Good morning, Rochester.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.