Good morning, Rochester.

Authorities dropped felony assault charges against 27-year-old Jordan Tylerlee Smith, who was accused of repeatedly punching a man outside a Rochester business on September 12 last year—while his co-accused, 18-year-old Solomon Ojulu Obang, still faces a charge of aiding and abetting third-degree assault.

MnDOT maintenance crews are closing lanes and ramps on Highway 14 and Highway 52 overnight from April 20 to 24 and from April 27 to May 1.

The crews will sweep curbs, replace guardrails, and fill cracks from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. — drivers are asked to slow down and move over for safety — as repair work minimizes traffic impacts.

Rochester city officials said the Collection Bureau of America is handling parking tickets more than 45 days overdue—over 5,000 texts or emails have been sent to residents about unpaid fines, and residents can pay online, by phone, or by mail to avoid further collection actions on about $870,000 in fines dating back to 2018.

The MnDOT said drivers must slow down and move over for overnight highway work in Rochester — crews will work from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. to sweep curbs, fix guardrails, fill cracks and patch potholes on Highway 14 and Highway 52 — as work is planned from April 20 to 24 and again from April 27 to May 1.

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.