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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester and the Mayo Civic Center collaborate on a free New Year's Eve event featuring family activities, music, and a cornhole tournament, aiming to celebrate 2024. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rochester man is wanted for allegedly soliciting sex from a minor and possessing and distributing child pornography, initiated by a cyber tip to the police. KROC-AM
- ➤ A man in Chatfield, MN was charged with a gross misdemeanor for targeting a Mayo One helicopter with a laser, an action described by the crew as aggressive. KROC-AM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester, Minnesota receives $80 million from the State for wastewater treatment plant improvements to meet new phosphorus limits, part of over $265 million allocated to 27 projects. KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester introduces updated parking ordinance with mixed adjustments in rates and simplifies time limits to enhance user experience and ensure the program's financial stability. KIMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC reports an increase in bird flu cases affecting not only birds but also pets, with raw food consumption posing the biggest risk to pet health. KTTC
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Disco Fever January Dance at 125 LIVE
The event features a night of dancing with an East Coast Swing lesson included, along with various dance styles available for attendees of all ages.
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Castle Con: A Tabletop Gaming Extravaganza
Castle Con is a weekend-long event in Rochester offering a wide variety of tabletop games, tournaments, and family-friendly activities for gamers of all levels.
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WIT Soirée: A French Culinary Evening at the Library
Experience an evening of French-themed cuisine, beverages, and motivational speakers while supporting the Rochester Public Library.
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MoonCats Live at Thesis Beer Project
MoonCats will be performing live at Thesis Beer Project in Rochester, MN.
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