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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayo Clinic donated $100,000 to Bear Creek Services—a nonprofit that supports people with disabilities and has partnered with Mayo since 2009. The donation will help the organization expand programs and improve outreach for those it serves—ensuring continued community support. KIMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rochester woman is facing charges for leaving her toddler and dog in a hot, locked vehicle at Foster-Arend Beach on June 2—witnesses said she was away for about 20 minutes before police arrived. KROC-AM
- ➤ Rochester police reported five suspected overdose deaths since early Friday as a man was found outside an apartment on 31st Street NE at 4:45 a.m., a man was later discovered not breathing at a residence on 8th Street Northwest, and early today, officers found a man and a woman dead in an apartment on 3rd Avenue NE; preliminary investigations indicate fentanyl may have contributed and police are seeking tips on illegal drug distribution. KROC-AM
- ➤ Rochester police are investigating five suspected drug overdose deaths that occurred since early Friday, starting with a man found dead at 4:45 a.m. outside an apartment on 31st Street NE—a second incident at a residence on 8th Street NW and a later case at an apartment on 3rd Avenue NE where a man and a woman died were reported—with preliminary findings that fentanyl may be involved and urging anyone with information to come forward. KROC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, astronauts Sharon and Marc Hagle visited Epic Endeavors Academy in Rochester to teach elementary students about space and STEAM careers. They are the first married couple to fly commercially and shared that early math and science learning is crucial for future job opportunities — especially for girls. KTTC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 2, the Rochester City Council overrode Mayor Norton's veto for a $245,000 grant to renovate Fagan Studios into apartments. The council voted 6—1 even though the mayor argued for a revolving loan fund, and the Destination Medical Center Board had earlier approved the funding. KROC
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