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Sam Covone

Reporter · US

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Sam Covone

    City of Rochester admits to some missteps in Link BRT Project (opens the original)

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    ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester is working to support just under 100 businesses who have been affected by Link Bus Rapid Transit construction, which the city is calling the largest infrastructure project in its history. Multiple businesses along 2nd Street have closed in the past year, citing the construction as the reason. City officials acknowledged that some support was not provided in the most timely manner. "There has been a lot of learning, including that some of the ways in which support w

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Sam Covone

    Google holding virtual webinar regarding data center project in Pine Island (opens the original)

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    Google and its several partner organizations are hosting a webinar to discuss a proposed data center project in Pine Island. The online event is set for Tuesday, September 29th at 7 p.m. RAEDI, Ryan Companies, Google, Xcel Energy and Kimley-Horn will present details about the project. The webinar will cover site and construction plans, energy and water considerations and potential impacts on the local community. The project team will answer questions during the session. If you are interested in

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Sam Covone

    Law enforcement says social media is influencing juvenile crimes (opens the original)

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    MINNESOTA AND IOWA - Law enforcement officials across Southeastern Minnesota and North Iowa say social media is driving a surge in juvenile crime during summer months when kids are out of school. Law enforcement officials say trends spread rapidly online, influencing young people to commit crimes within days of seeing them on social media. Rochester police saw this with the Kia Challenge, where teens used simple tools like USB cables or screwdrivers to steal specific vehicles. "The influence of

  4. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Sam Covone

    Disaster Declaration: why one storm could get aid when the other did not (opens the original)

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    ROCHESTER, Minn. — A state of local emergency has been declared for the severe storms that hit the Rochester area earlier this month, which could unlock funding for the region, but residents in Marion Township who experienced a tornado back in April are wondering why this storm could receive funding that theirs did not. The September storms caused widespread damage to power lines, utility poles and public property across Rochester. This damage to public infrastructure could qualify the area fo

  5. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Sam Covone

    Changes in law enforcement and public safety 25 years after 9/11 (opens the original)

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    MINNESOTA - First responders in Albert Lea and Rochester are reflecting in the 25 years since the September 11th attacks. They say communication technology and emergency training have transformed dramatically Technology advances every day, but the rise in communication and response training really sped up around 2005. By 2010, emergency management systems were fully established for agencies to use more effectively. The biggest change has been obviously with technology, but along with the commun

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