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ROCHESTER — Slippery road conditions were the cause for a crash on U.S. Highway 52 Saturday night.
1 injured in U.S. 52 crash
ROCHESTER — Slippery road conditions were the cause for a crash on U.S. Highway 52 Saturday night.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
ROCHESTER — Slippery road conditions were the cause for a crash on U.S. Highway 52 Saturday night.
Proposed Rochester, Olmsted County and Rochester Public School increases point to a roughly 5.6% increase — $19 million — in combined taxes collected by the three entities.
Property tax levies for 2026 getting final reviews
Proposed Rochester, Olmsted County and Rochester Public School increases point to a roughly 5.6% increase — $19 million — in combined taxes collected by the three entities.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Proposed Rochester, Olmsted County and Rochester Public School increases point to a roughly 5.6% increase — $19 million — in combined taxes collected by the three entities.
Let’s have a look at what we got for our summer of detours.
Reader wonders what we got for all those traffic cones
Let’s have a look at what we got for our summer of detours.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Let’s have a look at what we got for our summer of detours.
After a 2024 study linked fluoride to lower IQs in kids, researchers at the University of Minnesota wanted to take a closer look. They found a positive association between the mineral and cognition.
New University of Minnesota study counters claim that fluoride lowers IQ
After a 2024 study linked fluoride to lower IQs in kids, researchers at the University of Minnesota wanted to take a closer look. They found a positive association between the mineral and cognition.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
After a 2024 study linked fluoride to lower IQs in kids, researchers at the University of Minnesota wanted to take a closer look. They found a positive association between the mineral and cognition.
Shelly Burman of Austin has adopted 18 children with special needs. Burman, says one caregiver, is not a quitter.
Shelly's passion: One woman's mission to give 16 special needs children a home
Shelly Burman of Austin has adopted 18 children with special needs. Burman, says one caregiver, is not a quitter.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Shelly Burman of Austin has adopted 18 children with special needs. Burman, says one caregiver, is not a quitter.
Rochester’s commercial real estate market saw a good year in retail and restaurant space with many long-open spaces filling up. Realtors believe that’s a trend that will continue into 2026.
Rochester is still attracting new stores and restaurants, even as national economy struggles
Rochester’s commercial real estate market saw a good year in retail and restaurant space with many long-open spaces filling up. Realtors believe that’s a trend that will continue into 2026.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Rochester’s commercial real estate market saw a good year in retail and restaurant space with many long-open spaces filling up. Realtors believe that’s a trend that will continue into 2026.
From higher-than-estimated earnings and a $1.1 billion individual donor, here are five interesting financial figures from Mayo Clinic's 2024 Form 990.
5 interesting numbers from Mayo Clinic's 2024 tax filings
From higher-than-estimated earnings and a $1.1 billion individual donor, here are five interesting financial figures from Mayo Clinic's 2024 Form 990.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
From higher-than-estimated earnings and a $1.1 billion individual donor, here are five interesting financial figures from Mayo Clinic's 2024 Form 990.
After nearly 50 years of telling the stories of the Outdoors and the people who make it great in southeastern Minnesota, longtime Post Bulletin columnist John Weiss is calling it a career.
Weiss: The time has come to say farewell
After nearly 50 years of telling the stories of the Outdoors and the people who make it great in southeastern Minnesota, longtime Post Bulletin columnist John Weiss is calling it a career.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
After nearly 50 years of telling the stories of the Outdoors and the people who make it great in southeastern Minnesota, longtime Post Bulletin columnist John Weiss is calling it a career.
Former Republican state Sen. Justin Eichorn pleaded not guilty to federal charges of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution. He argued he is being unfairly prosecuted because of his status as a former lawmaker.
Judge rejects Eichorn’s ‘vindictive prosecution’ argument in child solicitation case
Former Republican state Sen. Justin Eichorn pleaded not guilty to federal charges of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution. He argued he is being unfairly prosecuted because of his status as a former lawmaker.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Former Republican state Sen. Justin Eichorn pleaded not guilty to federal charges of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution. He argued he is being unfairly prosecuted because of his status as a former lawmaker.
Streets being posted with signs on Friday, ahead of anticipated Saturday storm.
Forecasted snow for Rochester prompts downtown parking restrictions
Streets being posted with signs on Friday, ahead of anticipated Saturday storm.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Streets being posted with signs on Friday, ahead of anticipated Saturday storm.
Nearly 23% of the district’s students speak a language other than English in their home, according to data from the district.
Rochester Public Schools takes part in statewide conversation about multilingual education
Nearly 23% of the district’s students speak a language other than English in their home, according to data from the district.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Nearly 23% of the district’s students speak a language other than English in their home, according to data from the district.
Triton's Pierce Petersohn and Goodhue's Luke Roschen lead the way on this list of talented players in the area.
12 southeastern Minnesota boys basketball players to watch in the 2025-26 season
Triton's Pierce Petersohn and Goodhue's Luke Roschen lead the way on this list of talented players in the area.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Triton's Pierce Petersohn and Goodhue's Luke Roschen lead the way on this list of talented players in the area.
