Daily
Rochester
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Organizers announced that the Rochester Fall Craft and Vendor Shopping event will move to the Rochester Sports Complex at RCTC for 2025 because the Olmsted County Fairgrounds will be under construction for several years. The Fall Show is set for Oct. 11 and will offer free admission and door prizes for attendees. KIMT
- ➤ Zumbro Lutheran Church held its 4th annual block party on Sunday morning with an outdoor service, food trucks, children's games, and music while collecting food for pantries; local scouts sold donuts & gathered donations for the event. Next week the church will host a welcome meal to support Luther College students by calling on community volunteers. KTTC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Transportation is beginning resurfacing northbound on Hwy 52 north of Zumbrota today—crews will also repair lanes on Highway 60 north of Goodhue County Road 7 and shift traffic to one lane—with work expected to finish by Oct. 6. KTTC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Olmsted Medical Center will offer a drive-through flu shot clinic from October 6 through October 23 at the Rochester Northwest Clinic’s upper-level parking lot—operating Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. without requiring an appointment. KIMT
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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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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.
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