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Cancer · Rochester

Mayo Clinic researchers identify new targeted immunotherapy for ovarian cancer

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that a new immunotherapy target, a cryptic antigen, may hold the key to helping the immune system fight ovarian cancer. The study, published in Sciences Advances, could improve treatment approaches for this type of cancer.See the Story

Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester

Rochester School Board reviews contract of School Resource Officer Program

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A final decision is expected before May 1, 2025.See the Story

Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester

Rochester woman faces drug charge after police discover 101 fentanyl pills in her possession

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ROCHESTER — A Rochester woman is facing a drug-related charge after police found 101 fentanyl pills in her bag during a traffic stop. Anna Lynn Adams, 38, is charged with first-degree drug possession after police found a container with over 100 pills that tested positive for fentanyl. A first appearance is scheduled for June 26 in Olmsted County District Court. According to the criminal complaint, Rochester police stopped a vehicle in northwest …See the Story

Health · Rochester

Jenna Gilbertson named Olmsted County division administrator of Health, Housing and Human Services

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ROCHESTER — Jenna Gilbertson has been named administrator of Olmsted County's health, housing and human services division. She is currently the associate director of child and family services and will step into the new role May 5, filling the position left vacant since James Johnson was tapped as the new deputy administrator of Olmsted County’s Administrative Services division in March. In her new role, Gilbertson will oversee adult and family s…See the Story

Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester

Mayo Clinic Researchers Link Inherited Mutation to Fatty Liver Disease

Researchers at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine have discovered a rare genetic variant that can directly cause metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.See the Story

Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester

Byron man arrested after weekslong investigation into soliciting minors

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ROCHESTER — A Byron man was arrested after a multi-week undercover investigation by Rochester police and Olmsted County deputies into online solicitation of minors. A Rochester Police Department release said William Pirkl, 48, was taken into custody around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. A search warrant in the 11000 block of 10th Street SW in rural Byron produced pieces of evidence linked to the investigation, the release noted. Pirkl was booke…See the Story

Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester

Rochester street maintenance project set to begin

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ROCHESTER — The annual resurfacing of Rochester city streets will begin next week. The city’s street maintenance team will begin the 2025 mill and overlay project in various locations throughout the city on April 28. Maps of work locations and information about the project are available on the city website at https://tinyurl.com/ym58ymph. This year’s project is happening in three phases: April 28 through June 9: Work will occur in the following …See the Story

Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester

18-year-old facing criminal charge after hit-and-run crash in downtown Rochester

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ROCHESTER — A Byron teenager is facing a criminal charge in connection to a hit-and-run that happened in downtown Rochester on Sunday, April 20. Madalyn Francine Steinkamp, 18, was charged with one count of criminal vehicular operation, according to charges filed on Tuesday, April 22. Steinkamp pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday. A settlement conference has been scheduled for July 8. According to the complaint, Rochester police responded to …See the Story