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Monday, April 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire burned a garage at a home on 1720 19th Avenue Southeast early this morning—firefighters reported that the blaze also caused moderate damage to the house’s exterior while no one was injured. KROC-AM
- ➤ Yesterday, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a structure fire in southeast Rochester where crews found a detached garage with significant fire nearing a nearby home—crews extinguished the blaze with no victims—and deemed the garage a total loss with moderate exterior damage to the home. KTTC
- ➤ Overnight, at about 3:25 a.m., firefighters responded to a garage fire on the 1700 block of 19th Avenue SE, extinguished flames in a detached garage that was a total loss while noting moderate damage to the home's exterior and finding no occupants inside. KIMT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A state report from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development showed that Olmsted County’s unemployment rate reached 3% in February, up 0.3 percentage points from January and marking the highest level since July 2021—other southeastern counties reported even higher rates. KROC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Boundless held its first Toddler Gym Class on April 6th to help toddlers burn energy and build physical and social skills. The program—designed by the Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living—is part of ongoing efforts to offer new ways for young children to learn and play. KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Public Transit made service changes that began on Sunday due to construction, relocating the Downtown Transit Center to Central Park and moving stops on 2nd Street (between 11th Avenue SW and 6th Avenue SW) while adjusting bus timetables and expanding the RPT GO pilot program to include the new hub. These adjustments also altered Route 412’s service path. KTTC
- ➤ Rochester Public Transit moved its Transit Center to Central Park on Sunday, April 6 due to downtown construction—changes include stop adjustments on 2nd St. SW, timetable revisions, updates to Route 412 and an expanded RPT GO service that will remain until summer 2026. KIMT
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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
4-6 p.m. — One Discovery Square — Free entry — Practice your German skills in a friendly and inclusive environment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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11th Annual TIMMAY 5k Fun RUN/ WALK
Fun Walk/ Run to Promote Organ Donor Awareness. Proceeds support The Gift Of Life Transplant House.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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