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Rochester
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The century-old Wanamingo school will be converted into a full-time day care this fall by a local family as renovations near completion—its gym will also be opened for community use for sports like volleyball and basketball after the K-W district moved students to Kenyon last January. KTTC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 78-year-old Medford motorcyclist crashed off Hwy 60 about 10 miles west of Wabasha on Sunday after 5:15 p.m. and was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester with non-life-threatening injuries — he was not wearing a helmet. KROC-AM
- ➤ A 78-year-old motorcyclist from Medford crashed his bike off Hwy 60 about 10 miles west of Wabasha on Sunday afternoon — he was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester with non-life-threatening injuries. KROC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Rochester Public Schools launched a three-tier plan to reduce chronic absenteeism by sending messages to families and offering extra support for students missing 10% of class time—Superintendent Kent Pekel said the measure targets challenges that grew during COVID-19 and continue as classes resume. KROC-AM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, a section of the Cascade Lake Trail near West Transit Village is closing on weekdays for about three weeks for construction and stormwater upgrades — the full loop will be inaccessible during the week while remaining open on weekends. KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews from MnDOT will begin resurfacing Hwy. 52 & Hwy. 57 on September 8, reducing lanes to single traffic flow in work zones from Zumbrota to County Road 7 and from Kasson to the Zumbro River, with completion expected by October 6. KROC
- ➤ A dedication ceremony for the new SE Minnesota Peace Officer’s Memorial will be held on September 11 at Soldiers Field Park in Rochester — the event starts with site tours from 5 to 6 p.m. and a program at 6:30 p.m. that will honor the 45 officers who lost their lives serving the community. KIMT
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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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October Rochester Minnesota Female Entrepreneurs Meet-Up
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Collider Foundation — Free entry — Join fellow female entrepreneurs for bookkeeping tips and valuable networking.
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