Rising Number of Minnesota Drivers Caught Texting and Driving Rising Number of Minnesota Drivers Caught Texting and Driving Minnesota authorities issued more citations for distracted driving in 2017Associated PressAssociated Press
Minnesota Drug Seizures on the RiseMinnesota Drug Seizures on the RiseMinnesota authorities saw notable increases in the amount of meth, prescription pills, heroin and marijuana they took off the street last year.Associated PressAssociated Press
State Graduation Rate Hits Record High - Rochester Rate is HigherState Graduation Rate Hits Record High - Rochester Rate is HigherThe Rochester School District graduation rate last year was almost 86-percent, which remained above the state rate which hit a record high.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Adverse Events Blamed for 3 Deaths at Mayo Hospitals in RochesterAdverse Events Blamed for 3 Deaths at Mayo Hospitals in RochesterThe Minnesota Health Department's annual report on so-called Adverse Events shows the two Mayo Clinic hospitals in Rochester reported a total of 39 incidents between October 2016 and last October.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Mayo Clinic Net Income Rose Nearly 50% in 2017Mayo Clinic Net Income Rose Nearly 50% in 2017The Mayo Clinic saw its net operating income rise $232 million last year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Fire Death Toll Highest in 15 YearsMinnesota Fire Death Toll Highest in 15 YearsWhile the numbers are still well below those seen a few decades ago, last year was a bad one for fire deaths in Minnesota. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Unemployment Trending Lower Despite Seasonal UptickRochester Unemployment Trending Lower Despite Seasonal UptickSeasonal factors helped push the unemployment rate higher in the Rochester area during the final month of last year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
2017 Was Record Year for Construction in Rochester2017 Was Record Year for Construction in RochesterThe DMC initiative helped pushed construction in Rochester to a record high last year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Salvation Army Exceeds Fundraising GoalRochester Salvation Army Exceeds Fundraising GoalThe Rochester Salvation’s budget for providing services in the community got a nice boost from the most recent Red Kettle fundraiser. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Area Results From DUI CrackdownA recent crackdown on drunk and impaired drivers resulted in dozens of arrests in the Rochester area. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Another Prediction of Economic Growth in MinnesotaAnother Prediction of Economic Growth in MinnesotaBusiness supply managers remain optimistic about Minnesota’s economy.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Plea Agreement in Case Connected to Fatal Bus CrashPlea Agreement in Case Connected to Fatal Bus CrashThe drunk driver who smashed into the side of a Metro-Transit Bus has pleaded guilty.Learfield News ServiceLearfield News Service
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Minnesota's Unemployment Rate Continues DroppingMinnesota's Unemployment Rate Continues DroppingMinnesota’s unemployment rate last month was down almost a full percentage point from a year ago at 3.1-percent.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell