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Mentors, past players turning Chatfield pitcher into one of the state's best

23 hours ago | postbulletin.com | Alex Vanden Houten |Alex Vandenhouten

CHATFIELD, Minn. — It was the game's third batter, and many thought that would be it for Rylee Urban's afternoon. The Chatfield High School sophomore pitcher had just absorbed a bullet of a line drive from Stewartville standout Sydney Klar right in the stomach. Chatfield coach Brent Berge was preparing for the worst. "I come running out of the dugout," Berge said. "By the time I get out there, I'm trying to stay calm.
Rochester Police Department says it will continue sharing the cost of schools resource officers

2 days ago | postbulletin.com | Jordan Shearer

ROCHESTER — Although the cost of maintaining school resource officers is set to increase by more than 20%, the Rochester Police Department has told school leaders that the city will continue to split the expense with the district, as it has so far. The Rochester School Board discussed the topic Tuesday, April 22 with representatives of the police department as the two entities prepare to renew their agreement.
Dover-Eyota Public Schools modifies superintendent's contract in face of budget concerns

3 days ago | postbulletin.com | Jordan Shearer

EYOTA, Minn. — In response to pressure on the district’s budget, Dover-Eyota Public Public Schools Superintendent Jeremy Frie has agreed to amend his recently renewed employment contract, foregoing the option for health insurance. The district's school board approved the decision Monday through a memorandum of understanding.
Perry Gene Weeks

3 days ago | postbulletin.com | Jeff Kiger |Jordan Shearer |Brian Todd |Rebecca Mitchell

Jul. 09, 1940 - Apr. 18, 2025 ROCHESTER, Minn. - Perry Gene Weeks, 84, Mantorville, Minn. died Friday, Apr. 18, in Seasons Hospice. An evening of friendship will be held on Friday, May 9th, 2025 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel in Zumbrota from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at Lands Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with a visitation one hour prior. Arrangements by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel in Zumbrota.
Raymond "Terry" Molde

3 days ago | postbulletin.com | Jeff Kiger |Jordan Shearer |Brian Todd |Rebecca Mitchell

Raymond Terry Molde, age 77, of Menomonie passed away peacefully with complications of pneumonia with family by his side on Wednesday March 5, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Barron. Terry was born on December 6, 1947 in Rochester, MN to Raymond and Doris (Nereson) Molde. After graduation from Dover-Eyota High School, he started work in drywall construction. Terry and his brother, Monte “Tego” moved to Menomonie, WI where Terry started his own drywall business, Molde Drywall.
Rochester to host future NHL stars as pre-tournament site for World Junior Championship

3 days ago | postbulletin.com | Jason Feldman

ROCHESTER — Minnesota is preparing to host the world, and Rochester will play a big part in it. Some of the best Under-20 men’s hockey players in the world will call Rochester home for nearly two weeks in December. Officials from Minnesota Sports and Events, Experience Rochester, the Rochester Recreation Center, the Mayo Civic Center and Rochester MN Sports, as well as other community leaders, made the announcement on Monday morning at a press conference on the upper level of the Civic Center.
Theodore "Ted" F. Dunnington

3 days ago | postbulletin.com | Jordan Shearer |Brian Todd |Rebecca Mitchell |Lee Hilgendorf

Theodore F, “Ted” Dunnington – RochesterTheodore Fletcher Dunnington, 90, of Rochester, MN died Friday morning, April 18, 2025, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. Ted was born on October 31, 1934 in Duluth, MN to Lewis and Helen Dunnington. In 1939, his family moved to Iowa City, Iowa where his father became pastor of the First Methodist Church. Ted graduated from Iowa City High in 1952 and went on to get his Masters Degree in Engineering at the University of Iowa in 1958.
The cost of school resource officers is expected to increase nearly 24% for Rochester Public Schools

3 days ago | postbulletin.com | Jordan Shearer

ROCHESTER — The cost of school resource officers could increase nearly 24% for Rochester Public Schools as it revisits its agreement with the city’s police department. According to the existing contract between the two entities, the district pays the department $35,193 a month “for all SRO services,” amounting to $422,326 a year.
Mayo softball standout has made the switch to slap hitting look effortless

4 days ago | postbulletin.com | Alex Vanden Houten |Alex Vandenhouten

ROCHESTER — As just an eighth-grader, Chelsea Putzier more than held her own for the Mayo varsity softball team. She hit approximately .270 against pitching in the Big Nine Conference that was as stout as ever that year. It included Winona pitchers Makayla Steffes and Ava Hamsund, Century's Morgan Erickson, Mankato East's Kylinn Stangl and Red Wing's Bri Tix — all of whom are playing college softball or committed to play college softball.
Seasonable spring weather, with sunshine and a few showers this week

4 days ago | postbulletin.com | Charles Pekar

Spring weather continues for the final full week in April around southeast Minnesota. A few sprinkles may linger early this morning, but for most of the day we have winds out of the northwest keeping highs in the low 50s. A few showers will be possible for Tuesday, but mostly we are tracking a gradual warm-up into the 60s for southeast Minnesota. Wednesday looks even warmer, with highs getting up near 70°.