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Rochester
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester city officials are considering a medium improvement plan for the century-old Chateau Theatre (in Peace Plaza) as they develop an operational and funding strategy to keep the venue financially sustainable. Any facility upgrades will begin next year. KTTC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hy-Vee pharmacist Heather Kaster says hundreds come weekly to the Crossroads Avenue store for a flu shot as winter continues — a sign that many residents are taking steps to stay healthy. The Health Department notes flu hospitalizations remain high in Southeast Minnesota, urging people to follow health advice. KTTC
- ➤ Olmsted County will hold a listening session on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 125 Elton Hills Drive NW (River Room AD) to explain its international clubhouse mental health program and gather community input, with a free lunch provided. 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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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
7:00 p.m. (Thu, Fri, Sat), 2:00 p.m. (Sun) — Rochester Civic Theatre — Ticket prices varied — A low-born man's chase for love and an earldom takes a comedic and murderous twist.
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Junior Gold Qualifier at Colonial Lanes
Multiple time slots available — Colonial Lanes — Participation fee required — Compete in a thrilling Junior Gold qualifier with exciting scholarship opportunities.
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