Good morning, Rochester.

A Rochester man, Joseph Robert Augedahl, 46, was charged with first-degree drug sales for selling 60.5 grams of meth in controlled buys conducted in June and July—he pleaded not guilty at his initial court appearance, is out on $10,000 bail, and his trial is set to start next May.

The Minnesota School Nutrition Association’s 68th Annual Conference began Sunday at Mayo Civic Center where over 500 school nutrition professionals met to plan healthy meals for students—Tuesday will feature the Midwest’s largest nutrition exhibit show with 160 vendors offering local food options.

Today, Rochester has closed the intersection of 4th St. Southeast and 19th Ave. Southeast to install a multi-lane roundabout that will improve traffic flow.

City officials have placed detour signs along East Circle Dr., Hwy. 14 and 15th Ave. Southeast—project work is scheduled to finish by late November.

Olmsted County will host its first lottery for cannabis microbusiness registrations on Thursday, Aug.

7 at 2 p.m. at Aune Hall at Graham Park using a random drawing to select eight winners+ the application period for these registrations has closed+ retail business registration applications will open on Monday, Aug. 11.

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.

Pressed Florals Class

6-8 p.m. — Art Heads Emporium — Cost varies — Create stunning floral collages with a variety of pressed flowers and frames.