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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Austin man named Joshua Mortenson was ordered to pay over $17,000 in restitution after he crashed into a vehicle and a building in Rochester on November 4th—he pleaded guilty to gross misdemeanor vehicular operation and received two years probation with credit for 90 days in jail. KROC
- ➤ Rochester police say 29-year-old Emina Sabackic is a fugitive after she shot a man in the face during a drug-fueled sexual encounter on October 27th and later fled to Dublin on April 8; she faces charges of second-degree assault and illegal firearm possession. KROC-AM
- ➤ An Austin man crashed into a vehicle and a building in Rochester on November 4th while driving a stolen pickup and fleeing on foot—he accepted a plea agreement that put him on two years probation and ordered him to pay over $17,000 in restitution. KROC-AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MnDOT will close select ramps and lanes on Hwy. 14 and Hwy. 52 to let crews repair guardrails, fill cracks, and sweep curbs overnight from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The work will happen in two phases—today until Thursday, April 24 and Sunday, April 27 until Thursday, May 1. KROC
- ➤ Motorists in SE Rochester are advised that the Olmsted County Public Works Department will begin a road project on 11th Avenue SE between Highway 14 and Highway 52 on Monday, which will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction and cause delays; drivers should consider alternate routes. Officials expect the project to finish in early June (if weather cooperates). KROC
- ➤ Motorists are advised that a road project begins Monday on County Road 1 (11th Avenue SE) between Highway 14 and Highway 52, where traffic lanes will be reduced to one per direction during concrete rehabilitation and bituminous shoulder work, and the work is expected to finish in early June if weather cooperates. KROC-AM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rochester man Rory Londer, five years cancer-free, will take his yearly walk outside Mayo Clinic on Thursday to thank staff for curing his cancer + support A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation’s fight against lung cancer. KTTC
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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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