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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On June 4, the city approved $8 million in Destination Medical Center funds for BioLabs’ new Midwest campus at Two Discovery Square in Rochester. The facility will offer 16,000 square feet and 20—25 equipped lab benches and will begin construction this fall to support local medical and biotech startups. KIMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rochester man Philp Glen Smith pleaded guilty to selling 17.7 grams of powder fentanyl to a confidential informant from February 18 to March 13 at his apartment — he has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation — and he must complete 100 hours of community service. KIMT
- ➤ A 20-year-old fugitive—Kyle Walding—was captured by Rochester police in Olmsted County after nearly injuring an officer when he fled from an apartment on the 1500 block of Marion Road SE and later threatened another officer with a thrown knife; he now faces charges of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, domestic assault, and fourth-degree assault of a peace officer. KIMT
SHOP NEWS
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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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Annual Insidewalk Sale Clearance Event
10 AM – 4 PM — Galleria At University Square — Visit our biggest sale of the year with incredible deals on amazing products!
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Pairs and Team Jigsaw Puzzle Contests
1-6 p.m. — Thesis Beer Project — $40 entry — Compete in pairs and teams to see who can solve puzzles the fastest and enjoy the chance to win prizes.
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Docker with Kubernetes Administration Training
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Northrop Community Education — $2490 — Gain essential skills in container management and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes over five days.
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I.M.P. Motorsports Autocross Day 1
5-10:30 p.m. — Graham Park - Olmsted County — $22 Adults, $15 Preteens — Experience thrilling motorsports action at the autocross event.
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