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Rochester
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A check for $7,623 was donated to the Disabled American Veterans Local Chapter 28 at Tavern 22 today to support local veterans. Local sponsors (Altra FCU, Tavern 22, Kendall Doors & Hardware and KIMT News 3) helped raise funds during the last Army/Navy football game. KIMT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Rochester hosts Social-Ice Feb. 6–7 at Peace Plaza — featuring carved ice sculptures, themed ice bars and live DJs — with free admission for all ages. Families can join special FAM JAM activities on Feb. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. KIMT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new report shows Minnesota led the nation with an 85% employment rate for foreign-born workers in 2025 (a key boost for local industries such as construction and healthcare). KROC-AM
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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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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.
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Kubernetes Administration Training
Feb 23–25 — Huntington Learning Center Rochester — $2490 — Learn Kubernetes to manage containerized applications and prepare for the CKA exam.
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Rend Collective Concert
7-10 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Tickets required — Experience a joyous evening of folk-infused worship music with Rend Collective from Northern Ireland.
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