Good morning, Rochester.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spanish Conversation Meetup

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Rochester Public Library — Free entry — Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a friendly group setting.