Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
Good morning, Rochester.
A Rochester woman (38-year-old Casey Anna McKenzie) was charged with first-degree drug sales, third-degree drug possession, and two gross-misdemeanor DWI charges after a traffic stop for expired registration last October near 37th Street and 10th Avenue led police to find 22.8 grams of meth, baggies, a digital scale and a pipe with residue in her vehicle, and she admitted to selling meth while heading to a gas station with her first court appearance set for October.
Rochester City Council will vote on Monday on a proposal to award nearly $4.4 million to subsidize construction of 219 new homes in the Westbury Development through its Home Ownership Creation Program.
Bigelow Homes must complete the project by November 2029, and each home will be reimbursed up to $20,000 with a deed restriction on resale for seven years.
Rochester City Council will vote on awarding $4.4 million to help Bigelow Homes build 219 new homes in Westbury Development north of Valleyhigh Road; about 46% of the homes must be affordable for households earning up to 115% of the area's median income and the project must finish by November 2029 + may extend by one year if needed. A deed restriction will limit the resale price of the subsidized homes for seven years.
Two former Minnesota Lynx stars, Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore, were named among nine inductees for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
They will be honored during ceremonies on Sep. 5-6 in Springfield, MA — the birthplace of basketball and site of the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT.
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.
Python for Scientists Training Class
Apr 28 - May 2 — Hawthorne Education Center — $2090 — Enhance your skills with hands-on Python training tailored for scientific applications.
DJ Bingo Night
7-8:30 p.m. — The Workshop Food Hall & Bar — Free entry — Test your musical knowledge with a fun twist on bingo as you match song clips on the TVs.
May Rochester Minnesota Female Entrepreneurs Meet-Up
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Collider Foundation — Free entry — Connect with fellow female entrepreneurs in a structured networking format for meaningful conversations.
Charlie Parr Concert
6-7 p.m. — Historic Chateau Theatre — $25 adv. // $35 dos — Experience the heartfelt melodies of Minnesota's folk troubadour, Charlie Parr, as he brings his deep-rooted musical tradition to life.
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