Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sophia Chai, a local artist, was honored by Destination Medical Center and Rochester for her unique light installation in Discovery Walk, enhancing the city's aesthetic and providing solace to visitors. KTTC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ In Rochester, MN, a man named Brian Cain remains critically injured after his SUV collided with an apartment building due to a medical issue, sparking a GoFundMe for his long-term care. KROC-AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement is investigating a shooting reported near the Homestead Village Apartments in southeast Rochester, with a suspect seen fleeing towards Highway 14. KROC-AM
- ➤ Nautica Delshaun Cox pleaded guilty to charges related to a 2021 fatal shooting in Rochester that occurred after a dice game dispute, marking the second conviction in the case. KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rochester City Council greenlit a preliminary property tax levy hike of 9.96%, translating to a 4.13% increase for the median value home, with a final decision set for a December 2 public hearing. KIMT
- ➤ The League of Women Voters Rochester is orchestrating a series of candidate forums from September 10th for voters to query city and county electoral candidates on their stance on various issues. KIMT
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