Good morning, Rochester.

An 18-year-old Rochester man was arrested Friday night after a high-speed chase on Hwy.

52 — he faces charges of felony fleeing and misdemeanor speeding and is set to appear in court this fall.

Rochester police responded to Walmart North after a dead man was found in a vehicle in the parking lot+ his body was taken to the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office while the investigation continued.

Rochester's 911 communications center has added an automated callback system to reduce the nearly 10% of calls that disconnected before being answered.

The system, implemented earlier in July, redials callers automatically and plays a recorded message so they can press 1 for help or 2 if no assistance is needed, and a Public Safety Telecommunicator follows up if there is no response after two attempts.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety warned Minnesota residents on X about a text scam that falsely claims to be from a DMV — a fake agency that never sends messages asking for money—and urged locals to delete suspicious texts.

Mayo Clinic announced that it acquired a new NVIDIA supercomputer to boost its AI research and improve patient outcomes with faster pathology slide analysis.

The hospital said it is partnering with Aignostics to train an AI on more than 1.2 million images (drawing on a platform of over 20 million digitized slides) as part of its Bold. Forward. Unbound. strategy.

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.

Let's Speak German!

4-6 p.m. — Define conference room — Free entry — A welcoming environment for all skill levels to practice German and enjoy coffee and snacks.

Argentine Tango Milonga

7:30-11 p.m. — Blue Moon Ballroom — $15 adults / $10 students + $5 lesson — Enjoy a tango lesson followed by a night of social dancing.

Nathan Graham Concert

5:30-8 p.m. — White Oaks Park — Free entry — Enjoy local music and food trucks in a welcoming park environment.

Memory Café in Rochester

2-3 p.m. — Zadeos Pizza — Voluntary contribution — A supportive gathering for those affected by dementia to share experiences and enjoy community activities.

Tea Cup Candle Making Class

1-3 p.m. — Art Heads Emporium — Supplies included — Create beautiful candles with dried florals in a charming atmosphere.