Viking Industrial Painting workers paint the outline of corn kernels on the ear-of-corn water tower on Friday, July 16, 2021, in Rochester. The tower is set to complete by July 31, 2021.

ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Rochester’s iconic ear-of-corn water tower was celebrated on Sept. 25 after it was recently restored to look new again. “For many of us in Olmsted County, ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- A semi-truck traveling through southern Minnesota Thursday morning spilled a load of "corn-based product" after it overturned on Highway 52, police report.

Le SUEUR, Minn. — On the far side of the state's newest renewable power plant lies the heart of a nearly $45 million operation designed to produce an abundant supply of energy.

While the sticky, hot temperatures may not be comfortable for humans, for crops, it can be a benefit from above.

ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A truck tipped over on a ramp near Rochester, spilling corn all over the highway during the morning commute on Wednesday. The Minnesota Department of Transportation ...

A corn truck overturned on Wednesday, spilling corn across multiple southbound lanes in Rochester, causing traffic delays. Minnesota Department of Transportation provided an update at 7:15 a.m ...

Two from Minnesota are currently in the top five, with Rochester’s ear of corn tank in the top spot and Moorhead’s mural tank in third place. Voting wraps up Friday night; the winner will be ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Pulling an ear from a field of corn near the Rochester airport, Joel Johanningmeier, advanced yield specialist for Ag Partners in Stewartville, said it's not too early to ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nitrates in water is still the hottest issue facing southeast Minnesota's agricultural industry. Aune Hall on the Olmsted County fairgrounds reached capacity March 13, with ...

Rochesterfest 2025 runs June 21–28 at Soldier’s Field. Discover new events, live music, family fun, and 20+ food vendors.

Jul. 20—What is it about this "corn cob?" We are so enamored with it, but why do we care? What is it about this tall, cartoonish water tower that grips our collective conscious? Or unconscious?