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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local officials, school leaders and law enforcement joined local students at B’nai Israel Synagogue on Sunday, April 27th to observe Yom HaShoah by lighting six candles in memory of six million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust — the ceremony honored survivors, rescuers and those who resisted persecution. KTTC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded around 5 p.m. Saturday to a rural home on Pinewood Rd. Southeast where an RV fully engulfed in flames threatened a nearby pole barn — crews quickly knocked down the fire and no injuries were reported. KROC-AM
- ➤ Firefighters responded around 5 p.m. Saturday when they found a recreational vehicle completely in flames at a rural home on the 3500 block of Pinewood Rd. southeast and quickly controlled the blaze that threatened a nearby pole barn—no injuries were reported. KROC
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, a 56-year-old motorcyclist lost control near the intersection of Hwy. 60 and Wabasha County Rd. 13—about 12 miles west of Wabasha—and hit a guardrail, sending him to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester with non-life-threatening injuries (Troy Roger Rutz from Willmar) while state and local authorities responded with no alcohol involvement. KROC-AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 23, an Olmsted County Sheriff's corporal stopped a vehicle near the I-90 and County Road 6 intersection near Stewartville after noticing the driver shaking, which led to a K9 alert and a search that uncovered a plastic bag with over 2 pounds of methamphetamine and a small baggie, resulting in the arrests of two Iowa men Patrick John Letscher and Jason Charles Jensen. KROC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MnDOT is honoring fallen transportation workers today at 9 a.m. at the Rochester Maintenance Facility at 2900 48th Street NW—union leaders, elected officials, and MnDOT engineers will pay tribute to those who died serving the department. KTTC
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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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