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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Goldfish Swim School will open in July to offer new swim lessons for all ages and ease long wait lists at Rochester pools and lakes. Officials explained the shortage is due to limited pool space— not from too few swim instructors. KTTC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office identified Donald Norval Anderson, a 90-year-old man who died in a house fire in LeRoy early Saturday morning—his 46-year-old wife jumped from a window and was treated at St. Mary’s Hospital, and one dog was also found inside—while the fire investigation remains ongoing. KROC-AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old from Rochester was charged after he allegedly shot a girl in the face with a BB gun near Silver Lake Park shortly before 10:30 p.m. Saturday—he faces felony threats, gross misdemeanor carrying a BB gun in public and misdemeanor assault charges. KROC-AM
- ➤ An 18-year-old teen was charged with felony threats, gross misdemeanor carrying a BB gun in public, and misdemeanor assault after he allegedly shot a girl in the face near Silver Lake Park during Memorial Day weekend—police arrested him at his home and the victim received treatment to remove the lodged BBs. KROC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers released the schedule for Rochesterfest 2025, which will run from June 21 to June 29 at Soldier's Field with the theme 'Ignite Your Spark.' The festival will offer events like America’s Freedom Tribute Wall, Woof Fest, live music, and special activities for all ages, and volunteers are still needed. KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Public Utilities is contacting property owners to enroll in a free program that will replace lead or galvanized water pipes after a study found about 1,300 of 41,000 properties may have these pipes. The work is set to finish by the end of 2028—homes built before 1979 and with plumbing installed before 1986 might be eligible. KROC
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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German Language Conversation Meetup
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Rochester Pokémon League Gathering
5-7 p.m. — NerdinOut-Rochester — Free entry — Connect with fellow Pokémon fans to play, trade, and earn prizes in a fun community setting.
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