Good morning, Rochester.

Rochester Catholic Schools canceled all after-school activities—President Tina Monosmith offered heartfelt condolences and prayers for families affected by this morning's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.

Court hearings for former trooper Shane Roper are rescheduled to Oct.21 as his defense plans to use public opinion survey results to support moving his trial for criminal vehicular homicide out of Olmsted County — the trial remains slated for March 2026 after the May 2024 crash that killed Olivia Flores.

A homeless man, 37-year-old David Joseph Anthony Proszek with a previous felony, allegedly struck a man three times on the head with a hammer during a verbal exchange at a Rochester park Monday evening shortly before 6:00 p.m.—he now faces charges of second-degree assault and gross misdemeanor fifth-degree assault with $50,000 bail and a court date set for next month.

Two Rochester residents, Abdirahman Omar Yusuf (20) and Ayan Abdiweli Othowaa (23), were charged with felony conspiracy to commit theft after they falsely claimed victim status in a racial slur incident at a local park to secure funds from a NAACP fundraiser.

Rochester Catholic Schools canceled all after-school activities on Wednesday in support of a grieving community after a mass shooting in Minneapolis—extended care stayed open while Grade 9 parent night was rescheduled.

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.

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.

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.

Linux Fundamentals GL120 Training Course

Mon, Sep 22–Fri, Sep 26 — Northrop Community Education — Variable pricing — Comprehensive training class covering foundational Linux concepts and tools for aspiring IT professionals.

2025 NF Symposium

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Mayo Clinic — Registration required — Engage with experts at a hybrid symposium focused on neurofibromatosis.