Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorist was injured Friday on Highway 63 south of Stewartville when an object crashed through her windshield around 1 p.m.—the State Patrol said the debris likely came off a passing vehicle—and she was taken to St. Marys Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. KROC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Olmsted County judge denied defense motions to suppress extra evidence in the case against 32-year-old Connor Bowman—a former Mayo Clinic doctor charged with murdering his wife by poisoning her with gout medication, which led to her death in August 2023—and his next court hearing is still pending as he remains in jail on $2 million bail. KROC-AM
- ➤ A Rochester woman arrested earlier this month after crashing into a city government building now faces charges for alleged assault with steak knives in a reported attack on April 22 in her shared home — her bail is set at $250,000 — in court documents. KROC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Mayor Kim Norton signed a memorandum on Saturday during the Cambodian New Year celebration that began on Friday and runs through today—establishing a Sister City partnership with Tboung Khmum Province, Cambodia. KROC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester announced on Saturday that a new home for pediatric transplant families will soon open to support National Pediatric Transplant Week. The group asked the public to help fill the kitchen supply list posted on Facebook. KTTC
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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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Meet the Doulas
9:30-11:00 a.m. — People's Food Co-op — Free entry — Connect with local doulas to learn about support for your birth and postpartum recovery.
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