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Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local churches held a Palm Sunday re-enactment to promote unity as attendees re-created Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem at Christ United Methodist Church and finished at Soldier’s Field. Organized by ISAIAH, the event stressed that everyone is valued during these tough times. KTTC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, Rochester Woodcarvers marked 50 years at its annual woodcarving show held at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. The event featured live demos & mini classes, including a 10-minute owl carving workshop that gave local hobbyists a glimpse into diverse carving techniques. KTTC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new WalletHub study shows that Minnesota ranked 46th among overweight states, making it the 4th least overweight with CDC data supporting the figures. The report also highlights local food habits, including the popular tater tot hotdish. KROC-AM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Talker News recently polled fast food fans and named a perfect meal featuring Burger King, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s and Dairy Queen. A local route in Rochester starts at Burger King by Total Wine, heads to Chick-fil-A at Broadway+14, then McDonald’s north of downtown before finishing at Dairy Queen. KROC-AM
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Rochester’s unique barn home in Southwest Rochester is listed at $749,000. It sits on nearly 11 acres and offers over 3,500 sqft of living space with soaring ceilings, a stamped concrete patio, and garage outbuildings for extra storage. KROC-AM
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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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