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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 25, local groups including ACHLA held a resource fair that celebrated Rochester’s diverse immigrant community and provided a booth by Southeast Minnesota Interfaith Immigrant Legal Defense to explain legal rights amid recent ICE raids — the booth highlighted how contracted attorneys assist undocumented immigrants facing minor offenses. The event offered a safe space and essential resources for families seeking legal relief. KTTC
- ➤ Rochester native Adam Finseth, who died on February 18 after injuries sustained during a domestic disturbance call in Burnsville, will be honored at the 44th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend—set for May 3 and 4 in Emmitsburg. KTTC
- ➤ Today, a nonprofit called Dayna’s Footprint is gifting over 80 kids in the Rochester Jeremiah Program a free pair of shoes of their choice from Scheels this morning. The organization, founded in honor of Dayna—whose passing from gun violence inspired its creation—aims to boost confidence and address educational inequalities through mentorship. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rochester police stopped a vehicle on March 8 near Hwy. 52 and 55th St NW after noticing a hand to hand transaction and traffic violations—using a K-9 sniff they discovered 101 M30 pills that tested positive for fentanyl, which led to a felony drug charge for 38 year old Ana Lynn Adams while the driver faced DUI suspicion. KROC-AM
- ➤ Rochester police stopped a vehicle on March 8 after spotting a suspected hand to hand drug transfer near Hwy. 52 and 55th St. Northwest, leading to 38-year-old Ana Lynn Adams being charged with first-degree drug possession involving fentanyl pills — she is set to appear in court in June. KROC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota DNR EagleCam now shows a female mallard nesting in a vacant eagle nest with eggs expected to hatch around May 15th—DNR staff advise viewers to watch cautiously as her nest lies only a few hundred yards from an active bald eagle nest. KTTC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County sheriffs from southeast Minnesota and northern Iowa are reminding drivers to slow down and allow extra room when passing oversized tractors, combines, and Amish buggies during spring planting season (they say careful driving helps prevent accidents). KTTC
- ➤ Rochester Mayor Kim Norton will announce a new sister city from Cambodia today at noon to celebrate Cambodian New Year—marking a key moment in a weekend-long cultural celebration that begins Friday. KTTC
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 87th Rochester Skating Club Ice Show began Friday at 7 p.m. at the Rochester Rec Center and will continue today at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The show — built around a 'Road Trip' theme — features over 40 numbers with 250 skaters while tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. KIMT
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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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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.
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Ryan Sullivan Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Forager Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic tunes with Ryan Sullivan, a talented solo guitarist and singer-songwriter.
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