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Rochester
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The first Kody Gilpin Charity Car, Truck, and Bike Show took place Saturday afternoon at Back Home Harley-Davidson in Rochester to honor local mechanic Kody Gilpin, who died in February 2025 from Marfan Syndrome—visitors joined a silent auction raising money for the Marfan Foundation and the American Heart Association. KTTC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bryant Meyer, a bakery cake designer at West Circle Drive Hy-Vee, earned the Legendary Customer Service Award after 16 years of work and celebrated his honor with family, colleagues, and Hy-Vee executives on Friday—he received a crystal trophy and a free trip of his choice. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Twin Cities man, 29 year old Kenwone Darrian Pruitt, pleaded guilty to felony property damage after a police chase in southeast Rochester began when he left an impound lot without paying fees and damaging vehicles — he will be sentenced in October. KROC-AM
- ➤ Authorities have identified 35-year-old Jermaine Barker, a Rochester man, as the victim of a homicide in downtown Minneapolis when a gunman fired multiple shots at a group on a sidewalk around 2:00 a.m. Wednesday + no arrest has yet been made. KROC-AM
- ➤ A Twin Cities man pleaded guilty to felony first-degree property damage after leading police on a chase in Rochester last year when he left an impound lot without paying—he is scheduled to be sentenced in October. KROC
- ➤ David Engle, who admitted his cowardice after killing his 86-year-old step-great-grandmother, was denied parole Friday by the Minnesota Supervised Release Board—citing his lack of empathy and an incomplete release plan. KTTC
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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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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.
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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.
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Champions of Wellness Healthcare Summit 2025
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Special hotel rates apply — Leaders in healthcare explore systemic well-being and clinician wellness.
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