Good morning, Rochester.

The 3rd Annual Lance Pfrimmer Memorial 8k Run & 1-Mile Walk will be held Saturday, Aug.

15 in Rochester. Participants will pick up registration at the Eagles Club at 8:30 a.m. and support a scholarship honoring Lance's legacy.

Local listeners shared their nostalgia for 10 closed restaurants and shops, including Shakey’s, in a list (compiled from community comments) that reflects lasting memories of Rochester’s past dining and retail experiences.

Castle Con returns downtown from Friday through Sunday, Aug.

14-16 and offers outdoor gaming on Peace Plaza, board game tournaments at the Chateau Theatre and Kahler Hotel, and a scavenger hunt on Saturday at 10 a.m.—attendees can join group or solo play.

Rochester Public Utilities is restoring the water tower near the Apache Mall using a temporary covering (a giant blanket) as crews repaint, repair the structure, and replace aging components for improved safety.

The work is set to finish by November 1.

Five new pickle treats will debut at the Minnesota State Fair (Aug.

27-Sept. 7) and include Pickle Pie, Pickle and Vine Sparkling Wine, Pickle Lemonade, Dill With It Cookie and Dill Pickle Seltzer, offering fairgoers a unique taste experience.

The Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback after a months-long competition & he will have a month of full practice before their Sept.

13 game against the Packers.