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Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers can join the 'A Litter Bit Better' cleanup in Rochester from April 25 to May 3 to help clear litter around the city (the program started in 2007). Residents choose cleanup spots, grab supplies, and invite friends to participate. KROC-AM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rochester firefighters responded Saturday at 4:20 p.m. to a house fire in the 5000 block of 20 Avenue Lane Northwest and rescued a family pet while the crew contained heavy smoke and fire damage—residents had evacuated safely. KIMT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ MDA and partners plan to treat five areas in Olmsted County with SPLAT GM-O applied by aircraft from mid-June to early July to curb spongy moths harming local trees + residents can join open houses on March 31 in Rochester and April 1 in Stewartville for details. KIMT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dairy Queen will give away a free small vanilla cone at participating locations on March 19, 2026 + fans should visit early as this one-day offer lasts while supplies last. KROC-AM
- ➤ Local Yelp reviews highlight top lunch spots like Thai Pop, First Meeting Noodle & Thirsty Belgian to offer Rochester diners a variety of satisfying picks today. The guide organizes local eateries from A to Z so residents can easily choose their next meal. KROC-AM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Registration for the 2026 Twin Cities Marathon opened on Tuesday, March 3 for both the 26.2 and 10-mile races – up to 11,000 runners are expected to sign up. Participants are advised to register soon as spots fill quickly. KROC-AM
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2026 Midwest Motorsports Expo
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — $10 for adults, kids 10 & under free — Explore a one-day show featuring over 60 high-performance dealers and manufacturers from around the country.
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The Seasons Ice Dance Performance
6:45-8:15 p.m. — Rochester Recreation Center — Ticket options available — Experience the artistry and athleticism of world-class skaters in a dazzling ice dance performance.
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Highland Romance: A Kid's Concert Experience
3-9:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Ticket required for entry — A vibrant concert journey through art and classical storytelling for children.
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World Ballet Company: Cinderella
7-9 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Cost details not provided — Experience a magical Broadway-style ballet adaptation of Cinderella featuring a cast of 40 international dancers.
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