Good morning, Rochester.

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.

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.

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).

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.