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Monday, June 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.

CRIME NEWS

  • Mayo Clinic released a statement on Saturday morning regarding the shootings that killed former House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and injured State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette — expressing deep sorrow and offering condolences to the families — as part of a broader response by local organizations.  KTTC

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • City officials announced that the Link Bus Rapid Transit project will begin today on 2nd Street Southwest with utility and roadway improvements near St. Marys Hospital—initial work will focus on water and stormwater upgrades between 11th and 12th Avenues. Traffic on the south side between 9th and 13th Avenues will be reduced to one lane in each direction during the first phase, which is expected to continue into mid-July with a second phase planned for mid-July to mid-August.  KROC

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • German Language Conversation Meetup

    4-6 p.m. — One Discovery Square — Free entry — Practice your German skills in a friendly, all-levels welcome atmosphere.

    Sat, 6/21/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/22/25

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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.

    Thu, 6/26/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 7/10/25

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