Good morning, Rochester.

The HOA Leadership Network launches a new chapter in Rochester to offer free training and resources for local HOA board members.

The organization will hold its first meeting on Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Saint Mary’s University’s Cascade Meadow facility — 2900 19th Street Northwest — with the Chamber of Commerce hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m.

John Marshall seniors gathered yesterday morning to mark their final first day with a sunrise celebration at their school— a cherished tradition before graduation.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library celebrated 20 years of giving free books to kids in Southeast Minnesota (marking a milestone in local reading growth).

A new electronic marquee at Mayo Civic Center now displays local concerts, conventions and community events, with improvements including Chateau Theatre restroom updates and power upgrades in Mayo Park (cost: $417,250) supporting events for residents and visitors.

Rochester Public Transit will switch operators from Transdev to Via Transit on Sept.

1 to improve service as ridership rebuilds after the COVID-19 downturn. Paratransit riders will begin using a new tracking app on Sept. 1 and a broader service update will come in December.

MnDOT crews start paving on the I-90/Highway 52 interchange today.

Eastbound drivers wanting north on Highway 52 must detour via the northbound Highway 63 exit near Stewartville, while those headed south should use I-90 Exit 224 at Eyota + County Road 7; the northbound off-ramp reopens when work ends.

Minnesota deer hunters must buy a firearms or muzzleloader license by Sept.

10 to be automatically entered in the DNR antlerless permit lottery; winners will receive a postcard for use with their regular license (no extra application is needed).