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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rochester authorities said a 69-year-old woman named Patricia Lynn Spitzack-Havlish died in a NW house fire on March 31 and the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office ruled her death accidental + the fire department is still investigating the cause. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rochester mother was sentenced to four years on probation and ordered to pay $800 restitution after she hit and dragged a woman about 50 feet in a Taco Bell parking lot last May—she was driving with her 11-year-old daughter on a revoked license. KROC
- ➤ Rochester man Salmaan Mustaf Ali was accused of fleeing police twice, nearly hitting squad cars and ramming a garage door on Friday before being arrested Saturday morning. KROC
- ➤ A 20-year-old Rochester man is accused of fleeing police twice — nearly hitting squad cars and ramming a garage door — and was arrested Saturday morning; he faces charges — two counts of felony fleeing, a gross misdemeanor for third-degree property damage and a misdemeanor for driving after revocation — with bail set at $20,000 and a return in court next month. KROC-AM
- ➤ A Stewartville man named Daniel Ray Young Jr.—accused of a drive-by shooting during a Rochester Halloween party in October where a woman suffered a non-life-threatening eye injury—will formalize his guilty plea to an amended reckless discharge of a firearm charge in a hearing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. KROC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 2,000 student musicians will gather at Mayo High School for the 91st Big 9 Music Festival on May 2. The festival will feature 35 ensembles—performing at Mayo High School and Bethel Lutheran Church—and will end with a Finale Concert at 7:30 p.m. with tickets costing $10 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced $10 million in state and federal funding for new EV charging stations along interstates 90 and 94 — the stations will be installed at Kwik Trips in Stewartville, Albert Lea, Austin, and Worthington, as well as at Francis Energy Charging in Jackson and Blue Earth and at Love's Travel Stops in St. Charles. Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger said the funding will build a fast-charging network — a key step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions. KTTC
- ➤ Construction begins May 5 on roads from Highway 52 to Crossroads Dr. SW and from 3rd Ave SE to Marion Rd SE/15th Ave—motorists will face delays when lanes close. Crews will resurface the road, repair sidewalks, and improve crosswalks—work that is set to finish Aug. 4. KTTC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mayo Clinic Caring Canines is a volunteer-based program in Rochester that pairs trained dog teams with human handlers to visit patients in and out of hospital (Gunner, a seven-year-old English Springer Spaniel, and his handler Kristine Kirsch help comfort those at Mayo Clinic Hospice). The program seeks additional volunteer K-9 teams, requiring therapy dog certification for the dogs and a monthly commitment from handlers. KIMT
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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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Global Executive Healthcare Summit 2025
May 29-30 — Mayo Clinic — Attendance credits available — Engage with global healthcare leaders and explore the future of medical practice.
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