Good morning, Rochester.

Rochester police said a pedestrian was seriously injured when a vehicle hit him at the intersection of 3rd St. Southwest and 3rd Ave. Southwest in downtown Rochester — officers responded around 5 p.m. on Thursday and the man was taken to a hospital.

On Thursday afternoon, a collision in an I-90 work zone near the 4th St NW interchange in Austin injured 62-year-old Michael William Kiesler of Waseca — he was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital while the semi’s driver, James Arthur Ward of Roland, escaped without injuries.

SPARK Children's Museum in Rochester is launching its Summer Bookworm Challenge to help kids enjoy reading until August 31 — participants receive a free book and a creative reading log with fun prompts and can return after July 1 to claim a prize pack.

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.