Good morning, Rochester.

Fundraising professionals in Rochester are calling for nominations for National Philanthropy Day in November—seeking individuals and businesses that make a difference.

Nominations must be received by August 15, and the application takes only five minutes.

A 21-year-old Albert Lea man was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester after his car crossed the centerline on Hwy.

42 near 290th Ave just south of Elgin on Thursday morning — he was buckled up and alcohol was not involved.

Wildfire smoke from Canada has pushed air quality to dangerous levels; an alert covering North Iowa will expire at 12 AM Saturday—southeast Minnesota, including our area, remains under alert until 5 PM Saturday.

Rochester Public Utilities Board will present a budget recommendation next week that includes over $240 million in borrowing costs to meet the city’s 2030 clean energy goal & cover expenses from replacing lost power capacity after a plant fire and rising costs from phased-out tax credits and tariffs. The plan proposes electric rates to rise 6% each year & water rates to increase by up to 9% in the next two years, which would add nearly $6 and about $2 a month to average bills.

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.

Space Monkey Mafia Concert

5-8 p.m. — Cook Park — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of local music and food trucks under the stars.