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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One woman died when a house in Northwest Rochester caught fire Monday night; the Rochester Fire Department arrived just before 11 p.m. and confirmed no additional victims while investigating the cause. KIMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rochester police said that 21-year-old Jakob Jordan Barrows pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous weapons when he was seen carrying an airsoft rifle and wearing a mask on school property near Tom Kadlec Kia on June 30 (he was sentenced to two years of supervised probation and a $700 fine). KIMT
- ➤ At around 11:15 p.m. Monday, multiple gunshots were fired in a Northwest Rochester neighborhood and police later found a male with gunshot wounds at a gas station on 55th Street and Bandel Road Northwest—an investigation is ongoing. KTTC
- ➤ Rochester police have set bail at $50,000 for 26-year-old Keith Cabrera Mendoza who was charged with first-degree drug sales after a law enforcement‐facilitated fentanyl buy recorded his sale of over 40 M30 pills—his second felony charge this year after a January jewelry store theft. KROC-AM
- ➤ A law enforcement-facilitated fentanyl buy led to a felony drug sales charge against 26-year-old Keith Cabrera Mendoza, marking his second felony case this year and adding to a criminal record that includes a 2023 drug conviction—his bail was set at $50,000 and he will face a court hearing in April. KROC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rochester School District is considering tweaks to school start times for next school year as Superintendent Kent Pekel said staff are reviewing survey results on shifting the elementary start 15 minutes earlier—changes that could also affect secondary schools—with a decision expected in a few weeks. KROC-AM
- ➤ Rochester School District is considering tweaks to school start times so elementary students may begin at 7:40 a.m.—a change aimed at regaining 15 minutes lost in last fall’s schedule shift. Superintendent Kent Pekel said district staff are reviewing survey results and a recommendation for the next school year is expected in a few weeks. KROC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem retired on Monday, March 31 after serving 18 years. He helped create a drug court and built ties with Mayo Clinic — the county board is now filling his position until a new attorney is elected in 2026. KTTC
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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.
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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.
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Let's Speak German!
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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.
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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.
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German Language Conversation Group
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11th Annual TIMMAY 5k Fun RUN/ WALK
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