Good morning, Rochester.

Heritage Pet Hospital moved to a new facility with modern equipment and expanded treatment areas to improve pet care in Rochester.

The hospital will host an open house on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (featuring guided tours, a bounce house, sandwiches, refreshments and a ribbon cutting).

Following severe storms yesterday, many Rochester residents remain without power more than 24 hours later.

Utility crews (using backup generators) and officials (monitoring safety) are working to restore service.

Residents along 10 1/2 Ave NW ask if sidewalk work contributed to a maple tree falling on a parked Honda Pilot during a storm with 60+ mph winds (city officials said the tree fell due to the severe weather and routine care).

A popular local noodle restaurant began construction on its second location in NW Rochester next to Firestone Tires after the success of its state-first hand-pulled noodle shop on 16th Street SW.

The site is under active development — no opening date has been set.

Kwik Trip is removing its iconic roller grills from every store by Sept 21 — a long-standing feature — and moving hot dogs, brats, and tornados to warming racks inside its Hot Spot display cases.

Lake Zumbro officials have detected dangerous blue-green algae on the lake and are urging residents to keep dogs and children away from affected waters; warning signage is planned at local boat launches.

The Minnesota DNR warned boaters yesterday as nearly half the state faces severe drought, urging caution on local waterways (officials recommend checking water levels before travel).

MnDOT advises drivers to check 511 for road conditions and plan ahead for Labor Day weekend travel.

The agency recommends slowing down in construction zones and staying alert for farm equipment and deer on Minnesota roads.

Cafe Steam's famed Pumpkin Spice Latte is back—available since Sept.

3 and expected to run until Thanksgiving. The drink is praised for its balanced spice flavor that avoids the usual excessive sweetness.

Rochester Total Wine & More is launching a series of wine and whiskey tasting classes starting Sept.

10 with sessions running through December and priced from $20 to $30 per person. The events offer a fun, affordable date night or friend outing in the local venue.