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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rochester Rec Center north rink will begin a complete renovation during Memorial Day weekend — new boards, glass, netting and designated areas for benches, penalty boxes and scorekeeping will be installed to prepare it for games until the end of July. The south rink will remain operational although public skating and hockey sessions may face limitations. KTTC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mayo Clinic reported its first quarter income from current activities reached $359 million—a 5% increase from last year's figure—and quarterly revenues climbed to nearly $5.1 billion, up 8%. Overall expenses rose and the report noted a $43 million loss from investment returns as a result of market turbulence. KROC-AM
- ➤ Memorial Day weekend brings busy travel as Rochester International Airport prepares for a surge of passengers this summer—Marketing Communications Manager Mary Gastner said travelers should review TSA guidelines for a smooth trip. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Olmsted County judge ruled today that former state trooper Shane Roper will face charges after he allegedly sped over 80 mph in his squad car near Apache Mall in Rochester and killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores—his plea hearing is set for next week. KROC
- ➤ A judge ruled today that former State Trooper Shane Roper must face charges for a fatal crash at Apache Mall that killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores after he was speeding without turning on his emergency lights. KROC-AM
- ➤ Mike DeMarino, owner of Med City Coin and Bullion, called police after a local woman nearly lost $408,000 to a scam in late April that involved suspicious pop-ups and daily calls — he spotted red flags in her request to buy expensive gold bars. KTTC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rochester's Mayo Clinic researchers have created the world's first biobank of human salivary gland tissue and organoids to study chronic dry mouth, a condition that affects millions after head and neck radiation. The resource from 208 donors—providing a basis for regenerative therapies—will help develop personalized treatments for patients. KIMT
- ➤ County officials hosted the first free Mental Health Resource Fair at Graham Park yesterday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—about 30 vendors offered mental health support including housing help, counseling and chemical dependency services. KTTC
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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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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.
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