Emma Esteb

5 days ago | kimt.com | Emma Esteb

ROCHESTER, Minn. - If you’re looking for a place to putt-putt, you’re in luck. Blue Lagoon Mini Golf in Rochester is officially open for the season. The 18 hole course just opened in October. The owner Missy Emerich says the course was only able to be open for about 3 and a half weeks this fall. But, even in its short soft launch, she says the community has shown an outpour of support as they head into the spring and summertime.

5 days ago | kimt.com | Emma Esteb

ROCHESTER, Minn. - It's an annual procession here in Rochester. The Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Church invited the public to take part in the 'Way of the Cross' in honor of Good Friday' Dozens of people participated in the walk that actually takes place through the streets of downtown Rochester. People started at the Government Center listening to scripture, poetry, and songs.

6 days ago | kimt.com | Emma Esteb

ROCHESTER, Minn. - The city of Rochester is annexing the land for its new regional sports complex. An action that is the first step towards development. Annexation is the process of changing the city boundaries to include a parcel of land that is not currently within it. The 160 acre lot sits within Rochester Township, which is different from the city.  The main reasoning for this process is to make sure the location will have access to city services like water, sewer, and electricity.

6 days ago | kimt.com | Emma Esteb

ZUMBROTA, Minn. - The city of Zumbrota is honoring Gary Schroeder Jr., a longtime police officer and a member of the fire department. He struggled with PTSD and medically retired at the end of 2020. On April 17, 2023, he took his own life. On the same date two years later, a groundbreaking ceremony was held, celebrating the beginning of the new memorial in Schroeder’s honor. More than $52,000 was raised going towards the Gary Schroeder Jr. PTSD/ Suicide Awareness Memorial.

1 week ago | kimt.com | Emma Esteb

ROCHESTER, Minn. - It was an exciting day at Hoover Elementary as one of their own staff members was honored with the Boy Scouts of America's Fretwell Award. Denny Paulson, or as the kids call him, Mr. Denny is the school’s lead engineer and  has worked at Hoover Elementary since 2016 and has been working within the district for 20 years.