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Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Catholic Schools announced Jennifer Teske as Director of Institutional Advancement. She will lead fundraising and donor engagement to support Catholic education within the district + her 20 years of nonprofit experience include roles at the Boys and Girls Club and United Way. KIMT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Candlelight hikes will light up local parks this winter. The event kicks off Jan. 16 at Quarry Hill Nature Center in Rochester and continues at Nerstrand, Frontenac, and Preston through Feb. 14, with free treats and rentals at some sites (state park passes required where applicable). KROC-AM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lake City native Taylor Heise has been named a member of the Olympic U.S. Women’s Hockey Team; the Minnesota Frost forward will compete when team USA faces Czechia on Feb. 5 at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena (northern Italy). KTTC
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Castle Con
12 PM - 6 PM — Historic Chateau Theatre — Check event page for details — Immerse yourself in a weekend-long tabletop gaming extravaganza with tournaments and family-friendly fun.
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The Lewy Convergence: Clinical Wisdom and Historical Reflection
11:30 a.m. — Leighton Auditorium — $25 Registration — A landmark CME event honoring Dr. Friedrich Lewy's legacy while advancing knowledge on Lewy Body Dementia care.
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Monster X Tour
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Tickets starting at $20.50 — Experience thrilling monster truck action and freestyle motocross in an adrenaline-pumping event.
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