Rochester

Rock County man arrested after online sting
May 03, 2026
A Rock County man was taken into custody April 30 following an online police sting originating in Rochester. According to court documents, 48-year-old Jared Leroy Peterson of Steen faces felony charges after his alleged participation in an online conversation with undercover officers posing as a 14-year-old girl. Reports state that Rochester law enforcement conducted a “proactive operation” on…
Gary Stamman
June 19, 2024
Gary Clinton Stamman, 86, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family members at his side on Saturday, April 6. Gary was born Aug. 15, 1937, on a farm just outside of Hardwick, Minnesota, to Clinton and Vione Stamman. Gary attended Luverne High School where he excelled in football, baseball and fastpitch softball. He met his beloved wife Marion at a dance at the Arkota Ballroom…