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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rochester man with five previous impaired driving offenses was sentenced to four months in jail—serving 30 days each year for four years—for a felony DWI after a December traffic stop in downtown Rochester, and he also received five years of probation and a $1,000 fine. KROC-AM
- ➤ Mohamed Noor Jimale, a 24-year-old man from Faribault, admitted to a lesser second-degree criminal sexual conduct charge for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old in Owatonna and was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison—he will also serve 10 years of supervised release after his term. KROC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rochester Police Department has managed nearly full staffing and will swear in eight new recruits later this fall — even as a statewide pass rate drop of over 37% challenges many agencies. KTTC
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Leadership Greater Rochester and its community partners launched the Youth Connections Sports Trailer Tuesday at Franklin Elementary School to offer free sports equipment and more play opportunities for local youth; Rochester Parks & Recreation will manage the trailer so community groups can reserve it through the city rental system. KIMT
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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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