Rochester Area Loses More Than 730 Jobs in September
Outside of the Twin Cities area, the other large metropolitan areas of Minnesota also saw job losses.

Google Reveals Rochester’s Most Popular Halloween Costumes, 2026
See the top 5 Halloween costumes in Rochester, MN for 2026, based on Google search trends, and how they stack up against the national list.

Marrow’s Empty Downtown Space Has a New Noodle Restaurant Coming
Wondering what’s replacing Marrow in downtown Rochester? Noodle House, from the owners of Mango Thai, is moving in.

Rochester Leaders to Host Community Forum
A news release issued by the city describes the event as an “evening of conversation about our community and its future.”

Rochester Man Gets Probation in Child Sex Solicitation Case
Court documents indicate the investigation spanned about 10 weeks.

Medical Examiner Identifies Deceased Olmsted County Detainee
The Southern Minnesota Medical Examiner’s Office has identified an Olmsted County detainee who died earlier this month.

One Lucky Woman Wins Treasure Island's Biggest Jackpot of 2026
Look, I freak out when I find a five-dollar bill in my coat pocket. I'd probably pass out if I won this kind of cash..

Rochester Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Sexual Assault Case
He still faces charges in another sexual assault case.

Uni Uni Is Opening in the Apache Mall But Not Serving Bubble Tea
Uni Uni Bubble Tea is reportedly opening a seasonal Apache Mall shop in Rochester on Nov. 1, with dirty sodas and desserts instead of boba.

Southeast Minnesota Business Owner Nominated for TIME Magazine Award
Robert "Bob" Syverson of Dave Syverson Auto Center in Albert Lea has been nominated for the prestigious 2027 TIME Dealer of the Year Award.

Christmas Pizza Train With Santa is a Wisconsin Holiday Hit
Families are loving Wisconsin’s Christmas Pizza Train — a two-hour holiday ride through the snowy Northwoods with pizza, cocoa, and a visit from Santa himself.

Slain South Dakota Deputy Graduated From Minnesota High School
The critically wounded officer died from her injuries on Monday.

Study: Tourism Generated $1.1 Billion for Rochester's Economy
That’s according to a study from the University of Minnesota Extension. Experience Rochester, the city’s tourism arm, commissioned the study and published the results.
New Rankings: 10 Best Colleges and Universities in Minnesota For 2027
Looking at colleges in Minnesota? New rankings for 2027 show the state's top 10 colleges and universities based on academics, cost, graduation rates, student life, and career outcomes.

These Creepy Haunted Roads Are Uncomfortably Close to Minnesota
Driving down a dark road is creepy enough. Check out the most haunted roads in America, including eerie drives uncomfortably close to Minnesota.

Rochester Man Gets Prison Sentence After Fentanyl Bust
He was earlier placed on probation for 40 years in another drug case.

Inside One of Rochester’s Most Unique Homes on the Market Now
You have to see inside this beauty! I'm obsessed.

Equipment Failure Causes Power Outage for 7K Rochester Customers
A news release issued by RPU Tuesday morning says an estimated 7,000 customers lost power shortly after 11:50 Monday night.








