Rochester
42 articles tagged “Rochester”
Officer Fires at Armed Man During Rochester Standoff
Officers were first dispatched around 10:45 p.m. Saturday to a home in the 3800 block of Willow Ridge Drive Southwest for a reported domestic dispute. Initial info indicated a man involved was armed with a knife, but he left the scene in a vehicle before officers arrived.
Late-Night Fire Damages Rochester Power Facility
A fire broke out late Saturday night at a facility in northwest Rochester, damaging a building that houses a gas-powered turbine generator,
Woman Dead After Explosion, House Fire in Rochester
Callers also reported hearing a loud noise resembling an explosion. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames visible on three sides of the home and located a woman outside lying near the street.
Federal Prison Nurse Indicted for Sexual Contact with Inmate
A former federal prison nurse has been indicted for a sexual relationship with an inmate and lying to investigators. The incidents reportedly occurred in April 2024 and prompted an investigation by the Bureau of Prisons.
1 Dead After Dump Truck Crash in Olmsted County
Authorities say the crash happened around 2:20 p.m. Jan. 21 when a northbound 2014 Ford F150 and a southbound 2019 Kenworth dump truck collided just south of milepost 48.
Man Killed in Northwest Rochester Shooting; 1 Arrested
Officers were dispatched at 1:12 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 to a home on the 4100 block of Manor Woods Drive NW. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
Rochester Girl Dies at Hospital After Icy Wednesday Crash
An 8-year-old girl from Rochester has died at the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night, family members say. The decision was made Friday to donate her organs.
Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder After History of Abuse
Initial investigation began when a witness walking her dog on December 26, 2022, discovered Kimberly Robinson’s body partially covered by snow near River Bluff Lane NW and West River Road NW in Cascade Township north of Rochester.
Rochester Woman Charged in Strangulation Death, Theft
Formal criminal charges have been filed against Ruth Ann Miller, 25, following the death of a man in Rochester's Mayo Park West on June 15, 2024.
State Trooper Terminated Following Fatal Rochester Crash, Pending Criminal Charges
The Minnesota State Patrol has terminated Trooper Shane Roper following his involvement in a fatal crash that killed a young woman in Rochester earlier this year.
Minnesota State Trooper Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Rochester Crash
A Minnesota State Trooper pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges related to a crash that killed a young woman in Rochester earlier this year.
Rochester Firefighters Fight Mobile Home Blaze Early Friday Morning
Rochester firefighters were called to Bob’s Trailer Court early Friday morning for a report of a trailer on fire. Firefighters arrived and found half of a structure fully-involved and threatening other nearby structures. Crews quickly pulled hose lines and attempted to knock down the fire from the o
