Olmsted County

Olmsted County health officials are nervously watching local COVID activity as it mirrors increases reported in other parts of the state.

A “scary” incident reported in Stewartville has led to criminal charges against a Rochester man.

A huge bonding/borrowing bill that would fund hundreds of new and rehabilitation construction-related jobs around the state has been approved by the Minnesota House.

There was a two-hour police standoff in rural Rochester Tuesday involving an armed man who indicated he wanted to die in a “suicide by cop.”

Some pretty high numbers were included in the state’s daily report on COVID-19 activity in Minnesota that was released Saturday.

Olmsted County health officials are reporting a drop in the number of positive COVID-19 cases during the past week but they remain at a high level.

A second round of economic hardship grants for small Olmsted County businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic begins Thursday.

Due to an unprecedented level of interest in absentee voting caused by the pandemic, Olmsted County elections officials are addressing concerns some voters may have about the process.

Olmsted County is moving ahead with plans to demolish one Rochester landmark - but is emphasizing its intent to save another.

Health officials are expressing concern with rising numbers of positive COVID-19 cases and growing transmission in parts of the state, including Rochester.