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Saturday, October 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester, MN, concludes its test of autonomous driverless shuttles without current plans for their return, after over 2,000 residents participated in the program. KROC
- ➤ Mayor Kim Norton is engaging the Rochester community to contribute ideas for the city's Vision 2050 plan, focusing on improvements like housing, transportation, and cultural centers. KIMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rochester police have apprehended Abdulkadir Mohamed, the suspect in the theft of a shuttle van on October 11, following a vehicle chase and foot pursuit. KROC-AM
- ➤ A Rochester teenager was sentenced to five years in prison for shooting a woman in the eye during a dispute at a Halloween party, resulting in her losing vision in that eye. KROC-AM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 70% of Minnesota, including the Rochester area, is now facing moderate to severe drought conditions. KROC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early in-person and absentee voting for the 2024 election has started in Rochester, MN, with various local seats and a significant school funding referendum on the ballot. KROC-AM
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