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Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - New allegations involving plagiarism have prompted a petition calling for the resignation of Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Michael Munoz.
A news release says over 300 people, mostly students or graduates of the Rochester Public Schools, have signed the petition. David Jiang, a 2015 graduate of Century High School, indicated he launched the petition in response to recent reports involving allegations that Munoz plagiarized portions of speeches, letters, and social media posts.
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Munoz was previously disciplined by the Rochester School Board after it came to light that a letter sent to school district staff thanking them for their efforts during the pandemic included the unattributed writings of another educator. He was penalized through a five-day suspension without pay. The Rochester School Board is expected to discuss the newly disclosed allegations against the sup
Rochester Area Jobless Rate Rises For the First Time in 7 Months
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Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Seasonal factors likely contributed to a rise in unemployment in Rochester and throughout the region last month but the COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants, and a number of other businesses also likely had a role.
The unemployment rate for Olmsted County rose four-tenths of a point from November to 3.8 percent. It marked the first time the jobless rate for the Rochester area has gone up since it peaked at 9.8 percent last May. A year ago, the unemployment rate for December in Olmsted County was just 2.6 percent.
Stay in Beautifully Renovated Barn-Turned-Home in Minnesota
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This barn-turned-home is beautiful! The host writes on the Airbnb listing, All the amenities of an efficient modern home with the charming details of a century-old timber barn. The outside still looks like a barn, parts of the inside are reminiscent of its barn past, but it s very updated.
This barn home is in Aurora, MN, about an hour north of Duluth. There are so many amenities available at this Airbnb, there s no way you ll be bored no matter what time of year you visit.
Mantorville Woman Hurt in Rochester Hit and Run; Driver Arrested
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Rochester, MN (KROC AM) - A woman was hit by a car while walking near the Mayo Civic Center Tuesday and the driver fled the scene but thanks to witnesses, he was located and arrested.
And he may also be facing a rare criminal charge.
Rochester Police Capt. Casey Moilanen says the 58-year-old Mantorville woman was in a crosswalk on E. Center St when she was struck around 2 pm. The impact caused one of her boots to fly off. The woman was taken to the hospital to be checked out.