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- Home fire sparks neighbors to action
A fire that investigators say was deliberately set after a northwest Rochester home break-in has spurred interest in surrounding neighborhoods about organizing more block watches.
- Shed fire destroys City Lines bus, other vehicles
A Rochester City Lines bus was among several vehicles destroyed in a shed fire in rural Lanesboro this morning.
- Fire was started by charcoal, fire marshal says
The fire that gutted the Mavo Systems building early Tuesday caused about $750,000 in damages and was accidentally caused by a company trying to thaw ground nearby to dig a foundation for expanding the ...
- Man accused of leading police on chase through Rochester neighborhoods
A fight on a dance floor and complaints about a broken window at the bar brought police to Beer Bellyz shortly after midnight Saturday.
- Gay couple loses appeal in case vs. Rochester Athletic Club
Another setback for a lesbian couple trying to get a family membership at the Rochester Athletic Club.
- Fire damages home in northwest Rochester
Smoke poured from a home at 3305 Lake St. N.W. in Rochester on Monday afternoon as firefighters battled a blaze described as suspicious by officials.
- Fire destroys building near airport
An early morning fire destroyed a commercial building near the Rochester International Airport Tuesday.
- Rochester man charged with sexual misconduct
An investigation by a state task force focusing on Internet crimes has led to a string of charges against a Rochester man.
- News Story: Court deals Coleman another setback on absentees
In this June 7, 2008 file photo, confetti falls around former comedian Al Franken after he accepted the Democratic endorsement for U.S. Senate Senate from Minnesota at the party's state convention in Rochester, ...
- Video Real Estate Tour of 6006 23rd Ave NW Rochester MN 55901
Rochester, Minnesota, USA, December 4, 2008 - Beth Nordaune, a Rochester MN Real Estate professional, has assembled a comprehensive "Walking Tour" for her listing located at 6006 23rd Ave NW Rochester MN 55901.
- Great art for free at Rochester Art Center
Like most non-profit and arts organizations, the Rochester Art Center has felt the brunt of the economic downturn.
- Man accused of selling marijuana at skateboard park
A tip from a skate boarder that kids were buying and selling marijuana at the Silver Lake skateboard park has led to criminal charges against an 18-year-old Rochester man.
- Joe Mauer recovers from kidney surgery
The Minnesota Twins' All-Star catcher Joe Mauer is recovering from surgery last week.
- Rochester police dog catches suspect after mile-long chase
A Rochester police dog named Chase chased an alleged purse-snatcher for more than a mile Wednesday afternoon and finally helped arrest the suspect after a half-hour pursuit.
- Shot fired during fight in N.W. Rochester
At least one gunshot was reported in northwest Rochester late Wednesday. At 8:20 p.m., Rochester police responded to a report of gunfire at Innsbruck Apartments, 1550 50th Street N.W. According to Sgt.
- Teens charged in car thefts
Rochester police say two teens arrested in connection with a string of car thefts early Monday have been charged in juvenile court.
- At Olmsted murder trial, attorneys raise questions about cause of death
Attorneys for a Rochester man facing murder charges suggested Tuesday there may be questions about what caused the death of Gale Wani last March.
- Knowing when to avoid and be exposed to light key to battling jet lag
It's a feeling most travellers know all too well. You're weak at the knees, but there's no love interest in sight.
- NTSB: Failure to maintain airspeed led to fatal Faribault crash
Failure to maintain adequate airspeed in gusty crosswinds was the probable cause of a plane crash that killed four people near Faribault in November 2007, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
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City DescriptionRochester is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on both banks of the Zumbro River, it is perhaps best known as the home of Mayo Clinic and is also home to one of IBM's largest facilities. The city was estimated to have population of 99,121 as of July 1, 2007, making it Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Rochester Metropolitan Statistical Area, consisting of Olmsted, Dodge, and Wabasha counties, had an estimated population of 179,573 in 2006. The city has long been a fixture on Money magazine's "Best Places to Live" index, and was ranked number 67 on the 2006 list..
The area was home to nomadic Sioux, Ojibwa, and Winnebago tribes of Native Americans. In 1851, the Sioux ceded the land to Minnesota Territory in the treaties of Traverse des Sioux and Mendota. In 1853, the treaties were concluded by politician Michael Fedor, opening the land for settlement. Rochester was founded by George Head in 1854, his claim part of what is now the city's business district. Originally from Rochester, New York, Head had settled in Waukesha, Wisconsin before ... Read MoreCity Contained By:City Contains:- Plummer Building
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