Good morning, Rochester.

Madalyn Francine Steinkamp, an 18-year-old from Byron, was charged with felony criminal vehicular operation in a downtown Rochester hit and run that injured an electric scooter rider with likely fractures in his right leg—she was arraigned in Olmsted County Court today after surveillance video linked her grey Dodge Dart to the collision.

Tyler Nicolaus Paananen-Berneche, 31, pleaded guilty to a first-degree property damage charge from the April 3 burglary at the Rochester VFW — his case was one of 44 linked to an alleged organized Minneota burglary operation and he faces a 21-month prison sentence pending sentencing.

Olmsted County Court records show that a 59-year-old woman from Mazeppa admitted to draining over $178,000 from a Rochester memory care resident’s account over five years and agreed to five years probation & over $184,000 in restitution to remove her conviction if she completes probation.

Tyler Nicolaus Paananen-Berneche pleaded guilty to first-degree property damage in connection with the April 3 burglary at the Rochester VFW—his plea dismissed the burglary charge and calls for a 21-month prison sentence while he remains one of eight men accused in an alleged organized burglary operation.

Rochester marked Earth Day 2025 as a reminder of its commitment to a cleaner environment.

Rochester Public Utilities aims to achieve 100% net renewable energy by 2030 and will host a 'Plug into the Future' workshop series — featuring a $150 e-bike rebate, an electric lawn equipment rebate, Bike to Work Day on May 16, and the EarthFest Expo on May 3 — to help residents lower carbon emissions.

Mayo Clinic’s expansion already limits 2nd St. Southwest to one lane each way for utility work between Civic Center Dr. Southeast and 2nd Ave. Southwest.

Starting May 13, the street from 4th Ave. to 6th Ave. will be closed for a pedestrian tunnel—set to reopen by early 2026.

Starting May 13, downtown Rochester’s 2nd St. Southwest will be closed between 4th and 6th Aves to construct a pedestrian tunnel for Mayo Clinic’s expansion—utility work already reduced the street lanes and it will reopen sometime during the first three months of 2026.

On Tuesday, 42 new Minnesota State Patrol troopers received their badges at the 70th academy graduation held at Camp Ripley.

They trained for 14 weeks in crash investigations, de-escalation, and traffic law — and they will complete additional training at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension before starting solo patrols.

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.

Anastasia - ASL Interpreted Performance

7-11 p.m. — Rochester Civic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical performance of Anastasia with ASL interpretation and audio description.