Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
Good morning, Rochester.
The History Center of Olmsted County will host its free BBQ Party on the Farmstead on June 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.—visitors can tour the restored backhouse with a two-story smokehouse, caves and barns and listen to live music from Raven’s Fire as the center begins its Centennial Capital Campaign.
Rochester police arrested 47-year-old Jason Krukow from Pine Island on Tuesday in connection with ATM burglaries at five local businesses and a school—investigators executed search warrants at his home and related sites, and he now faces charges for property damage and burglary—as the investigation continues.
Rochester police arrested 47-year-old Jason Krukow of Pine Island on Tuesday after investigating ATM burglaries at five local sites—including a business and a school—and officers executed a search warrant at his residence and related locations, and he now faces charges for property damage and burglary.
Jason Krukow, 47 of Pine Island, was arrested in Rochester on Tuesday in connection with ATM burglaries that occurred in March and April—he faces felony charges including first-degree damage to property, second-degree burglary, and additional property damage counts.
Rochester police are asking the public for help in investigating a Saturday morning incident on a bike path near the 800 block of 16th Street Southwest where a runner was grabbed and sexual acts were simulated— the suspect, a thin Black male in his 20s wearing a Minnesota Twins beanie and red pants, is similar to one reported in April.
City officials said the state bonding bill provides $650,000 for Silver Lake Skate Park improvements+ the project will cost about $1.4 million and is part of a broader $10 million plan that includes a new aquatics center adjacent to the park.
Construction on the aquatics center began last fall+ work is set to continue through summer and fall with a grand opening planned for next year.
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.
Rochester Female Entrepreneurs Meet-Up
2:30–3:30 p.m. — Collider Foundation — Free entry — Connect and network with local women entrepreneurs in a supportive setting.
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