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Friday, May 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • More than 115 households are hosting garage sales across Rochester this weekend — each city quadrant will feature a sale with many common items looking for a new home.  KTTC

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • An 87-year-old Rochester man was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital after his SUV collided with a pick-up at a crash-prone intersection that had a three-vehicle injury crash less than a week ago—officials confirmed all occupants wore seatbelts and no alcohol was involved—and a roundabout project is set to start early next month.  KROC-AM

CRIME NEWS

  • People’s Energy Cooperative warns customers after one member paid $15,000 following a scam call using a California area code—PEC officials stress that the company will never ask for bank or payment information over the phone.  KTTC
  • An arrest warrant was issued for Rochester man David Delos Santos Aparicio—who admitted drinking 8–9 beers before driving the wrong way on Hwy. 52 on January 13—and he now faces two counts of criminal vehicular operation after his actions caused serious injuries to another driver.  KROC

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 5/22/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/24/25

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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.

    Tue, 5/27/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/29/25

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  • June Meet-Up for Female Entrepreneurs in Rochester

    2:30-3:30 p.m. — Collider Foundation — Free entry — Connect and create your brand kit in a hands-on workshop led by Izzy Waite.

    Thu, 6/5/25

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  • German Language Conversation Group

    4-6 p.m. — Define Conference Room — Free entry — Practice your German language skills with others in a relaxed, friendly environment.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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  • Middle School Summer Camp

    8 AM – 3 PM — RCTC Heintz Center — Free entry — An immersive four-day experience for sixth and seventh graders filled with exciting activities.

    Tue, 6/10/25

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  • Let's Speak German!

    4-6 p.m. — Define Conference Room — Free entry — Engage in conversation in a friendly environment with coffee available for early arrivals.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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