Good morning, Rochester.

Jessica, a radio veteran since 2017, serves as the Community Outreach Director for Townsquare Media & hosts her Y-105FM show on weekdays from 3pm to 7pm.

She was named one of the Top 20 Content Creators and sits on a nonprofit board that helps the homeless.

The City of Rochester is planning Independence Day celebrations with a fireworks display at Soldiers Field Park while RPD and the Fire Department ensure safety + the Rochester Community Band will perform at Cascade Lake Park before the display replaces park concerts.

On Good Friday, Rochester residents walked a route from the Government Center to the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist + braving rain to remember Jesus’ journey, Rev.

Bob Horihan said. The event marked the beginning of the Easter weekend.

SEMAC launches an Emergency Relief Fund to provide one-time $500 grants to 60 eligible Minnesota artists from an 11-county region.

Applications open April 21 with first round notifications on May 29 and virtual Q&A sessions on May 8 at 2 p.m. CT and May 12 at 6 p.m. CT.

Rochester Catholic Schools will host its inaugural Saints and Scholars President’s Gala on Saturday, April 11 at J.

Powers at the Hilton. The event will include a formal dinner, awards presentation, live auction, + performance by Incognito celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Data from the Minnesota Department of Education shows that Rochester Public Schools’ four-year graduation rate increased by over 2 percentage points since 2023, with significant gains reported for Hispanic, Asian, African American students, students with disabilities and those eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

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.

Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k

Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k — May 2 — Rochester, Minnesota — Entry fees apply — Experience a spirited community run in the heart of Rochester.