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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday afternoon near 2:30 p.m., 62-year-old Kenneth Edward Tlougan lost control of his motorcycle while trying to avoid a minivan at the intersection of Hwy. 63 and Hwy. 16 (about 25 miles south of Rochester) and was pronounced dead at the scene. KROC
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Altra Federal Credit Union awarded $45,000 in relief grants to 12 members facing terminal illness in partnership with the TriUnity Foundation—these funds will cover essential costs and help restore peace of mind. KTTC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Rochester thanked its employees and partners for their swift storm response on Thursday, June 26 after heavy rain caused localized flooding and travel disruptions. Public Works, utilities and emergency services cleared debris and managed water flow—keeping residents safe and advising caution around standing water. KIMT
- ➤ Olmsted County deputies are joining a statewide speed enforcement campaign that will run through September 2—part of efforts during the 100 deadliest days on Minnesota roadways to reduce speeding along Highway 14 and other areas. The sheriff’s office plans to take action if drivers fail to follow speed limits and adjust to road conditions. KTTC
- ➤ SE MN Together completed a study on a Transportation Management Organization—this transit revamp could boost service reliability and workforce mobility for 11 counties by addressing service coordination and public awareness issues. Funded by a $350,000 grant, the study laid out steps to set up the TMO with Southeast Service Cooperative providing administrative support. KIMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rochester's EA Therapeutic Health received a $20,000 grant from The Hartford to expand its adaptive sports program by acquiring adaptive trail hybrid wheelchair bicycles for a summer inclusive biking initiative, and the funding also provided high school athlete Aidan Falcon (a wheelchair basketball player) with a personalized sport wheelchair that eases his training schedule. KIMT
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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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German Language Meetup
4-6 p.m. — Define Conference Room — Free entry — Practice your German with speakers of all skill levels in a welcoming environment.
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July 28 to August 1 — Northrop Community Education — $2190 — Enhance your Linux skills with in-depth system administration training and hands-on labs.
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