Good morning, Rochester.

Young entrepreneurs from Rochester, Byron, and Stewartville will run their own lemonade stands on Lemonade Day June 7th.

The students have learned to set up and operate the stands + the Chamber of Commerce encourages community support.

On Thursday night, a car and motorcycle collided on Hwy.

63 in Spring Valley when a 26-year-old Rochester driver and a 27-year-old unhelmeted motorcyclist—who is now fighting for his life at St. Mary’s Hospital—were involved as authorities suspect both had alcohol in their systems.

A Spring Valley motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet or lights suffered life-threatening injuries after being rear-ended on Highway 63 near midnight Thursday — a Rochester driver was unharmed though both had alcohol in their systems.

Rochester police arrested a 64 year old man, Darrel Schroeder, on Thursday night after he allegedly pointed a loaded shotgun at his neighbors during a gathering on the 1900 block of 50th St NW, with officers finding him lying on grass & booking him into Olmsted County Adult Detention Center before 11 p.m.

Rochester police arrested 64-year-old Darrel Schroeder in northwest Rochester around 10:15 p.m. on Thursday night after he allegedly threatened neighbors with a loaded shotgun at a gathering—he now faces charges including assault with a dangerous weapon, threats of violence and carrying a pistol under the influence of alcohol.

A Rochester man, Darrel Schroeder, 64, was arrested for allegedly pointing a loaded shotgun at neighbors during a gathering on Thursday night — he was found lying on the grass near the 1900 block of 50th St. Northwest and booked shortly before 11 p.m.

RPS seniors will celebrate their 2025 graduation weekend at Mayo Civic Center with Century’s ceremony starting at 11 a.m. today, followed by Mayo High at 3 p.m. and John Marshall at 7 p.m.—MNSync online students will join via a streamed service as all attendees must pass metal detectors and searches for prohibited items.

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.

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.

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.

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.

German Language Conversation Meetup

4-6 p.m. — One Discovery Square — Free entry — Practice your German skills in a friendly, all-levels welcome atmosphere.

Open House: Spacious 6-Bedroom Home

5:30-7 p.m. — 2319 Viola View Ln NE — $524,900 — Explore this serene cul-de-sac home featuring a walkout lower level and large outdoor deck.

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.

Let's Speak German!

4-6 p.m. — One Discovery Square, 'Define' Conference Room — Free entry — A welcoming space for all skill levels to practice and discuss the German language.