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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KTTC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KROC
- ➤ 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. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KROC
- ➤ 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. KTTC
- ➤ 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. KROC-AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. KTTC
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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
4-6 p.m. — One Discovery Square — Free entry — Practice your German skills in a friendly, all-levels welcome atmosphere.
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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.
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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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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.
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