Good morning, Rochester.

A collision between a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcyclist from Rochester and a rider on a 1991 motorcycle on Highway 24 near mile marker 13 in Kingston Township injured the Rochester rider Saturday morning—he was taken to Meeker Memorial Hospital while the other rider remained unharmed.

A Rochester man, 48-year-old Bobby Escobar, was charged with sexually assaulting a woman during a drug deal on August 26th in the True Life Church parking lot when she offered her vehicle title in lieu of cash—police later executed a search warrant at his home recovering suspect clothing and 1.5 grams of cocaine while he made a court appearance Friday and is held on $50,000 bail.

A Rochester man is facing charges of first-degree drug sales and drug possession after police raided an apartment on August 27—where they found over 105 grams of meth, fentanyl, cash, and cell phones—and his bail was set at $100K.

A Rochester man, 48-year-old Bobby Escobar, is charged with sexual assault and drug possession after allegedly assaulting a woman during a drug deal in the True Life Church parking lot on August 26—police said the victim fled his vehicle after offering her car title instead of cash and that a search of his home turned up cocaine and suspect clothing.

Gallery 24 in Rochester extended its leaf-themed art exhibit 'Always Be-Leave: Minnesota Leaves As Art' through Sept 16 due to high public interest—fiber artist Julie Yost said the work captures the fleeting beauty of leaves while Kay Fox noted its perfect timing with autumn approaching.

On Sept. 5, about 80 Mayo High School students held a walkout during lunch as part of the Rochester Community Initiative to demand tighter gun controls after the Annunciation shooting—this protest joined similar actions across the nation.

Student organizer Maria Villavicencio Zambrano said the demonstration showed their fear and need for stricter firearm rules.

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.

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.

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.

OpenShift Fundamentals Training

Oct 6-8 — Huntington Learning Center Rochester — Check online for pricing — Dive into the essentials of OpenShift with hands-on Linux training for software development.