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Dayton signs tax bill, makes DMC a reality

Gov. Mark Dayton signed the tax bill Thursday afternoon, finally making Destination Medical Center a reality. More>>

Gov. Dayton stops in Rochester for DMC Video included

Gov. Mark Dayton tours the state and lands in Rochester to celebrate the passing of the Destination Medical Center plan. More>>

Part of Minn. park where slide killed 2 closed

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman says an area of a park where two children were killed in a gravel slide is now indefinitely closed. More>>

Former Stewartville teacher convicted of criminal sexual conduct back in custody

A former Stewartville teacher convicted of criminal sexual conduct in 2008 is back in custody, after allegations from another child have come forward. More>>

Stolen tire rims lead to drug charges for local man

It started with a search to recover stolen tire rims, but ended with one man being arrested for possession of methamphetamine. More>>

Dayton vetoes projects from Minn. Legacy bill

Gov. Mark Dayton has line-item vetoed to strike two provisions from a bill that distributes sales-tax money by way of state grants for the outdoors, parks and trails and arts and cultural programs. More>>

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts. More>>

Railroad safety crackdown staged in Winona Video included

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Over $70,000 raised in 'Time To Care' campaign Video included

It's been three days since deadly twisters ravaged the state of Oklahoma.  Wednesday was the time for us to do our part for those that were affected by these life altering twisters, and thanks to you, our FOX 47 Time To Care campaign raised $72,728 for disaster relief! More>>

Researchers discover unregulated chemicals in lakes

ROCHESTER, Minn. (Fox 47) -- Many people don't think too much about using synthetic products to enhance their everyday lives. More>>

Thieves likely targeting copper, steal fiber optic cable

Thieves caused more than $100,000 dollars worth of damage to materials at a cell phone tower in southeastern Minnesota recently. More>>

Kellogg Middle School email addresses cross-dressing policy Video included

An email sent out by Kellogg Middle School to parents is sparking some controversy. Some parents are concerned about the school's policy regarding cross-dressing. More>>

1 child killed, 2 rescued after gravel slide at St. Paul park

Authorities say one person is dead after at least three children fell into a 30-foot gully at Lilydale Park in St. Paul on Wednesday afternoon. First responders were initially digging More>>

Authorities searching for suspect in assault in Rockwell

The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted in an assault. More>>

UPDATE: Train cars leaking ethanol near Charles City removed Video included

Canadian Pacific has removed two cars from a derailed train that leaked ethanol near Charles City. More>>

Thousands raised in 'Time To Care' campaign Video included

It's been three days since deadly twisters ravaged the state of Oklahoma. Now it's time for us to do our part for those that were affected by these life altering twisters. More>>

Iowa man found guilty of strangling girlfriend

A Mason City man has been convicted of first-degree murder for the July 2012 strangulation death of his girlfriend. More>>

Toddler stabbed in Rochester last year has died

The young boy critically injured in a stabbing attack in Rochester last year has died at a hospital in Nebraska. More>>

Floods waters rise in Jellystone Park Video included

Rose creek runs right through the campground.  Jellystone staff was aware of the potential flooding situation as they were giving regular updates to the people on their grounds. More>>

Tom Brokaw offers advice to Mayo Medical School graduates Video included

Mayo Medical and Graduate School students earned their diplomas Saturday after years of hard work, and they also received words of wisdom from a Mayo Clinic trustee; former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw. More>>

Damage, flooding reported across the region thanks to Sunday's storms Video included

Damage is reported all across our area Monday morning, following Sunday's powerful storms. But the biggest problems are being caused by all that heavy rain. More>>

Man pulls gun at fight in SE Rochester

A Rochester man is facing charges after pulling what appeared to be a handgun on a crowd. More>>

Bamber Elementary School holds fun run

It was too wet for a run outdoors this morning, but the students of Bamber Elementary were able to let off some energy indoors as they celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Mr. Olson Morning Run. More>>

Kellogg Middle School celebrates 50 years Video included

Fifty years ago-- in 1963-- the average price for a gallon of gas was 30-cents. John F. Kennedy was in the White House. And Kellogg Middle School was a brand-new junior high school in Rochester. More>>

MN House defeats construction projects bill Video included

The Minnesota House has defeated an $800 million construction projects bill-- a bill that included funding for Mayo Civic Center here in Rochester-- because the bill failed to get a super-majority needed to win approval. More>>

Minn. Senate backs U of M, MNSCU tuition freezes

The Minnesota Senate has voted to freeze tuition rates at the state's public colleges and universities for the next two years. More>>

Some upset over the cigarette tax say it's unfair Video included

A new proposal that would increase the tax on cigarettes has some smokers fuming. The money would be used to pay for the new Vikings stadium. More>>

Tax Conference Committee finalizing bill, includes DMC Video included

Legislators warn that nothing is a certainty at the state Capitol until everything is signed, and that is proving to be the case this year. Thursday night, key legislators came to an agreement on the tax bill that includes Destination Medical Center. More>>

Meetings on ZIP Rail planned

Perhaps it's sheer coincidence, but the morning after the deal was made to fund Destination Medical Center, MnDOT launched planning meetings for a study of a ZIP Rail line between Rochester and the Twin Cities. More>>

Gas prices on the rise

Thanks to two refineries going down in Illinois, gas prices across much of the Midwest are skyrocketing. Minnesota has the second highest gas prices in the nation. Earlier More>>

Fox 47 Mom and Me Photo Contest Winner!

he entries are in-- all 125 of them, that is-- and we're ready to announce a winner in the 2013 Fox 47 Mom and Me Photo Contest on tonight's Fox 47 News at 9! More>>

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