Good morning, Rochester.

Rochester Police Department and Olmsted County Sheriff's Office invite residents to join Night to Unite on Aug.

4 as part of National Night Out. Neighbors must register their gatherings (via RochOlmstedUnite.com) by July 28 while officers and fire department staff plan local visits to promote unity.

Thursdays Downtown returns with live music, food, and local makers along Peace Plaza and 1st Avenue Southwest to help shops impacted by construction.

The 22nd annual event will run from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays (with more than 9,000 expected).

Square dancers of all ages gathered Friday at the Empire Event Center for a 1920s-themed convention that runs until Sunday.

The event offers family fun with $10 admission for dancing and free admission for spectators (no experience is needed).

Rochester Public Library hosts a presentation Sunday, Jun.

14 at 3 p.m. that examines how community history shapes future identity. Nicole (Cole) Nfonoyim-Hara leads the final session of the Still We Rise Speaker Series featuring a digital interactive exhibit on the second floor.

Haverhill Township celebrated removing 80,000 tires and waste from an 18-acre site — once used as a radar base and farm — funded by the 2024 Environment and Natural Resources Budget and Policy Bill.

Officials said 10 acres are planned for future solar energy development.

A Kentucky-based weather tech firm is filling radar gaps by installing a system in Grant County that warned residents about snow squalls and thunderstorms.

The company is working with government and private partners to add eight more radars across Minnesota + improve severe weather alerts.

Three Olmsted County election workers were honored on Thursday when Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon presented them with the Excellence in Elections Award at a county ceremony.

William Harvey, Marlys Ohnstad, and Kenneth Schultz were recognized for their dedication to safe and accessible elections.

MnDOT crews begin sealing cracks and joints on six bridges along Hwy.

52 today at 4 a.m. in Rochester, with flaggers managing lane closures as work continues through August and weather may delay progress.

A new list highlights 11 road-trip worthy thrift stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin for locals seeking unique finds (perfect for a day trip with iced coffee and a treasure hunt).

Sal Vulcano's Everything’s Fine Tour

5-7 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN — Tickets available — Enjoy brand-new stand-up from the comedic genius of Impractical Jokers.

Carden Spectacular Circus

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Graham Arena Complex — Tickets start at $57 — Experience an unforgettable circus event in Rochester.

Castle Con Preview: Game Day

9 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Historic Chateau Theatre — Free entry — Dive into a full day of board games, puzzles, and community fun with opportunities to learn and compete.

Heatwave Half Marathon - Rochester

Summer — Rochester, Minnesota — Registration required — Experience an exciting road race amidst the scenic beauty of Rochester.