Good morning, Rochester.

Two small businesses on 2nd Street SW are facing access challenges as ongoing Link Bus Rapid Transit construction forces sidewalk and road closures, and owners ask the city to add signage & rely on delivery services to reach customers.

The project is expected to finish in summer 2026.

ACHLA will host its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Gala at the Château Theatre on September 19 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., featuring live music and performances to celebrate Latino culture.

The free community event Latino Fest 2025 will be held on September 20 from noon to 7:00 p.m.—it will include a family-friendly Chihuahua Fashion Show along with local vendors and live performers.

The Rochester Salvation Army distributed back-to-school clothing for over 100 Rochester Public School students—marking a successful season of aid—and provided nearly 500 items to children from 35 families in Olmsted County.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester urgently needs blood donations to support surgeries, cancer treatments and care for severe infections because someone requires blood every 10 minutes.

Fixed sites and bloodmobile drives will operate on Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29 and Oct. 15 as part of a local campaign—Rally of the Restaurants and the Super Herber Bros challenge inspired by 11-year-old Nathan Herber.

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.