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Friday, February 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Rochester is set to host the annual Social-ICE event, featuring large-scale ice sculptures, running until 10 p.m. Friday and from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. KTTC
- ➤ Nearly 900 participants are set to take an icy dip in Rochester's annual Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota, aiming for a $295,000 goal. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A third Rochester resident pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge connected to a $250 million child nutrition program fraud during the COVID pandemic. KROC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A lucky individual won $1,000,000 from a lottery ticket purchased at Kwik Trip in Rochester, Minnesota, joining other recent significant lottery winners in the state. KROC-AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ TaikoArts Midwest will engage with elementary students in Rochester as part of the Sound School program, culminating in a concert on March 8. KIMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Winona State University and Rochester Community and Technical College are co-hosting the Advancing Health Equity Summit to address healthcare disparities among immigrant and refugee communities. KIMT
SHOP NEWS
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It’s Snow Crazy 2025: A Family-Friendly Snow Games Festival
Experience an afternoon filled with various snow-related games and activities, including Ice Bowling, Snowball Toss, and maple snow candy making at Quarry Hill Park.
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Rochester Area Builders Home Show 2025
The Rochester Area Builders Home Show will feature a range of exhibitors showcasing products and services related to home construction, remodeling, and decor.
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Fairy Garden Workshop
This workshop invites participants to create their own miniature fairy gardens using a variety of containers and design elements, suitable for both adults and children with adult supervision.
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Rochester Public Library Board Meeting
The Rochester Public Library Board Meeting will be held at the library, with a live stream available on YouTube and a recording posted afterward.
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The Twins of Franklin Concert
Enjoy an evening of live music with The Twins of Franklin at Thesis Beer Project in Rochester.
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Let's Speak German Together!
This event invites participants of all skill levels to practice speaking German in a welcoming environment.
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MSHSL Section 1A Girls Basketball Quarterfinals
The MSHSL Section 1A Girls Basketball Quarterfinals features high school teams competing in an exciting regional tournament at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN.
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2025 Mayo Clinic Wound Symposium Welcome Reception
A traditional welcome reception for attendees of the Mayo Clinic Wound Symposium will take place at the Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area, offering a networking opportunity prior to the symposium.
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Let's Speak German! Language Meetup
This event offers a welcoming environment for individuals of all language proficiency levels to practice speaking German and connect with others.
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Let's Speak German!
A language meetup in the 'Define' conference room, open to all skill levels for conversational practice.
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