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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chip Shots in Rochester will remove its pickleball courts on April 1 to expand its golf simulator, dining, and event options. The business will honor its pickleball legacy with tournaments and events before the change. KROC-AM
- ➤ Yum Brands announced closures for 250 Pizza Hut locations nationwide, though over 90 restaurants will remain open in Minnesota (the list of affected sites is still pending). KROC-AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Community and Technical College will host TheatreMidwest’s production of The Gun Show at Hill Theater on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (RSVP is encouraged) as the play uses personal stories to explore America’s relationship with guns and will feature a post-show artist-audience conversation. KIMT
- ➤ At City Hall on Tuesday, Rochesterfest leaders named Dr. Ashok Patel the new general chairperson for the festival in 2026; Mayor Norton also unveiled the One Nation, Many Stories theme for the button contest honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. KIMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Mayo Clinic announced it received a $100 million gift from the Bill and Donna Marriott Foundation and the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation to fund the Marriott Family Atrium — a two-story building scheduled for completion in 2030. KTTC
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Health will host a listening session at Olmsted County Community Services in Rochester on March 5 (9 to 11 a.m.) to collect views for the next state suicide prevention plan from community members, service providers and leaders. KIMT
- ➤ A new wellness business is providing mobile therapy services at Social-Ice events today, offering Rochester visitors red light, infrared, light and halotherapy designed to support respiratory and skin health. The service costs $25 for a 25-minute session for up to six people while its permanent location (317 Broadway Avenue) undergoes renovation this spring. KTTC
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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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Rochester Dance Company's Robin Hood
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Rochester Civic Theatre — $18 per ticket — Experience a thrilling dance tale of Robin Hood and his adventures set to a fun blend of music for the whole family.
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Charlotte's Web
Noon, 2 p.m. — Rochester Civic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming tale of friendship and courage in this family-friendly adaptation of a beloved classic.
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