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Rochester
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schmitt’s Stride Rite, a family-owned children's shoe store in Rochester that has served customers for 40 years, is closing due to rising costs and product shortages, and owner Terri Pickett is retiring early. A closing date will be announced soon (via Facebook) as the store liquidates remaining products. KIMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rochester man, Derrick Rayshon Mays, was charged with fourth-degree assault for allegedly scratching a detention deputy during a food delivery on April 25 at Olmsted County Adult Detention Center—he is no longer in custody and is set to appear in court next year. KROC-AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction has begun on the Link Bus Rapid Transit project along 2nd Street Southwest with crews starting utility and road improvements, including stormwater work between 11th and 12th Avenues on Monday through mid-July — traffic will be reduced to one lane each way during the work. The project is designed to offer faster, fare-free transit for local residents and downtown workers. KTTC
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The new North Star Sports and Entertainment Network will launch on July 4 on KXLT-TV channel 47.2—this channel will show local and regional sports from Minnesota and Iowa including KTTC Gameday. Antenna viewers must rescan their devices starting July 1 as the channel lineup changes and several networks move to new virtual channels. KTTC
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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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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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