Olmsted County
COVID: Minneapolis recommending masks, 2 counties with 'high transmission'
The Minneapolis Health Department says it's seen another uptick in COVID spread and hospitalizations.
Sheriff: Men found unresponsive in garage died of cocaine overdose
Two of the three men found unresponsive in an Eyota garage last week died of a drug overdose, a preliminary autopsy found.
Man killed by falling tree during tornado warning in Rochester
The victim was outside having a cigarette when the tornado sirens sounded, according to authorities.
High numbers mean Olmsted Co. can't contact trace all COVID cases
The county is home to more than 162,000 people.
Rochester man pleads guilty to producing child porn on Snapchat
He faces 60 other child porn charges in Olmsted County.
'Zero respect for authority': Olmsted Co. Fair wracked by wave of juvenile disturbances
Fair officials imposed strict new rules to deal with the problem.
Watch: Community's big welcome home to 11-year-old after heart transplant
Andrew Iseminger has been away from his Minnesota home for more than six months.
Bicyclist killed in crash with truck near Rochester
The truck apparently collided with the bicyclist near an intersection.
Sheriff: Attacker at bar bites man's ear, injures 2 before fleeing and crashing
Both victims were taken to an area hospital.
5th Minnesota county clears 70% adult vaccination rate
Another 18 counties are closing in on the mark.
Ramsey County becomes fourth to pass 70% adult vaccination rate
That's been a key threshold in discussions around herd immunity.
Hennepin County set to become third in MN to hit 70% vaccinated target
It's a key threshold in the fight to end the pandemic.
18-month-old boy who nearly drowned welcomed home with police escort
Logan Olson was found in a retention pond in Stewartville on April 7.
Deputy dies suddenly while on duty at Olmsted County Jail
The deputy had worked for the county since 1995.
Minnesota toddler in a coma after being found in a pond Thursday
A caregiver lost sight of the child, the sheriff's office said.
Sheriff warns of suspicious men approaching girls in SE MN town
Multiple incidents have been reported in the town this week.
Charges: MN man steals $1,250 worth of cookies from Girl Scouts
He spotted them while dumpster diving at GNC.
Suspect in serious assault outside Minnesota bar dies by suicide
The assault and subsequent suicide happened in late January.
COVID-19: City of Rochester limiting in-person services, closing recreation facilities
It comes as Olmsted County and the state is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases.
$4,500 worth of wedding dresses stolen from Minnesota storage unit
The incident is currently under investigation.
Gallery: The 'Creepy Doll' contest is back, and creepier than ever
Welp, there goes any hopes of sleep tonight.
To 'prevent further spread,' SE MN school closes to prepare for distance learning
Kids at the school will move to distance learning through Oct. 19.
Suspect in Rochester double killing charged after arrest in South Carolina
Officials believe he went to South Carolina to harm an ex-girlfriend.