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Rochester
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SEMAC and Springboard for the Arts will host two free virtual workshops on business skills for artists. Promotions runs Feb. 4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Pricing is on Mar. 4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (registration is required for artists in SEMAC's 11-county region). KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Twelve parks and trails statewide were approved to receive $11,326,845 in FY 2027 funds, with Rochester Gamehaven Park allocated $577,938 for improvements, environmental review & enhanced accessibility. KROC
- ➤ The State of Minnesota announced $17.3 million in funding to 59 organizations to support workforce development and job training for over 3,500 people. Locally, the Workforce Development Center + Somali American Social Service Association in Rochester received $350,000 + $300,000 to boost career training efforts. KROC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northern Valley Animal Clinic in Rochester shares cold weather tips for pet safety today + veterinarian Bradley Treder advises pet owners to limit outdoor time based on temperature and use heated spaces with winter gear to keep pets safe from hypothermia and frostbite. KIMT
- ➤ Vyriad, a gene therapy company in Rochester, raised $85 million with support from local investors to back its new VV-169 cancer treatment and will begin human testing in June using a viral load to train T-cells in vivo to treat multiple myeloma. 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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Spanish Conversation Meetup
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Rochester Public Library — Free entry — Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a friendly group setting.
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