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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterMINNEAPOLIS — A Rochester man is facing federal charges for his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking scheme. Juan Martin Elvira, Jr., 36, of Rochester, is accused of having ties to a drug trafficking organization affiliated with the Sureños, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Minnesota. Elvira was one of five people charged in Minnesota. Elvira was charged with one count of conspiracy to distri…See the Story
Rochester man accused of being affiliated with drug trafficking organization, facing federal charges
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department has announced the 2025 dates and locations of Safe City Nights, a series of community engagement events across the City of Rochester where all are welcome. This summer’s Safe City Nights will include four gatherings. Each event will include free food and activities with police officers, firefighters and other public safety and city partners. Dates & locations
June 10, 6-8 p.m. at Gibbs Elementary (55…See the Story
Rochester Police Department announces Safe City Nights dates and locations
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — Minnesotans 18 and older will need a REAL ID, Enhanced ID, or another federally-approved form of identification to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities starting on May 7. Standard Minnesota driver’s licenses and ID cards will no longer be accepted for flights and in some federal buildings. Olmsted County residents can apply for a REAL ID or an Enhanced ID at the Olmsted County Government Center. The key differen…See the Story
Where can I get a Real ID in Rochester?
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterROCHESTER — Sometimes you need to make a withdrawal before you can make a deposit. First Alliance Credit Union is almost done demolishing its former branch office at 320 Alliance Place NE with the goal of building a new branch nearby on the same site. The branch being demolished was built in 1996. First Alliance closed it in 2023. “In 2023, we started remodeling the building to give it a much-needed facelift. It turned out the building was built…See the Story
First Alliance Credit Union is clearing away an old branch to make way for a new one
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterDear Answer Man: From time to time I hear about the very unusual parking lot striping job that was done at 125 Live. I have seen this myself, and maybe you have also. The stalls appear to be about 6 inches less wide than normal stalls. I'm sure they did this to try to increase number of vehicles that can park in the lots. But what they really accomplished was an easy way to get vehicles scratched up when people get in and out of their cars, truc…See the Story
Tight squeezes? Door dings? What's happening at 125 Live
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