Good morning, Rochester.

A Rochester woman allegedly led police on a chase in April that ended when she crashed into a city building and was found competent to stand trial on charges of obstruction by interfering with a police officer, felony fleeing, and driving while intoxicated — she will attend a settlement conference on October 28.

Rochester Public Schools proposed closing Friedell Middle School, the former Mighty Oaks Early Learning building, and Skyline Elementary building at Tuesday’s board meeting—these closures aim to cut around $13 million in district expenses and address declining enrollment while ensuring programs find new homes. A final vote on Sept. 23 will decide whether to sell Skyline and complete the process.

The City of Rochester is hosting a series of workshops to help residents boost indoor air quality, lower utility costs, and improve housing safety in partnership with the Center for Energy and Environment.

The sessions will be held at the Development Services and Infrastructure Center on West River Parkway, with the first workshop on September 25 — covering home electrification basics.

Rochester will host its first public open house for the 2.5-mile Willow Creek Regional Trail project on September 16 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Olmsted County Public Works Service Center—residents can ask questions and offer input as the project is still in the feasibility study phase.

Mayo Clinic Health Systems plans to close six clinical locations in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells by Dec.

10—reducing its network from 25 to 19 sites. The system said patients will be redirected to nearby facilities in Mankato, New Prague, Albert Lea and La Crosse.

Sixteen-year-old Konnor Repp returned home after receiving a new heart at Mayo Clinic in June—it took 246 days of treatment.

He looks forward to turning 17 on October 1 and spending time fishing with family as the community celebrates his recovery.

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.

World Ballet Company - The Great Gatsby

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamor of the Roaring Twenties through a Broadway-style ballet adaptation of Fitzgerald’s classic.