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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 25-year-old Manamany Abella, already serving a five-year term for a past conviction, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the deadly drive-by shooting in Austin in June 2023 — he received credit for 782 days served and three people have been convicted in the case. KROC-AM
- ➤ An overnight collision in Stewartville around 2:18 a.m. Friday injured a Rochester driver and led police to arrest a 24-year-old Brooklyn Center man on suspected drunk driving—he was processed for DWI and taken to the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center. KIMT
- ➤ Rochester police arrested Keywan Johnson (31) after a brief foot chase near Sandbar Court NE for his suspected involvement in two shootings less than 24 hours apart, and they are continuing to investigate the incidents. KTTC
- ➤ Rochester police arrested 31-year-old Keywan Johnson—accused of shooting at occupied vehicles in two drive-by incidents in northwest Rochester—after a brief foot pursuit, with no injuries reported and his first court appearance scheduled for Friday morning. KROC
- ➤ A second inmate, 25-year-old Abella, was sentenced to 10 years in prison—credited with 782 days already served—for his role in the June 2023 drive-by shooting in Austin that left one person dead and two injured; he had been serving time for a 2019 firearm conviction. KROC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EEOC filed a lawsuit against Mayo Clinic after a security guard was denied a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine policy—seeking monetary damages and changes to the clinic's policy in the U.S. District Court for Minnesota. Mayo Clinic declined to comment on the suit due to pending litigation. KIMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mayo Clinic treated the first person in the U.S. with a new breast cancer therapy using actinium-225—an alpha-emitting radiopharmaceutical designed to target cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. The treatment is part of an international clinical trial involving Mayo Clinic sites in Rochester, Phoenix, and Jacksonville along with about 20 other U.S. locations. KIMT
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nathan Graham Concert
5:30-8 p.m. — White Oaks Park — Free entry — Enjoy local music and food trucks in a welcoming park environment.
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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.
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Tea Cup Candle Making Class
1-3 p.m. — Art Heads Emporium — Supplies included — Create beautiful candles with dried florals in a charming atmosphere.
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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.
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