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Here are the school closings, late starts, and other cancellations across the Rochester and Southern Minnesota area for Tuesday, March 17th, 2026.

Hate shoveling twice after a snowstorm? This simple driveway trick can help reduce the heavy pile left behind by plows and save your back this winter.

Court documents indicate the shooting was linked to an ongoing dispute between Meyers and the victim involving the father of the victim's child.

They shared a surveillance photo and offered a $2,000 reward.

No birds were lost in a turkey barn fire in Meeker County Sunday morning.

A Rochester credit union branch that’s been closed for more than two years is officially back open. During demolition, the structure ended up serving an unexpected purpose.

Over a foot of snow had already fallen on Lake City when the fire was reported Sunday morning.

Blizzard cleanup means shovels and snowblowers, but homeowners should also check their furnace exhaust pipes. Snow buildup can block vents and lead to dangerous carbon monoxide issues.

Rochester police made the bust on Saturday evening after responding to a report regarding suspicious activity, the court document says.

MnDOT indicates the major roads in the Rochester area are completely covered with ice and compacted snow.