Good morning, Rochester.

KTTC staff and local leaders recalled where they were on Sept.

11, 2001 as sunny skies shifted to urgent calls that stirred shock in Rochester. They recounted early morning gatherings and waiting at public facilities + noted how the community united in the face of the tragic events.

Community members gathered at Zumbrota’s fire station to dedicate 1.5 miles of Highway 58 to honor officer Gary Schroeder Jr., who promoted mental health support for responders before his death in 2023.

Later this month, the Invisible Wounds Project will stage a four-day bicycle ride against suicide along the highway.

The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating several local businesses, confirmed the Minnesota Department of Labor.

Mayor Kim Norton said she alerted officials at DEED, Labor and Industry, and the Attorney General while federal representatives continue monitoring the inquiry.

Jefferson Elementary will host a free health fair offering medical services and health screenings for community members.

The event aims to help local families access care and stay healthy.

Viv’s Groovy Garden Guidance shares tips for local residents by noting that dying magnolia branches may be caused by a fungus and explaining the benefits of heirloom plants while advising on watering new trees and shrubs to keep gardens healthy.