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Friday, April 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Landing MN will install a new commercial-grade dishwasher next month following a $20,000 gift from Community Presbyterian Church—this upgrade will help serve more meals to hundreds of local homeless individuals each week.  KIMT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Rochester Public Utilities issued a boil water advisory for about 25 homes along North Broadway Ave near the Rochester Rec Center after a contractor broke a water main on Wednesday afternoon shortly before 3:30 p.m. Repair crews flushed the system and restored water service—officials confirmed updates would follow.  KROC-AM
  • Rochester Public Utilities issued a boil water advisory for about 25 homes near the Rec Center along North Broadway Ave after a contractor broke a water main Wednesday afternoon—teams restored service after closing the street and flushing the system.  KROC

HEALTH NEWS

  • On Thursday, 87% of the over 600 SEIU healthcare workers at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital voted to cancel a supplemental no strike agreement—this vote did not indicate that workers planned to strike and Mayo Clinic has not yet responded.  KIMT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • German Language Conversation Group

    4-6 p.m. — One Discovery Square — Free entry — Practice your German skills in a friendly and inclusive environment.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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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.

    Mon, 4/14/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/20/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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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.

    Mon, 4/28/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/30/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/1/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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  • Gran Jaripeo, Mexican Rodeo

    2:00 PM to 12:00 AM — Graham Park — $60 — Experience the vibrant culture of the Mexican rodeo with music, food, and thrilling rodeo events.

    Sun, 5/4/25

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