Good morning, Rochester.

Rochester’s Parks and Recreation Department and RNeighbors will host a community tree planting event on May 9 at Sunset Terrace Elementary School where volunteers plant 150 boulevard trees in the Sunset Terrace neighborhood (free pizza and water will be provided after planting).

Rochester Public Utilities and community partners hosted the Arbor Day celebration on Friday at McQuillan Field Park (free trees, live music, games for kids, and an appearance by Smokey Bear) and moved indoors to the RCTC Field House if extreme weather occurred.

Visitors and locals are taking advantage of the warm spring weather this weekend by exploring local businesses downtown.

Restaurants have added outdoor seating and detour signs (Detours Lead to Discoveries) guide people away from construction and toward new spots.

Bonny Albers, a longtime resident east of Eyota, said a tornado turned her farm into a disaster by damaging her stone barn, home, and other structures.

She noted cleanup could take months (neighbors have already stepped in to help).

Winnie, a shy Australian Cattle Dog missing since March 23, was trapped at the Kalmar landfill last night by local trapper Missy and returned to Paws and Claws where she now receives proper care + adoption evaluation pending.

A visitor from Tukwila won $259,644 playing blackjack on Wednesday night at Treasure Island Resort + Casino, marking the second-largest table games jackpot in its history.

The progressive payout came from a rare match between the player and dealer.

The Buddhist Support Society invites the community to celebrate Cambodian New Year at Watt Dhamma Visudhikaram this weekend from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a blessing by monks + a parade, dance group, food vendors, and a special appearance by the Cambodian ambassador.

Garden Party Books is hosting Independent Bookstore Day today with free merchandise and a hidden golden ticket contest awarding a year’s supply of audiobooks, spotlighting local independent bookstores (Paperback Book Palace and Diatom Books join the celebration) as part of a national event.

Rochester city officials announced the winning names for the six street sweepers, including Med City Mopper and Bruce Springclean — names chosen to highlight the community's effort to keep streets clean and improve water quality.

City staff will present three indoor sports facility options priced around $55 million to the city council & local residents next Monday at the RCTC campus, including expanding the current field house or constructing a new dome with multipurpose courts as funding is under review.

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District released its forecast showing mosquito larvae spotted on March 12 and projects a surge around the Fourth of July, so residents are advised to wear light-colored clothing and use repellents to reduce bites.

A local guide lists 22 dog-approved patios where pet owners can enjoy outdoor dining and drinks this summer.

Visitors are advised to ensure their dogs behave well before joining these spots.

The Vikings selected defensive lineman Caleb Banks from Florida with their 18th overall pick in the NFL Draft today.

Banks is 6'6" and missed most of his last college season (due to foot injuries) as the team aims to boost its defensive line.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Three Dog Night Concert

10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a day filled with iconic rock music from Three Dog Night.