Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
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🏘️ Community
The Rochester salsa community hosts free classes at the historic Chateau Theatre every other Sunday to foster community bonds through dance.
🚨 Crime
A Rochester drug sting operation has led to charges against two individuals, with an arrest warrant issued for one suspect who is currently of unknown whereabouts.
A vandalism incident damaged Spectrum's fiber cables, causing a service outage for residents and businesses in Rochester.
Rochester police are investigating an early-morning shooting in the 6100 block of Branch Avenue Northwest, where shell casings were found but no injuries reported.
🎓 Education
Ten Southeast Minnesota educators have been nominated for the 2024-2025 Outstanding Educator Award by STEM Forward for their commitment to enhancing STEM education.
🏥 Health
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed the first avian flu outbreak of the year in a backyard flock in Olmsted County, leading to a quarantine.
🎉 Rochester Events
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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.
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.
MoonCats Live at Thesis Beer Project
MoonCats will be performing live at Thesis Beer Project in Rochester, MN.
Let's Speak German!
A conversational event for German speakers of all skill levels, held in the Define conference room at One Discovery Square.
Rochester Area Outdoor Enthusiasts Interest Night
Outdoor enthusiasts interested in joining RGS & AWS can meet and socialize with fellow upland hunters at Forager Brewery and Cafe.
Thomas Sticha Live at Forager Brewery
Thomas Sticha will perform live music at Forager Brewery and Cafe in Rochester.
It’s Snow Crazy 2025: A Family-Friendly Snow Games Festival
Experience an afternoon filled with various snow-related games and activities, including Ice Bowling, Snowball Toss, and maple snow candy making at Quarry Hill Park.
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