ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens passed away today at the age of 83 in Rochester, Minnesota. Owens, remembered for her leadership during the devastating flood of 1997, was a beloved figure in her community. A Legacy of Leadership Pat Owens served as the mayor of Grand Forks, North Dakota, during… Continue reading Former Grand Forks Mayor, Pat Owens, Passes Away at 83 in Rochester, Minnesota
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Minnesota State Trooper Faces Charges in Fatal Crash Near Rochester
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem announced on Tuesday, July 9, that criminal charges were filed against Shane Roper, a Minnesota state trooper involved in a crash that resulted in five people being injured and the death of 18-year-old Olivia Flores. According to an Olmsted County Attorney news release, Roper is charged… Continue reading Minnesota State Trooper Faces Charges in Fatal Crash Near Rochester
Mother and Son Found Dead in Rochester Apartment in Apparent Murder-Suicide
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Rochester Police Department discovered the bodies of a mother and her son with gunshot wounds during a welfare check on Thursday night, June 27. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Sandbar Court Northeast and found the 30-year-old son and his 54-year-old mother inside the son’s apartment. According to… Continue reading Mother and Son Found Dead in Rochester Apartment in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Rochester, Minnesota, man, Daniel Herman Henke, 28, was sentenced on Friday, June 14, to serve two years in prison for luring a minor by an electronic device, a Class C felony. Henke pleaded guilty to the crime in February. The case began in July of the previous year when… Continue reading Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
🚨 Shocking Attack: Toddler Slashed with Pizza Cutter at Rochester Daycare
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A toddler suffered cuts after being attacked with a pizza cutter at a Rochester, Minnesota daycare center. Rochester Police reported the incident, which occurred at 2:45 p.m. on June 13, at KinderCare Child Care Center, located at 1815 Green View Place Southwest. The assault stemmed from a physical altercation between two… Continue reading 🚨 Shocking Attack: Toddler Slashed with Pizza Cutter at Rochester Daycare
North Bound Highway 63 at 40th Street Rochester, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash 2024-06-13 22:33:29
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24102650 Date/Time: 06/13/2024 14:31  District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050  Location: North Bound Highway 63 at 40th Street Rochester, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County  Description: Kia Optima traveling north bound Highway 63. Toyota Rav 4 traveling onto highway 63 from 40th… Continue reading North Bound Highway 63 at 40th Street Rochester, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County
Crash 2024-06-13 22:33:29
🚨 Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Idris Haji-Mohamed, 29, of Rochester, was sentenced to 25½ years in prison for the 2022 murder of Jeremy Ellis near U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Hennepin County Judge Paul Scoggin handed down the 305-month sentence on Friday, May 24, as court documents revealed on Tuesday. A jury convicted Haji-Mohamed of two… Continue reading 🚨 Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing
Southbound Highway 52 MP 60, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash 2024-05-29 05:44:56
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24102399 Date/Time: 05/29/2024 04:27  District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050  Location: Southbound Highway 52 MP 60, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County  Description: Chevy was southbound on Highway 52 near milepost 60 when vehicle struck a deer.   Road Condition: Dry… Continue reading Southbound Highway 52 MP 60, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County
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7 Injured, 3-Vehicle Crash In Rochester, Minnesota
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Seven people were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday evening. The incident occurred at 5:45 p.m. at the intersection of Memorial High Parkway Southwest and 12th Street Southwest. Among the vehicles involved was a state patrol squad. All seven individuals inside the vehicles were transported for medical… Continue reading 7 Injured, 3-Vehicle Crash In Rochester, Minnesota
Tragic Accident: 23-Year-Old Fatally Hit by Train in Rochester
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 23-year-old man tragically lost his life on Saturday night after being struck by a train car in Rochester. Rochester Police responded to the incident around 10:45 p.m. near the intersection of Civic Center Drive NW and 1st Avenue NW. Eyewitnesses reported that the man was hit by a passing boxcar… Continue reading Tragic Accident: 23-Year-Old Fatally Hit by Train in Rochester
Hot Air Balloon Crash Sparks Fire in Rochester, Minnesota
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A harrowing incident unfolded in Rochester, Minnesota, on Wednesday evening as a hot air balloon crash sent sparks flying and ignited a grass fire. According to reports, the balloon collided with power lines, causing a dramatic scene captured by nearby traffic cameras. Rochester firefighters swiftly responded to extinguish the ensuing blaze,… Continue reading Hot Air Balloon Crash Sparks Fire in Rochester, Minnesota