Good morning, Rochester.

Rochester will host National Night Out today from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at High Pointe Lane NW, where residents can enjoy food and fun with the Rochester Fire Department & Rochester Police Department amid mostly sunny weather and a chance of stray showers from wildfire smoke.

On Tuesday morning, a Rochester driver, Jose Munoz Dominguez, 23, was hurt when his 2014 GMC Sierra went off eastbound Interstate 90 near the Dexter exit—he hit a fence and was taken to St. Marys Hospital with help from the Mower County Sheriff’s Office.

A 23-year-old Rochester man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on I-90 near Dexter when his pick-up truck left the road Tuesday morning—he was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Rochester police raided two apartments earlier this summer and charged 28-year-old Aries Nyee Candler with first-degree drug sales and possession after officers found over 170 grams of cocaine and related evidence while searching (4321 Boxwood Place NW) and (1111 41st Street NW); his bail was set at $100,000 following a 2016 drug sales conviction.

Deputies responded near Elgin around 7 a.m. when a stolen car crashed into another vehicle and the suspect then fled on foot after breaking into a nearby home—authorities have since lifted the shelter in place order but the active manhunt continues.

Rochester law enforcement raided two apartments in June and found over 170 grams of cocaine, cash and drug paraphernalia — 28-year-old Aries Nyee Candler was charged with first-degree drug sales and possession and appeared in court on Tuesday with bail set at $100,000.

The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners released the 2025 Resident Survey results, showing about 80% of residents rate the county as a good place to live and feel safe — though many want more affordable childcare and greater government transparency.

County leaders will use the feedback to guide future improvements.

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.