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Rochester police say burglars targeting Asian victims
The Rochester Police Department said in a statement Wednesday that the burglars targeted five homes, mainly in the northwestern part of the city, between Nov. 13 and Dec. 3. All of the victims are of Asian descent.
From Paris to Rochester: Israeli swimming Olympian Murez will start her residency at Mayo Clinic
Selected to carry the Israeli flag to help open the Paris Games, Andi Murez wrapped up her third Olympics and will head almost straight for Minnesota to begin her next major project: She's starting her residency program in psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic.
Punishing people for sleeping and camping in public spaces 
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that gives local governments the right to criminally punish people for sleeping and camping in public spaces.
Like it’s 1865: The Rochester Roosters are bringing back vintage ‘base ball’
If you happen to drive past the Olmsted County History Center in Rochester this summer, keep your eyes peeled for rogue baseballs. The Rochester Roosters, a vintage “base ball” team, just started its 27th season playing there.
Rochester Public Schools move to formalize procedure for helping transgender kids
Around the state, school districts have or are in the process of developing guidelines aimed at helping transgender and gender-nonconforming kids navigate school. One such district is Rochester, where new guidance issued last fall has led to contentious school board meetings.