Good morning, Rochester.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Spanish Conversation Meetup

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Rochester Public Library — Free entry — Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a friendly group setting.

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.

Kubernetes Administration Training

Feb 23–25 — Huntington Learning Center Rochester — $2490 — Learn Kubernetes to manage containerized applications and prepare for the CKA exam.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.