Good morning, Rochester.

Olmsted County provided funds that enable Catholic Charities to keep its extension shelter open through May, adding space for over 80 people by renting from the Salvation Army.

County officials unanimously approved the funding+ ensuring a safe indoor refuge for those in need.

Five educators from southeast Minnesota have been nominated for the Outstanding Educator Award that honors excellence in STEM—four will be recognized at the 34th Annual STEM Forward Gathering on Feb.

18 at The Workshop in Rochester, and the winner will showcase their achievements.

Mayo Clinic today launched the My Plan feature on its diet app to offer personalized meal options that match health needs, allergies and schedules (with users averaging a 12-pound loss in 12 weeks), according to lead dietician Tara Schmidt.

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.

Social Ice Festival 2026

4-10 p.m. — Peace Plaza — Free entry — Experience a vibrant winter oasis with themed bars, ice sculptures, and live DJ entertainment.

The Sound Of Fate

7:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience Tchaikovsky's epic showdown with fate through his Symphony No. 5 and Rossini's spirited Overture to Semiramide.