Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Minnesota nonprofits, including United Way of Olmsted County and the Rochester Salvation Army, are facing increased demand for services amidst rising operational costs due to inflation. KTTC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A civilian was treated onsite after the Rochester Fire Department extinguished a kitchen fire, with assistance from various local services. KIMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man in Rochester, MN, is charged with raping a teenage girl at a park, following a child protection investigation linked to a sexually explicit photo. KROC-AM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester's new parking rates impact Mezza 9 restaurant's employees and customers by increasing costs for those parking over 4.5 hours, even as they aim to enhance the downtown experience. KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester plans to reconstruct 18th Avenue SW with improvements for future community needs, holding an open house for public input on January 15. KIMT
SHOP NEWS
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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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Let's Speak German!
A conversational event for German speakers of all skill levels, held in the Define conference room at One Discovery Square.
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