Daily
Rochester
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KIMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KTTC
- ➤ 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. KROC
- ➤ 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. KROC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. KIMT
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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.
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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.
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MoonCats Live at Thesis Beer Project
MoonCats will be performing live at Thesis Beer Project in Rochester, MN.
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Let's Speak German!
A conversational event for German speakers of all skill levels, held in the Define conference room at One Discovery Square.
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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.
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Thomas Sticha Live at Forager Brewery
Thomas Sticha will perform live music at Forager Brewery and Cafe in Rochester.
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Alfred Montapert
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