Good morning, Rochester.

KTTC's Caitlin Alexander traveled with veterans on a North Star Honor Flight that visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Sept.

16.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester completed a $3.5M renovation and will rededicate its building with a 7 p.m. organ recital Saturday (Sept.

26) and Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., celebrating volunteers.

The Twin Cities game store chain Dreamers Vault is coming soon to Maplewood Square near Best Buy.

It plans to open in October or November and will offer board games, comics (and) collectibles for enthusiasts.

Rachel Platten recalled how playing an unfinished 'Fight Song' on a grand piano (in Mayo Clinic's Landow Atrium) sparked her inspiration during a challenging time, and she later honored that moment by headlining the clinic’s staff celebration featuring local food and live music.

The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce launches Momentum30 (a five-year, $1.34 million campaign) to boost workforce retention, business growth, and regional advocacy.

The initiative aims to connect local talent with job opportunities and drive economic development across southeastern Minnesota over the next five years.

After WWE SummerSlam concluded, a statewide school supply drive raised $62,500 to pack 250 boxes of classroom essentials; Sumner Elementary in Austin was one of 12 recipients, with contributions from WWE, Minnesota Sports and Events, Kids In Need Foundation, Blaze Credit Union + Mall of America.

RPS said a school bus caught fire on Hwy.52 Tuesday afternoon and no students were on board as the driver and support professional evacuated safely.

The district explained routine inspections mostly identify minor issues + buses failing checks are removed from service until repaired.

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs awarded Minnesota $8.8 million in grants to help fight veteran homelessness.

The funds, announced on Sep. 16, may soon support local efforts to provide emergency housing and services (VA).

Crews in Rochester are cleaning up damage from the Sept.

2 storms. Officials said the work is expected to last two to three weeks.