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Sunday, January 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Public Transit is providing free heated bus rides as a shelter from an extreme cold snap, with temperatures hitting as low as -35 wind chill. KROC
- ➤ Courteous K9, a dog training facility in Rochester, marks its fifth anniversary with a community event highlighting training techniques, while also fundraising for a local vet fund and police K9 unit. KIMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A firefighter sustained minor injuries due to icy conditions while responding to a semi-truck on fire in Rochester, with the vehicle considered a total loss. KIMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rochester man was charged with felony theft following a smash-and-grab incident at a local jewelry store, where items valued at $2,582.03 were stolen. KROC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester receives a $477,276 grant from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to make improvements at Quarry Hill Park, enhancing accessibility, safety, and educational features. KROC-AM
SHOP NEWS
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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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