Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, Rochester.
🏘️ Community
City leaders have opened the 2026 National Community Survey for all residents to rate quality of life and local services through Sept.
7. National rankings place Rochester among the best places to live, and the feedback will guide future improvements.
North Star Honor Flight is set to orient 85 veterans & their guardians for an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C.
The orientation will cover essential travel plans and support for all participants.
A Rochester-based women's group will host the two-day Luminary Conference at Kahler Hotel & J Powers at the Hilton on Sept.
24-25, featuring a Business Forum, Business Growth Lab and keynote by Amanda Brinkman. The event is designed to build community and support local women entrepreneurs.
💼 Business
Agri Star will resume limited production this week after a fire left its plant inoperable.
The company said it is taking steps to restart operations safely.
🎭 Culture
The Minnesota State Fair runs Aug.
28 through Sept. 7 in Falcon Heights — nine new vendors will debut 36 food items while several popular booths will not return this year.
🏛️ Government
Rochester Police have purchased four barrier trailers for about $450,000 to improve crowd safety at community events.
The new system debuted at the final Thursdays Downtown event and can also be used for road closures & emergency access.
Repairs on the 85th Street bridge will begin Thursday north of Rochester over Highway 52 and are expected to extend its lifespan.
Highway 52 southbound will close from 7 p.m. Aug. 28 to 5 a.m. Aug. 31 — crews will detour traffic until early October.
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