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Rochester
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sun Country Airlines, a Minnesota airline, announced on Sunday it will merge with Allegiant to expand leisure routes to destinations including Mexico, Central America, Canada and the Caribbean — flight schedules and existing reservations remain unchanged. KTTC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State data from November showed that Rochester added nearly 7,850 jobs at a 6.1% annual rate, topping other regions in Minnesota; statewide, about 40,700 jobs were added and the labor force grew by 8,500. KROC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mayo Clinic's Department of Radiation Oncology launched the PSA Control Tower today to improve follow-up care for prostate cancer by monitoring PSA trends and clinical data (helping doctors act on abnormal readings faster). 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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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.
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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.
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