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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midwest Bible Baptist Church is celebrating the grand re-opening of its new building on Bandel Road NW in Rochester today at 10:30 a.m.—the church spent two years building and raised nearly $2 million to add seven new classrooms for its community programs. KTTC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Forest Lake truck driver Jim Mark Gregoire, 52, was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester after his semi struck multiple cows on Hwy 16 near Preston shortly before 4:30 a.m.—State Patrol said he was the only person in the vehicle and his injuries were not life-threatening. KROC
- ➤ Driver Jim Mark Gregoire (52, from Forest Lake) crashed his 1998 Volvo semi into cows near mile marker 230 on Highway 16 just before 4:30 a.m. Saturday and was taken to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester with non-life threatening injuries (Preston Fire and Lanesboro EMS assisted). KIMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Goldfish Swim School will open an indoor pool at Miracle Mile Shopping Center this summer—designed for lessons, birthday parties, and family swim times for children aged 4 months to 12 years—and the facility will serve up to 1,000 students per week when it opens to the public during the week of August 19 after construction wraps up in late July. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rochester man who spent time in prison for manslaughter stole a shuttle van last fall and led police on a chase where he drove nearly 100 mph—he was sentenced to three years probation with a 13-month prison term stayed if he violates probation. KROC
SHOP NEWS
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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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