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It’s a so-far-so-good summer for Minnesota turkey producers

Agriculture · Rochester

It’s a so-far-so-good summer for Minnesota turkey producers

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ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Minnesota turkey growers are sitting in a better position this summer than a year ago, thanks to research, funding and strategic actions focused on poultry health. One indicator that growers are able to gain some relief is that it’s been five months since the last report of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota. The other major threat facing the turkey industry, avian metapneumovirus, has also been met head-on with t…See the Story

Campus News: Spring 2025 Graduates

Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester

Campus News: Spring 2025 Graduates

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Carthage College – Rochester: Margaret Thom, Hayden Jones. Central Lakes College – Dexter: Conner Karasek; Kasson: Keyan Severson; Rochester: Jacob Hoffman, Johnny Tong; Taopi: Sean Humphrey; Zumbrota: Jacob Langner. Des Moines Area Community College – Rochester: Jonathan Moore. Hamilton College – Red Wing: Ella Scott. Iowa State University – Austin: Bailey Dufault, Ellen Kanne, Lauren Mikkelsen, Andrew Schumacher; Byron: Bryce Hall; Caledonia: …See the Story

Construction diversity effort nears end of $1 million grant

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Construction diversity effort nears end of $1 million grant

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ROCHESTER — A $1.75 million plan seeking to boost the number of women of color in construction-related careers has seen numbers below the projected 2021 goal. “I know the numbers look small, but we are gaining momentum,” Julie Brock, project manager for Equity in the Built Environment, told Rochester City Council members on Monday. The program designed to attract more BIPOC women into career fields frequently dominated by men has seen 12 women s…See the Story

[Opinion] 22 city-owned properties on future for-sale list in Rochester

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ROCHESTER — Timing for the potential sale of 22 city-owned properties met with differing Rochester City Council opinions Monday. “Almost every one of these properties are something we can put out in the community,” council member Shaun Palmer said of a plan to divide the properties into three categories based on when sales could occur. With nine of the properties targeted for sale in four to six years, he said the city should consider gauging in…Opinion · Rochester Read Article

Judge denies request to suppress evidence in Connor Bowman case

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The court ordered further briefs on whether several search warrants were unconstitutional due to lack of probable cause and scheduled a hearing for August 28, to address repeat search warrant issues.Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester See the Story

Former Division I golfer leads Minnesota State Open after Round 1 at Rochester Golf & Country Club

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ROCHESTER — Tyler Leach has been in this position before. A year ago, the Spring Valley, Wis., native and former standout golfer at Division I Marquette University in Milwaukee, led the prestigious Minnesota State Open entering the final round. After shooting a 4-under-par 66 on Tuesday morning at Rochester Golf & Country Club, Leach is once again atop the leaderboard at the Minnesota State Open. Though he couldn't make his lead hold up with one…Golf · Rochester Read Article

17-year-old arrested after physical altercation at downtown Rochester parking ramp

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ROCHESTER — A 17-year-old was arrested after allegedly being involved in a physical altercation with a 15-year-old at the First Street Ramp in downtown Rochester on July 14, 2025. The 17-year-old is one of three reported males who are accused of physically assaulting the 15-year-old. According to the Rochester Police Department, the 15-year-old said the three males struck him with a pistol and then fled in a vehicle around 8 p.m. Monday. The two…Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester Read Article

Woman found guilty of cutting child with pizza cutter faces new charge

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ROCHESTER — A woman who was found guilty of cutting a 1-year-old with a pizza cutter at a Rochester child care center now also faces charges for assaulting another inmate while in custody in Olmsted County. Adrianna Newburn, 27, of Pipestone, Minnesota, is in custody at the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center awaiting sentencing in the case. She was found guilty in June 2025 on seven charges, including felony child torture relating to her atta…Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester Read Article

2000: Mayo performs nine transplants in one day

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2000 – 25 years ago On Tuesday, nine patients got new organs in what is believed to be the most transplants performed at Mayo in one day. Doctors transplanted one heart, one pancreas, four kidneys and three livers. An advisory jury has decided that the government does not bear responsibility for the deaths of 80 Branch Davidians during the cult’s 1993 standoff with federal agents. 1975 – 50 years ago The former Montgomery Ward building at Firs…Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester Read Article

St. Cloud Rox Alum Brice Matthews Debuts with the Astros - Northwoods League

Matthews is the 401st former Northwoods League player to debut in MLB Rochester, Minn. – St. Cloud Rox alum Brice Matthews made his Major League debut on Friday, July 11, 2025. Matthews is the 401st former Northwoods League player to reach the Major League level. Matthews, who played collegiately at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, played for the Rox in 2021 and 2022. He was drafted in the 1st round, 28th overall, of the 2023 MLB draft by the…Astros · Rochester Read Article

More pastors are experiencing burnout. A Rochester conference hopes to offer more support

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ROCHESTER — Camp Victory in Rochester will host “Shepherd Well: Thriving in Ministry for the Long Run,” a two-day conference designed to refresh, equip, and empower those who shepherd others. The conference will be Sept. 18 and 19. Organizers of the conference say the ministry is a sacred calling, but far too often it can feel like a lonely, uphill climb. Recent studies show that nearly 50% of pastors have considered leaving the ministry due to …Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester Read Article

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