Good morning, Rochester.

Mayo Clinic welcomed its first baby of 2026 when Xaden Lee Heeder was born at 11:11 a.m. on New Year's Day; his parents, Liz Raimann and Xavier Heeder, said they appreciated the dedicated care by the medical staff (doctors, nurses, and midwives).

From Jan. 2 to Jan. 30, the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program in Rochester offers donors a chance to win a new snowblower when they donate blood or platelets and fill out a giveaway slip (all donors also receive a bonus car bumper magnet).

Same-day appointments are available by calling 507-284-4475.

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.

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.

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.