John Marshall looks to rebuild its state tournament team from last year, while Mayo has a group of veterans hoping to make some noise. Century, Lourdes and Schaeffer will compete with young rosters.
Rochester's 2025-26 boys basketball teams at a glance
John Marshall looks to rebuild its state tournament team from last year, while Mayo has a group of veterans hoping to make some noise. Century, Lourdes and Schaeffer will compete with young rosters.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
John Marshall looks to rebuild its state tournament team from last year, while Mayo has a group of veterans hoping to make some noise. Century, Lourdes and Schaeffer will compete with young rosters.
One of the most heavily recruited athletes in the area will follow the coach he wants to play for. Pierce Petersohn has changed his Division I college football commitment.
Triton star Pierce Petersohn flips his college commitment from Penn State to Virginia Tech
One of the most heavily recruited athletes in the area will follow the coach he wants to play for. Pierce Petersohn has changed his Division I college football commitment.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
One of the most heavily recruited athletes in the area will follow the coach he wants to play for. Pierce Petersohn has changed his Division I college football commitment.
Grady Babcock is one of several Southeast Minnesota athletes who have made their college decisions recently.
Kasson-Mantorville standout set to play Division I baseball
Grady Babcock is one of several Southeast Minnesota athletes who have made their college decisions recently.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Grady Babcock is one of several Southeast Minnesota athletes who have made their college decisions recently.
One resident, numerous anecdotes
Random Rochesterite: Sigri Jobe
One resident, numerous anecdotes
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November 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
One resident, numerous anecdotes
Returning state champions Kane Larson and Liam Sommers lead another talented and well-decorated grapplers into the 25-26 season.
12 southeastern Minnesota boys wrestlers to watch in 2025-26
Returning state champions Kane Larson and Liam Sommers lead another talented and well-decorated grapplers into the 25-26 season.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Returning state champions Kane Larson and Liam Sommers lead another talented and well-decorated grapplers into the 25-26 season.
There are some high expectations on the mat this year for Century, Mayo and John Marshall.
Rochester's 2025-26 high school wrestling teams at a glance
There are some high expectations on the mat this year for Century, Mayo and John Marshall.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
There are some high expectations on the mat this year for Century, Mayo and John Marshall.
Steve and Kara McCauley’s home is built on appreciation for details and preservation.
Rochester home is a colonial revival in the Minnesota woods
Steve and Kara McCauley’s home is built on appreciation for details and preservation.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Steve and Kara McCauley’s home is built on appreciation for details and preservation.
Eighth-grader Amelia Truty scored 21 points in her first game for Lourdes this season. Her future is glowing.
Amelia Truty, just an eighth-grader, is all in for the Lourdes basketball team
Eighth-grader Amelia Truty scored 21 points in her first game for Lourdes this season. Her future is glowing.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Eighth-grader Amelia Truty scored 21 points in her first game for Lourdes this season. Her future is glowing.
Reigning state champion Adriana Kunz and past state champion Lauren Elsmore lead a hungry and talented group of area grapplers.
10 southeastern Minnesota girls wrestlers to watch in 2025-26
Reigning state champion Adriana Kunz and past state champion Lauren Elsmore lead a hungry and talented group of area grapplers.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Reigning state champion Adriana Kunz and past state champion Lauren Elsmore lead a hungry and talented group of area grapplers.
Between the building of one and the other, 62 years of Rochester history passed.
A tale of two houses: one gone, one the historic home of Dr. William J. Mayo
Between the building of one and the other, 62 years of Rochester history passed.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Between the building of one and the other, 62 years of Rochester history passed.
Rochester Century grad Kyle Lappi was excellent in goal for the Rochester Grizzlies on Wednesday night, and they received some timely scoring early to earn a victory on the road.
Grizzlies survive road battle on Thanksgiving Eve for fourth win in past five games
Rochester Century grad Kyle Lappi was excellent in goal for the Rochester Grizzlies on Wednesday night, and they received some timely scoring early to earn a victory on the road.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Rochester Century grad Kyle Lappi was excellent in goal for the Rochester Grizzlies on Wednesday night, and they received some timely scoring early to earn a victory on the road.
Boys hockey rivals Century/John Marshall and Mayo will play the opening game of Hockey Day Minnesota week in Hastings in January, at the United Heroes League rink, the site of all HDM festivities.
Rochester teams to play opening game of Hockey Day Minnesota week
Boys hockey rivals Century/John Marshall and Mayo will play the opening game of Hockey Day Minnesota week in Hastings in January, at the United Heroes League rink, the site of all HDM festivities.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Boys hockey rivals Century/John Marshall and Mayo will play the opening game of Hockey Day Minnesota week in Hastings in January, at the United Heroes League rink, the site of all HDM festivities.
The case centered on botched surgery in 2018.
Nearly $20M awarded in negligence claim against Mayo Clinic
The case centered on botched surgery in 2018.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The case centered on botched surgery in 2018.