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Rochester
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KTTC
- ➤ 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. KTTC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KIMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KROC
- ➤ 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. KROC-AM
- ➤ 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. KROC
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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