Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Rochester.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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