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Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Public Library (downtown) has opened its free Seed Library today, letting residents borrow up to 10 seed packets and access gardening tips for spring planting. The initiative supports local food growth and community resource sharing. KROC-AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cub Foods in NW Rochester will permanently close its 88,500 sqft store on May 30 after a two-year run (the closing sign confirmed the change), while the attached Cub Wine and Spirits stays open until its license transfers to the South Rochester location. KROC-AM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ University of Minnesota experts advise residents to tune up mowers and clean up lawns as the season advances, noting that mowed, watered, and fertilized lawns help keep crabgrass at bay. Additionally, since Jan. 1, 2025, products with intentionally added PFAS are banned in Minnesota (check labels for safe options). KROC-AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester City Council will vote Monday on nearly $1.4 million in TIF assistance for The Common at Bear Creek, a 149-unit affordable housing project near downtown Rochester + construction is scheduled to begin before August and finish by year’s end. KROC-AM
- ➤ Bernie Sanders visited John Marshall High School Saturday as part of his Fighting Oligarchy Tour and addressed more than 1,000 people on ideas for single-payer healthcare and stronger wealth taxes. Local union leaders and officials joined his remarks to support policies that help working families. KTTC
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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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SOULED OUT Wrestling Event
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Historic Chateau Theatre — Tickets on sale now — Witness the unveiling of the powerful team ‘Souled Out’ in an unforgettable wrestling showdown.
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