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Rochester
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Star Honor Flight departed Rochester International Airport today with 85 veterans and caregivers for an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. to tour monuments and memorials (veterans represented 4 Iowa and 10 Minnesota counties) and will return at 9:25 p.m. for a welcome reception. KIMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A retired Mayo Clinic surgeon piloted a Beechcraft BE33 that crashed near a residential area after departing Crystal Airport on Saturday, claiming his life and that of North Dakota state rep Liz Conmy, while the National Transportation Safety Board leads the investigation. KROC
- ➤ A former Mayo Clinic surgeon (Joseph Cass) was identified as the pilot of a plane that crashed shortly after departing Crystal Airport on Saturday near a residential area, killing him and North Dakota Rep. Liz Conmy. KROC-AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Chapter Two event will take place at Historic Chateau Theatre in downtown Rochester on May 22 and 23 — featuring dramatic retellings of four classic tales paired with handcrafted cocktails — with tickets ranging from $55 to $65 for three sessions each night. KROC-AM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Minnesota rose 13.5 cents, averaging $3.79 per gallon this week, as tensions in the Middle East push fuel costs higher + further increases are expected soon. KROC-AM
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Blue Cross Blue Shield will start distributing settlement payments on May 11 to claimants who filed by Nov. 5, 2021, officials said. Claimants can expect an electronic card + their chosen payment method as the court finalized all appeals. KROC-AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A one-block portion of 6th St. SW between 8th and 9th Avenues was closed on Monday, Apr. 27 for a storm water project that will finish on Monday, May 4. Motorists should follow a detour along 10th Ave SW — 4 St SW — 6 Ave SW. KROC-AM
- ➤ Rochester City Council met Monday at 3 p.m. to review a proposed $55M multi-year plan to upgrade the RCTC Regional Sports Center, which would boost outdoor recreation and community access through maintenance and possible expansion. KTTC
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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