Good morning, Rochester.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota is asking local volunteers to sign up as mentors for over 400 youth waiting for a match through its Big Summer Adventure campaign.

Adults 18 and older can register by August 31 to join in fun activities — like ice cream outings and kindness projects — that build lasting bonds.

A 21-year-old Rochester man on probation for a vulnerable adult theft case faced two counts of felony theft after a police officer spotted him with a new victim at a northwest gas station on July 6—he allegedly promised $14,000 to repay a loan but took $3,905.50 instead.

Rochester police charged two men after controlled buys led to investigations where a 61-year-old from Rochester sold 150 M30 fentanyl pills and a 38-year-old from Kasson sold 200 M30 pills; the charges were filed in Olmsted County Court on Wednesday — the suspects are set to appear in court next spring.

Rochester police arrested 23-year-old Erimondre Lee on Wednesday for a shooting that took place Sunday night at Village Green Apartments on 41st Street NW—this incident marks the fourth shooting in the city in less than a month.

Rochester police arrested two more teens after a 15-year-old said he was beaten and hit with a pistol at the 1st Street Ramp around 8 p.m. on Monday — one 17-year-old was taken Tuesday and a 16-year-old on Thursday.

Mayo Clinic will close its Damon Patient Parking Ramp on July 26 to prepare for demolition and the building of a new clinical facility.

Starting today, the West Parking Ramp on Center Street and 5th Avenue NW will serve patients on floors 1-5 (floor 6 is reserved for employees) as additional parking is planned.

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.

Avey Grouws Band Concert

5:30-8:00 p.m. — John Withers Sports Complex — Free entry — Experience an evening of blues-infused music with the Avey Grouws Band and local food vendors.