Good morning, Rochester.

People’s Energy Cooperative warns members of scam calls that claim bills are overdue and threaten disconnection, advising everyone to hang up and call the official customer service number (844) 965-1335 if contacted.

RPT launched 'A Warm Place to Be' on Thursday, offering free bus rides for those seeking shelter from extreme cold until Sunday in Rochester (riders must inform the driver to receive the service).

Retired K9 officer Mikey died Jan.

22 after health complications. He served with the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Department as an explosive detection dog from 2019 to 2023 (his friendly spirit and energy are fondly remembered).

Castle Con, a board game convention in downtown Rochester, began Thursday at the Historic Chateau and expanded to the Kahler Hotel, running through Sunday (featuring game tournaments, workshops, and a Meeple Center stage with about 1,200 attendees).

Rochester named Amanda Leightner as its new Economic Mobility Program Specialist starting Feb.

2; she will work with local and regional groups to boost economic opportunity (part of a Gates Foundation-funded initiative).

Amid an extreme cold warning in Olmsted County from 9 pm tonight until noon and a cold weather advisory until 3 a.m. Saturday, local HVAC technicians advise residents to service heaters regularly, change filters monthly, and clear snow from vents to reduce furnace failure risk + frostbite.

Mayo Clinic performed a record 2,065 organ transplants in 2025 at its Minnesota, Arizona and Florida sites, although over 109,000 patients remained on the waitlist.

Before heading to spring training in Florida, the Minnesota Twins stopped in Rochester on Thursday afternoon for a Winter Caravan event at SPARK Museum (where fans enjoyed a story time for 'Goodnight Baseball' and a meet-and-greet with pitchers Mick Abel and Justin Topa).

The Caravan will continue on Saturday.

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.

Next Stop Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — LC's Venue — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy a fresh lineup of stand-up comedians at this local favorite.