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Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Olmsted County was named Minnesota’s second best place to live for 2026 based on a Niche ranking that scored its public schools, homeownership, and local amenities — Hennepin County ranked first. KROC-AM
- ➤ Mayor Kim Norton joined youth volunteers at Channel One Regional Food Bank on Thursday night to pack 300 food boxes to help ease rising food insecurity — the event featured groups from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Mayor’s Youth Committee. KIMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rochester’s Kwik Trip offers the $4.99 Buddy Box loaded with chicken wings, potato wedges, and a drink+ a sauce cup holder for easy car dining as part of a chicken promotion that runs through May 4 and features a tour with a new Chevy Traverse. KROC
- ➤ Cafe Steam opened its fourth spot on 2nd Street on Tuesday, Mar. 17 in a former Caribou Coffee location, featuring a mural (painted by a barista) that adds extra charm for regulars. Local coffee lovers now have another inviting space to enjoy their favorite brew. KROC-AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Civic Theatre will stage a fresh, witty take on Pride and Prejudice, directed by Jaclyn June Johnson and adapted by Kate Hamill. Performances run April 2 through April 12 with 7 p.m. evening shows and matinees on April 4 and April 12, plus an ASL-adapted performance on April 9. KIMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle and high school students from Stewartville visited Great Planes Aviation on Thursday to get hands-on aviation lessons — they sat in planes and tried a flight simulator with guidance from Great Planes and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. KTTC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The MN DNR warns Rochester area residents to secure food as bears begin emerging from hibernation, urging homeowners to clean grills & store garbage to reduce bear encounters. Officials note that sightings may increase as temperatures warm from mid-April onward. KTTC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Michael Joyner filed a motion for a new trial against Mayo Clinic after a February ruling, asking for an extension to file while contesting a $207K legal cost request; the court is expected to rule on his motion by June 8. KROC-AM
- ➤ Rochester Public Transit announced spring service changes on Thursday that will take effect on Apr. 26. The updates include consolidations for Routes 101 and 206 and Routes 409 and 418 + weekend schedule changes for Routes 21-26. KTTC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mayo Clinic experts found that combining immunotherapy (atezolizumab) with chemotherapy after surgery lowered the risk of recurrence and death by 50% for patients with dMMR stage 3 colon cancer. The new treatment is now recommended in updated clinical guidelines to benefit younger patients. KIMT
- ➤ Mayo Clinic researchers in Rochester found that sleep data from wearables helped predict patient engagement in a 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation program for COPD — the study suggests that combining machine learning with sleep measures may improve personalized care plans. KIMT
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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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The Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
7-9 p.m. — Historic Chateau Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting jazz sounds of The Glenn Miller Orchestra live with classic hits.
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12th Annual Timmay 5k Run/Walk
9-11 a.m. — Silver Lake Park - East Shelter — Registration fees apply — Raise awareness for organ donation while enjoying a morning run or walk in the community.
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