Good morning, Rochester.

Rochester City Council designated the Downtown Commercial Historic District on January 22 and the City with Destination Medical Center is planning a Vision Plan for public spaces that serve community needs — a project website now offers updates, event details, and ways for residents to share input.

One of the Gutierrez brothers charged in connection with the fatal Chick-fil-A parking lot shooting went before a judge in Olmsted County as victim impact statements were read—his sentencing is scheduled for August 19th.

Rochester police arrested 45-year-old Ryan Liskow—described as homeless—on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. after he reportedly threatened a bomb at the Wells Fargo bank branch on 3360 55th St. Northwest, and no explosive was found.

A 45-year-old man experiencing homelessness was charged with felony threats of violence after he held a shoebox near a Wells Fargo bank on Tuesday afternoon in Rochester—police said the box did not contain any explosives.

Rochester police arrested Ryan Liskow, a 45-year-old homeless man, for threatening a bomb at the Wells Fargo branch on 55th St. Northwest Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.—officers found no explosives in the shoebox he carried.

The Olmsted County Board approved three contracts (worth over $39 million) for a new 80,000-square-foot exhibition center at Graham Park in Rochester; groundbreaking will occur in a few weeks and the facility (designed for trade and livestock shows and seating about 1,500) is set to be ready by early 2027.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

August Rochester Minnesota Female Entrepreneurs Meet-Up

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Collider Foundation — Free entry — Collaborate on content creation while connecting with fellow female entrepreneurs in Rochester.

Let's Speak German

4-6 p.m. — Define Conference Room — Free entry — Practice your German in a friendly atmosphere with coffee and snacks available.