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Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester is one of only two Minnesota cities named in Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live list, scoring 716 points to rank 35th; the city earned high marks for transportation, education, and safety, aided by its renowned Mayo Clinic. KROC-AM
- ➤ Rochester’s downtown will host its 14th annual Beer Street Social on Friday, May 1 at 5:00 p.m. Historic 3rd Street will be closed for this free block party with live music & street tacos for over 6,000 guests. KROC-AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Carroll’s Corn has bought the former Deutsch Furniture Gallery on Commercial Avenue SW for $2 million as part of a $3.5 million investment to boost production efficiency and reduce heavy manual work, with the upgraded facility expected to operate Q3 or Q4 for holiday orders. KTTC
- ➤ Little Joy Coffee in Northfield is sharing its best-selling Raspberry Danish Latte recipe with independent coffee shops to help bring this unique drink to more local menus. Interested cafes can access the recipe (and join the mapped list online) as part of a community effort to support local businesses. KROC-AM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A severe storm on Friday produced five tornadoes in southeast Minnesota, including an EF-2 near Rochester that damaged homes (mostly along Marion Rd. and resulted in one injury when a truck flipped on I-90) while crews surveyed over 100 damaged homes across the region. KROC
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12th Annual Timmay 5k Run/Walk
9-11 a.m. — Silver Lake Park - East Shelter — Registration fees apply — Raise awareness for organ donation while enjoying a morning run or walk in the community.
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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k
Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k — May 2 — Rochester, Minnesota — Entry fees apply — Experience a spirited community run in the heart of Rochester.
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Gold Rush Antique Show
8 a.m.-6 p.m. — Graham Arena Complex — Admission good all three days — Explore hundreds of vendors offering antiques, collectibles, and unique finds.
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The SpongeBob Musical
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Rochester Civic Theatre — Adults $37, Seniors $32, Students $29 — Join SpongeBob and friends in a race against a volcano to save Bikini Bottom.
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Med City Marathon
7 a.m. — Rochester International Airport — Registration required — Experience the unique challenge of a 20-mile race in the scenic surroundings of Rochester, Minnesota.
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