Daily
Rochester
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three Rivers Restorative Justice in Rochester released study findings from a University of Minnesota-Duluth survey of 250 clients over 22 months, showing a 96% satisfaction rate and strong completion of reparations agreements. The program uses face-to-face meetings with victims and offenders—helping juveniles reduce reoffending and return smoothly to school and community life. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rochester police reported that a westbound driver was cited for leaving the scene after a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday at 7 p.m. on 55th Street NW at Highway 52 — no injuries were reported. KTTC
- ➤ 46-year-old Malik Johnson pleaded guilty to first-degree assault for hitting community activist Charles Jackson, known as Yammy Bear, with a tire pump at a halfway house on the Olmsted County campus in April, causing a skull fracture and traumatic brain injury while he remains in custody with sentencing set for October. KROC
- ➤ A Rochester man pleaded guilty today to one felony theft charge after admitting to making 12 online transfers totaling over $46K from a woman with dementia who could not assist with the case—he said his gambling addiction led him to spend the money at casinos in Red Wing and Las Vegas. KROC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota State Fair has begun today and will run through Labor Day with fairgrounds open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. — on Labor Day, they close at 9 p.m. Visitors can use Metro transit, park and ride options, taxis, or rideshare, and admission tickets are available online and at the fairgrounds for $20 for adults. KTTC
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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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The Parsonage Discussion
7 p.m. — History Center of Olmsted County — $5 for non-members, Free for members — Delve into the history of The Parsonage and its impact on the community's growth and preservation efforts.
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Mike Oregano Live
7-10 p.m. — Forager Brewery — Check venue for entry cost — Experience the unique sounds of a Jazz/Rock one-man band act.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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