Good morning, Rochester.

On Friday, a former Salvation Army client who once stayed in a Rochester motel with her son and faced vision challenges sponsored a Domino’s pizza party from 11:30 to 12:30 pm to repay the support she received when she was homeless — The Salvation Army said the donation fed 120 people and offered hope to others in need.

Late Thursday night in Kasson a fight sent a police officer bitten by a dog and two other men to a hospital; the suspect, 32-year-old Randy Marin, is in custody and faces a felony assault charge after he struck another man with frying pans.

Sen. Liz Boldon introduced Senate File 983 to propose $250,000 in state funding for the Community Engagement Response Team in Rochester, which has worked since 2021 to curb violence and poverty by building trust between law enforcement and local residents.

Local leaders say the volunteer team has de-escalated tensions and created job opportunities—official funding decisions will be made later.

Rochester Minnesota Female Entrepreneurs Meet-Up

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Collider Foundation — Free entry — Connect with fellow female entrepreneurs and share ideas in a supportive networking environment.

Priority Construction Bull Riding Challenge

7 p.m. — Graham Arena Complex — Ticketed event — Experience thrilling bull riding and concerts at this annual sold-out event.

Let's Speak German!

4-6 p.m. — Define Conference Room at One Discovery Square — Free entry — Engage in a welcoming environment for all skill levels to practice German conversational skills.

Watercolor Florals Class

12:00 – 4:15 PM — Sargent's on 2nd — Materials included — Create stunning watercolor and charcoal floral art with guidance from local artist Willow.

The Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament

7 p.m. — Chip Shots — Join fellow pickleball enthusiasts in a local tournament showcasing community spirit and sporting fun.

German Language Conversation Group

4-6 p.m. — One Discovery Square — Free entry — Practice your German skills in a friendly and inclusive environment.

UX Bootcamp: Graphic Design Training

9 a.m. — Rochester Community and Technical College: Department of Art+Design — Varies — Gain practical skills in graphic design with comprehensive training in Adobe tools.

Let’s Speak German!

4-6 p.m. — Define Conference Room at One Discovery Square — Free entry — All skill levels welcome to practice German conversation in a friendly setting.

Easter Brunch

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — 1635 US-52, Rochester, MN — Reservations required — Enjoy a delightful Easter meal with friends and family in a cozy setting.

Unleash the SHE Run 2025 Rochester

All day — Little Thistle Brewing — Cost varies — Participate in a community-focused 5K, 10K, and family-friendly events supporting ovarian cancer awareness.

11th Annual TIMMAY 5k Fun RUN/ WALK

Fun Walk/ Run to Promote Organ Donor Awareness. Proceeds support The Gift Of Life Transplant House.