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Rochester
Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kutzky Park in Rochester will host its annual Porchfest on September 13 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM with more than a dozen local bands performing at a free outdoor music festival. Local vendors + food trucks will serve residents and visitors throughout the event. KIMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A May survey from the Federal Reserve Bank and Hospitality Minnesota showed that Rochester restaurants experienced a 60.4% rise in supply prices from February to April; owners at places like Francisco’s and Saigon Banh Mi and Kung Fu Tea said the cost of items such as steak and eggs has sharply increased—forcing them to adjust their operations to cover rising expenses. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rochester police arrested Dustin Armin Niemeyer (age 51) on Wednesday near Highway 52 and Civic Center Drive after pulling him over for multiple equipment violations and an invalid driver’s license, and a subsequent vehicle search found over 16 grams of methamphetamine, six cell phones, a digital scale, and about 100 baggies used for drugs. KROC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers at Longfellow Elementary School launched a hammock garden as part of a three-phase outdoor classroom project funded by a $2,000 Mayo Clinic community engagement grant — Scheel donated more than 30 hammocks for the project. Students use the garden for silent reading weekly and will soon see an outdoor classroom with benches and a natural playscape added. KTTC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Aune Hall on August 7, county staff used a lottery with bingo tumblers to select 8 businesses for a marijuana microbusiness license—11 applicants were narrowed down with 3 alternates chosen. KIMT
- ➤ Rochester City Council decided to build the outdoor portion of the Regional Sports Complex first and delay the indoor section until more funds are raised after the project went nearly $60 million over budget. DFL Rep. Kim Hicks will revise the 2023 sales tax extension to ensure voters got what they paid for—local law experts and officials are split on whether the changes can easily be made. KTTC
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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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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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End of Summer Car Show
1:30-5 p.m. — 1000 12th St SW, Rochester, MN — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with a showcase of classic and modified cars, family fun, and delicious food.
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