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Rochester
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rochester’s last GameStop on Marketplace Dr NW will temporarily close on Jan. 15 after its landlord declined to renew the lease; owners plan to reopen in about a month once they secure a new building. KIMT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Houston, Fillmore, and Winona Counties may visit the International Owl Center for free on Saturday, Jan. 10 and Sunday, Jan. 11. The center in Houston offers live ambassador owls and one-hour programs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (college students are welcome). KTTC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Public Schools will review an $8.3 million budget cut for fiscal 2027 at a school board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Extra revenue from an unexpected boost of 500 students produced $4.1 million, plus new spending of $900K, lowering previously predicted cuts by over $5 million. KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open today for the City of Rochester’s Building Blocks Party Trailer that supplies equipment for free block parties—residents can reserve it from April 1 to October 31 with delivery on Friday and pickup the next Monday. KIMT
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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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