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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of community members attended a workshop hosted by the Rochester NAACP and Mayo Clinic AD MERG to learn financial literacy and how to build personal wealth — experts including realtors, lenders, and a loan officer stressed that local resources can open doors to homeownership. The NAACP said more events will be held to address economic disparity. KTTC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 1,800 union members at Mayo Clinic Saint Marys celebrated a new three-year contract reached after more than a year of talks—gaining wage increases up to 41%, shift differentials, full back pay, and a new overtime cap—and marked a major win for the workers. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rochester police charged 44-year-old Christina Marie Sievert from Holman, WI with motor vehicle theft and first-degree property damage—charges filed after she allegedly stole a car left running outside a bar on North Broadway Ave on February 16 and then crashed it into a parked vehicle, causing over $5,600 in damages. KROC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MnDOT announced that Hwy.42 near Eyota will close at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15 for railroad crossing repairs and reopen at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16. Traffic will detour via Hwy.14 then Olmsted County Rd.7, and Canadian Pacific Railway crews will conduct the work. KROC
- ➤ A draft report to be presented to the Rochester City Council on Monday recommends opening small pilot satellite branches in growth zones and renovating the downtown library for improved access and meeting spaces. The report—developed from a master plan process that began last fall—also advises reinstating curbside pickup and expanding bookmobile service, with final recommendations to be released in July. KROC-AM
- ➤ Highway 52 is now reopened southeast of Rochester after construction crews demolished the eastbound I-90 bridge, according to MnDOT—motorists using southbound Highway 52 can reach the eastbound on-ramp from Rochester, while those traveling further south into Marion must use a detour via Eyota and Olmsted County Road 7 until November. KTTC
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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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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.
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Gold Rush Antiques Show
All day — Graham Park — Free admission with wristband — Explore unique antiques and vintage finds from across the U.S. at this 53rd annual treasure hunter's paradise.
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