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J.J. McCarthy’s Arm Strength Could Be a Weapon for the Vikings

NFL · Rochester

J.J. McCarthy’s Arm Strength Could Be a Weapon for the Vikings

53% Center coverage: 15 sources

Maybe the biggest knock on quarterback J.J. McCarthy coming out of college was that he might not have the arm strength required to succeed at the highest level. That analysis couldn’t be more inaccurate when actually watching him throw. It simply looks different when McCarthy truly uncorks a pass. Even the most casual observers can notice the velocity with which it’s traveling from Point A to Point B. You can almost hear it whizzing through the …See the Story

Deer hunters can pick up their rifles in southern Minnesota

Agriculture · Rochester

Deer hunters can pick up their rifles in southern Minnesota

70% Right coverage: 10 sources

ROCHESTER — Deer hunters in southern Minnesota can start grabbing their rifles, leaving the shotgun in the gun cabinet, during the next firearms deer season. State Sen. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mazeppa, said the zone excluding rifles from deer hunting in southern and western Minnesota extends back to 1942, when different gun technology and different reasons existed. Drazkowski said the deer population in the early 1940s was small, and the rifle exclu…See the Story

Let Music Fill My World Announces Winners of the 2025 Music Matters Challenge

Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester

Let Music Fill My World Announces Winners of the 2025 Music Matters Challenge

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

RAMON CAMPOS FROM ROCHESTER, MN AND MOZART ELEMENTARY FROM BOSTON, MA NAMED WINNERS See the Story

Do small counties have what it takes to prosecute sex crimes?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WABASHA, Minn. — In November, commissioners in Wabasha County made an unusual motion. They wanted to slash the county attorney’s salary. The reason? Some commissioners believed the attorney, Matthew Stinson, wasn't doing the duties of his job, including not bringing enough sex-crime charges to trial. Instead, commissioners believed, too often, Stinson settled for what they considered to be lenient plea deals. All 11 sex crime convictions in Waba…Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester Read Article

Rochester woman to celebrate a century by throwing out first pitch at Target Field

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROCHESTER — As a die-hard Minnesota Twins fan, Betty Lentz is getting the ultimate birthday gift this year. Lentz, who celebrates her milestone 100th birthday on Oct. 13, 2025, will throw out the first pitch before the Twins vs. Seattle Mariners game on Thursday, June 26. “People are really excited for me,” Lentz said. “So I'll do the best I can. Just make my day.” The opportunity presented itself after her brother attended a game in Milwaukee. …Minnesota Twins · Rochester Read Article

Delay on half-staff flags has reader asking what happened

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Open the article to view the coverage from Post BulletinRochester, Minnesota · Rochester Read Article

1975: FBI 'shortens' requirements

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

2000 – 25 years ago The Kasson Post Office is issuing a special cancellation stamp in honor of the restoration of the historic Kasson water tower. The stamp will be available for 30 days following the dedication. Melted plastic and charred bits of debris are all that remain of a tube slide burned by vandals at the Silver Lake Community Playground. A police report placed the value of the slide at about $10,000. 1975 – 50 years ago FBI officials…FBI · Rochester Read Article

Rochester city budget still feeling COVID effects

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROCHESTER — The 2020 pandemic’s impact is lingering in Rochester’s annual budget discussions. Rochester City Administrator Alison Zelms said a 2020 decision to hold the city’s property tax levy flat after COVID reached the city has made it difficult to fund city services in recent years without increasing a tax rate that has remained relatively steady for the past decade. “It’s challenging to stay below the prior historical average while trying …Pandemic · Rochester Read Article

Rochester man charged with killing woman at rural MN boat launch

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Craig Hameister, 44, is accused of fatally attacking his former romantic partner, 36-year-old Melissa Hunt, at a boat launch in Wabasha County.Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester Read Article

Getting to know Verena and Daniel Ray

I am Lovina’s “English” friend Ruth, and since Lovina is busy with wedding preparations this week and recovering next week, I am filling in for her for the next two columns. This past Saturday, the tables and benches were set up in the shed for next Friday’s wedding meals. Then the tablecloths, plates, silverware, cups, etc., were placed and are ready for the first meal serving after the morning wedding. The couple chose an ocean theme so the ta…Church · Rochester Read Article

Post Bulletin softball Player of the Year Tallie Behrens led Byron to new heights

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BYRON — Tallie Behrens can't help but laugh when she looks back at the first pitch she ever threw in the circle. At the age of 10, it wasn't exactly a thing of perfection. "It nearly went over the backstop," Behrens said. Turns out it was the start of something special. The now Byron High School junior was determined to be a force in the circle, loving the opportunity to have the ball on every pitch with all eyes on her. It was also the chance t…Byron · Byron Read Article

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