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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rochester police said a 38-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle while lying in the eastbound lanes on the 2700 block of Salem Rd. Southwest near Bamber Lake (first responders attempted life-saving measures before pronouncing him dead). KROC
- ➤ A 20-year-old woman driving an SUV was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after her vehicle left the road and entered a ditch near the Hwy. 52/57 interchange—13 miles northwest of Zumbrota—on Sunday evening while her teenage boy passenger was unharmed. KROC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rochester police executed a search warrant at a home on Elton Hills Ct.—a man was charged with first-degree drug sales and possession after officers seized over 12 ounces of meth, including 342.4 grams from a first aid kit found in a bedroom. KROC-AM
- ➤ Rochester police searched a home in the 900 block of Elton Hills Ct (NW Rochester) and seized more than 12 ounces of meth from a bag marked 'first aid kit' that held 342.4 grams of the drug, charging 43-year-old Shane Christopherson with first-degree drug sales and drug possession (bail was set at $20,000). KROC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ During National Farmers Market Week from August 3-9, immigrant farmers are showcasing traditional produce in Rochester as part of a program by The Village Agricultural Cooperative that rents local land for farming and supports about 250 families. The market operates Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. near Covent Church and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the History Center of Olmsted County and MLK park pavilion. KTTC
- ➤ Latino Fest returns to Rochester on September 20 at the Château Theater and Peace Plaza from noon to 7 p.m.—the free event will offer live music, dance, authentic food, cultural exhibits and a new Chihuahua Dog Fashion Show to celebrate Latin American culture and unity. KIMT
- ➤ Friends of the Rochester Public Library and the Rochester Art Center are hosting the Big Picture book sale on August 6 and 7 on the Art Center's patio in Rochester where visitors can purchase oversized books priced between $5 and $10. Proceeds will support library operations — and visitors will enjoy free art center entry from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the sale. KIMT
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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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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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