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Rochester
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Popular First Meeting Noodle will open a new 3,887 sqft spot at 5579 Villa Rd NW (next to Firestone Complete Auto Care) as part of its expansion plans; city documents show the proposal is pending approval and will bring more pulled noodle action to local diners. KROC-AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fallon of Minneapolis produced the 26-year-old 'Cat Herders' commercial during Super Bowl XXXIV, a spot locals call the best ever; Super Bowl LX, with multi-million-dollar ad spots, promises to highlight Minnesota's creative legacy today. KROC-AM
- ➤ Rochester and Olmsted County residents can stream films free with Kanopy—available with a library card—and enjoy a mix of classics, documentaries, and award-winning movies without a subscription. KROC-AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State regulators approved a power transmission project with Xcel Energy, Rochester Public Utilities, Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, and Dairyland, featuring a 345 kV line from Mankato to Kellogg and a 161 kV line near Rochester. Construction will begin this year and finish in 2028 (RPU is spending $33.2 million). KROC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A recent study shows that Minnesotans favor a romantic dinner as the top Valentine’s Day gift, and local restaurants advise making reservations since the holiday falls on Saturday this year. KROC-AM
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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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Gary Allan Concert
7:30-11 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Ticket prices available — Enjoy a night of country music at the Mayo Civic Center with Gary Allan.
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