Good morning, Rochester.

Rochester Public Library cut the ribbon on a new baby play spot Monday, Sept.

15—featuring a sensory-friendly play area, play sets including a model RPT bus and cars, and a baby gym program relaunch—and celebrated funding from Minnesota Energy Resources and a $5,000 grant.

Sen. Klobuchar nominated Byron residents Tamara and Jeramy Lawson for Minnesota’s Angels in Adoption honorees due to their work in child welfare — they will travel to Washington, D.C. to be recognized for their contributions.

Rochester is holding community feedback sessions for the planned 6th Street Bridge project that will improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle access—today’s session at Riverside Central Elementary School focuses on landscape design.

The project is 60% complete and invites local artists to apply for a public art piece for the bridge’s shade structure, with applications due by Sept 19 and construction set to begin fall.

Brighter Tomorrows has opened registration for its 'Go for the Gold' fundraiser at Cascade Lake Park on October 25 — the event will include kid races, a 3k family fun walk, 5k and 10k runs, virtual options, and Halloween-themed contests such as costume prizes and pumpkin decorating — with proceeds supporting families facing childhood cancer.

Mayo Clinic Health System will close six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells starting December 10 as it shifts services to nearby sites due to staffing shortages and fewer patient visits—part of an effort to modernize rural care.

Caledonia city officials said they are working to find a new provider or lease the local clinic to keep care available for the aging community.

People’s Energy Cooperative is seeking developers for the Oronoco Crossings housing project on a 5.25-acre site with utilities available—interested parties must submit qualifications by November 14, and the project will include a mix of housing options that meet local zoning codes.

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.

Blippi: Join the Band Tour

2-3:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Ticket required for entry — Experience a lively music performance with Blippi, Meekah, and friends for the whole family.

Fall Ball Family Festival

2-6 p.m. — Camp Victory — $5 per person or $25 per family — Enjoy activities like pumpkin painting, mini ziplining, and apple cider at this family-friendly festival.