Good morning, Rochester.

The second annual 30 for Freedom race took place early Saturday to raise funds for victims of human trafficking on a 3-mile route from Assembly church to Essex Park—one dedicated runner began at midnight.

Organizers said over 210 participants joined and are aiming to nearly match last year's fundraising total.

Saturday morning’s inaugural Walk in the Park Day for Autism was held at Soldiers Field Park and hosted by the RT Autism Awareness Foundation—families enjoyed a bouncy castle, bubble station, free breakfast and bicycle rides, while the event raised $4,215, slightly below its $5,000 goal.

On Saturday evening, a young Rochester man named David Munoz Romero was injured in a motorcycle crash on Highway 14 near mile marker 162 in Waseca County as he was taken to North Memorial while the Waseca County Sheriff's Office + Fire Department responded.

Rochester police charged Siara Mae Pries with first-degree burglary, felony terroristic threats, and gross misdemeanor assault after he broke into a home on August 8 on 3rd Street Northwest+ he threatened the homeowner and had a previous conviction for attacking a security guard at St. Marys Hospital.

A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling on ghost guns dropped a felony charge against Thout Nathaan Aguek from Rochester—charges that began after police found gun parts with no serial number at his home.

A recent Minnesota Supreme Court ruling dismissed a felony charge against 21-year-old Thout Nathaan Aguek after police responded to an April disorderly conduct call in northwest Rochester and later found unnumbered gun parts at his home.

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.

Create Your Own Ceramic Cup

2-4 p.m. — Art Heads Emporium — Registration required — Craft your own unique ceramic cup with expert guidance in a friendly downtown atmosphere.

Rochester Female Entrepreneurs Networking Meet-Up

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Collider Foundation — Free entry — Connect and grow your network with local women entrepreneurs in a supportive setting.