Good morning, Rochester.

The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office concluded Uong Ong, found deceased in a burned car in Byron, succumbed to suicide via smoke inhalation and thermal injury.

A Rochester daycare, KinderCare Child Care Center, was cleared of misconduct after a former employee allegedly assaulted a coworker's toddler with a pizza cutter, resulting in the child requiring surgery.

A Rochester man, Mahamed Adan Abikar, faces charges for assaulting a police officer with a broken cane and spitting at another during an arrest in a parking ramp.

Minnesota's end-of-year DWI crackdown results in 2,079 arrests, with significant contributions from local and state law enforcement agencies, highlighting the effort to ensure road safety.

Rochester Public Schools received approximately $49,000 from the Minnesota Department of Education to enhance computer science education, planning to expand offerings to younger students and train more teachers.

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.

Rochester Area Builders Home Show 2025

The Rochester Area Builders Home Show will feature a range of exhibitors showcasing products and services related to home construction, remodeling, and decor.

Fairy Garden Workshop

This workshop invites participants to create their own miniature fairy gardens using a variety of containers and design elements, suitable for both adults and children with adult supervision.