Good morning, Rochester.

The Leadership Greater Rochester Class of 2024 has raised $40,000 to install new Communication Stations that help children who are nonverbal, disabled or hearing impaired communicate using icons and pictures.

The boards are set up in local playgrounds, parks and schools such as Cascade Lake, Silver Lake and Oxbow Park — more boards will be installed next year.

The Rochester Police Department issued a renewed call today for information on two unsolved cold case murders—41-year-old Bobby Volgmann, found beaten in a northwest apartment on April 16, 2020, and 27-year-old April Sorensen, who was strangled and stabbed in a northwest home on April 17, 2007—with a $25,000 reward offered for any leads.

A Rochester man pleaded guilty to concealing a woman's body in a rural Olmsted County field—he provided controlled substances that led to her 2022 death and will be sentenced on July 7.

Olmsted County Board of Commissioners voted on appointing an interim county attorney on April 15 after reviewing applications and conducting interviews— the new appointee will take office on April 21 to serve out the remainder of the term following Mark Ostrem’s retirement.

Michael Walters was named Olmsted County Attorney and will be sworn in on April 21 to replace retiring Mark Ostrem—he will serve until January 5 and face an election for a new term in November 2026.

Rochester teen Konner Repp has been at Mayo Clinic since January 7 waiting for a heart transplant for his single ventricle defect — he has now been hospitalized for 98 days and relies on a PICC line and continuous medication.

His mother said doctors expect his wait to last six to nine months and his family trades weeks to be by his side — showing their strong support.

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.

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.

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.