Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Cheap Charlie's closed on July 31 and its retiring owners received a 3-D printed miniature replica of the restaurant — complete with its iconic pig on the roof — as a heartfelt memory of a Rochester staple.
The gift symbolizes a cherished piece of local history.
This weekend, local events include free corn from Aug.
14 to 16, a memorial run honoring Lance Pfrimmer in Rochester, board game fun at Castle Con, cat videos at Pop’s Art Theater, Gold Rush Days in Oronoco, and Silver Lake Pool closing on Aug. 16.
💼 Business
Warby Parker opened its new eyewear store in the Apache Mall today and will host its official celebration on Saturday, Aug.
15 — marking the chain’s 9th Minnesota location.
🏛️ Government
Rochester Public Utilities is renovating the Apache Mall water tower to remove old paint and install LED lights to extend its life.
The project, planned years in advance and expected to finish by the end of September, has drawn interest from local businesses + supportive logo displays.
📰 Real Estate
A historic event barn estate on 41 acres near Oxbow Park is up for sale outside Rochester.
The property features a 2016 ranch and the Bearwood Event Barn (built in 1917, renovated in 2019) with options to buy the home for $995K, the barn for $1.35M, or the entire estate.
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