Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of September.
Good morning, Rochester.
The City of Rochester will host a rescheduled fireworks show at Soldiers Field Memorial Park on Friday at 9 p.m. City workers will decide by 2 p.m. if weather forces a move to Saturday, and J&M Displays Inc. will add 500 extra shells to boost the display.
Do Portugal Circus arrives at Apache Mall until Sept.
6 with 20 international performers including trapeze artists and dancers. The family show offers weekday 7:30 p.m. performances plus multiple Saturday and Sunday shows (tickets should be purchased through the official website).
Rochester Public Schools will enforce new football gameday policies this fall to improve safety and manage crowds at local high school games.
The new rules include student ID checks, an earlier start time (5:30 p.m.), and required adult supervision for middle school students.
The Byron school district’s new levies take effect this school year to fund local schools.
District leaders say the measures, approved at the end of August, are designed to improve educational resources.
Allied Veterinary is building a 24/7 emergency vet clinic in South Rochester to treat urgent animal emergencies while local clinics handle routine care.
Construction is in early stages and the facility will open on Memorial Day.
Olmsted County Public Health Services earned a national award from NACCHO for creating a regional data-sharing model that helps small counties spot health trends, and a state committee will invest $1.6 million annually starting in 2026 to support similar tools statewide.
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