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Rochester
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester's Million Dollar Shoot Out will run from June 23 to 26 with qualifying rounds at Hadley Creek and a final at Soldiers Field where the golfer with the closest-to-the-pin shot wins $1,000. The $25 entry helps fund local kids through the First Tee and Elks programs. KROC-AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Frahm's Service Center, a long-serving auto repair shop on Park Ln SE in Rochester, has closed after many years of service. The shop thanked loyal customers on Facebook — marking the end of a trusted community business. KROC-AM
- ➤ Burlington opened its second location in north Rochester on Friday, May 29th at (3839 Marketplace Drive NW) next to Target North, offering shoppers up to 60% off and a $5,000 donation to Elton Hills Elementary School during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. KROC-AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting June 9, Minnesota’s DNR will launch its new Electronic Licensing System that lets anglers and hunters purchase and manage licenses using a mobile app, online, or in-person. The system will offer digital storage and remote harvest registration while replacing a 25-year-old process. KROC-AM
- ➤ Joe Powers, a mayoral candidate, said his campaign will put Rochester first (his slogan) during an interview on May 29. He outlined plans to boost local services and address community priorities. KTTC
- ➤ The city now offers a free service to remove racist language from property records to update historical records; residents may request removal at municipal offices (check official guidelines for details). KTTC
- ➤ The Rochester City Council will vote on Monday, June 1 on beginning design work for a 200,000 to 250,000 sqft indoor dome at the Regional Sports Complex in southeast Rochester. Staff is requesting nearly $950,000 for the design phase and over $1.13 million from the city’s fund to kick off the project. KROC-AM
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ State law in Minnesota does not require sellers to disclose a house’s haunted history, as only issues like mold or roof leaks and (buried human remains must be disclosed) are mandatory. Buyers should check with their agent to uncover any unusual details. KROC-AM
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Breakthrough Basketball Ball Handling and Scoring Camp
Ball Handling and Scoring Skills — June 9-11 — Rochester Community and Technical College — Registration needed — Improve your dribbling, shooting, and overall game skills at this high-intensity camp.
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AACA Annual Meeting 2026
Various times — Rochester, MN — Registration required — Explore the latest in higher education research and career opportunities.
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Treat Trot - Rochester
7-10 a.m. — Rochester, Minnesota — Registration fees apply — Beat the heat running a 5k/10k/15k course and earn a treat!
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