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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Old School Arcade in Rochester restarted its axe-throwing league on July 3 after a quiet period from the pandemic—operators needed 20 more signups before passes stopped selling at 5:30 p.m. that day, and the tournament winner received a three-month pass to enjoy over 50 retro arcade games. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At 11:30 a.m. today, Rochester Police responded to a fatal shooting on 41st Street NW — after finding a man shot outside an apartment building and attempting lifesaving measures — and they urged anyone who saw suspicious activity to call 911. KTTC
- ➤ Rochester Police responded to a fatal shooting outside an apartment complex in the 1000 block of 41st Street early Thursday morning—no arrests have been announced as the investigation continues. KROC-AM
- ➤ A 22-year-old woman was arrested after hitting a male pedestrian and driving into a squad car around 5 a.m. Thursday morning in the parking lot of the Riverview Suits apartment complex (the pedestrian was taken by Mayo Clinic Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries), police said. KROC-AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Ott, a senior at Holmen High School, earned a fourth-place finish at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair with an adjustable aircraft nose cone developed over nearly a year — aided by a Winona industrial supply company that used new machining tools to craft his design — and he plans to study aerospace engineering. KTTC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Norton traveled with Prof Joel Traver and students to Siheung City in South Korea to explore workforce training, renewable energy and cultural exchange—touring historic sites, energy facilities and local universities. The group met with local officials at City Hall and attended cultural performances while planning a reciprocal visit by a Siheung delegation in 2026—strengthening their sister city partnership. KIMT
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rochester City Council is set to vote on the design for the outdoor part of the planned sports complex Monday evening. The plan calls for eight artificial turf baseball/softball fields, two artificial turf soccer fields and 12 pickleball courts with a $65 million price tag funded by sales tax dollars (voters approved the tax in November). KROC
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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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Enterprise Linux System Administration Training
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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Myron Elkins Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of country music with rising star Myron Elkins as he headlines a charitable concert.
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P’tit Café in Rochester
2-3:30 p.m. — Café Aquí — Free entry — Engage in French conversation while enjoying coffee and delicious treats with fellow enthusiasts.
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