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Rochester
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Chair Affair 2026 returns as a black-tie event on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic. It will feature live music plus silent and live auctions and artisan chair displays, with ticket sales supporting Boys and Girls Club youth programs. KROC-AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Entrepreneur Sammi Loo, owner of Bebap Korean Eats, Mezza9 and Ootori Sushi, said her sales fell by 50% this January due to cold weather + rising prices, and she urged locals to shop local so every dollar helps keep a job and a dream alive. KTTC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gallery 24 is hosting a Winter Workshop Demo Day on Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 120 Elton Hills Drive NW (suite 100). Local artists will demonstrate felting, woodworking, and jewelry making as attendees try new techniques and enjoy giveaways. KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start road projects along I-90 + other highways in southeast Minnesota this year. Crews will resurface key routes as construction picks up when warmer weather returns. KROC
- ➤ Olmsted County Board is holding a public hearing today at 11 a.m. on a proposed dangerous dog ordinance (similar to Rochester's law) that would require owners to secure, register, and microchip dogs labeled dangerous in unincorporated areas. KROC-AM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Free dental care and wellness support will be offered for veterans on Feb. 10 and 17 at RCTC Dental Hygiene Clinic at the Heintz Center, provided by RCTC, Bridges Health and the American Legion Auxiliary. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the clinic. KIMT
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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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French Conversation Coffee Hour
2-3:30 p.m. — Café Aquí — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy coffee hour to practice your French and meet fellow enthusiasts.
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