Good morning, Rochester.

Rochester police are searching for two suspects who carjacked a parked vehicle near the Gates of Rochester apartment complex around 1:45 a.m. — the suspects brandished a handgun, forced the occupants from the car, and fled on foot after abandoning the vehicle.

Police responded to a stabbing at The Landing at 426 3rd Ave southeast on Wednesday when 52-year-old Elizondo Ricardo Jr. stabbed a man in the upper left back during an altercation and injured another man, with both victims transported to St. Mary’s Hospital.

Authorities issued a statewide alert on April 8 for missing 65-year-old Jean Baynham who was last seen in Rochester and is believed to be heading to Iowa after vanishing on Jan 15 at a bus stop in Brooklyn Park—her family reports she suffers from mental health challenges.

Rochester police are searching for two suspects who carjacked a parked car around 1:45 a.m. near the Gates of Rochester apartment complex; the suspects brandished a handgun, forced the two occupants out, and then abandoned the vehicle on 41st St. and 16th Ave. Northwest—about a half mile from the scene—before fleeing on foot.

Rochester’s job growth slowed last month but remained the strongest in the state with a 4.7% annualized rate that added nearly 5800 jobs since last March—data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show that other regions experienced lower growth over the past year.

Mayo High School math teacher Jake Johnson announced he will challenge Congressman Brad Finstad for the 1st District seat as he seeks to represent Southern Minnesota.

The Olmsted County DFL will host a meet—and—greet for Johnson on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mayo High School cafeteria.

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.