Good morning, Rochester.

Rising diesel costs have forced Channel One Regional Food Bank to limit food donations to families, with per-visit amounts dropping from about 60 pounds to between 40 and 50 pounds.

The nonprofit has revised truck routes and seeks local help as fuel expenses climb by 48% since August, adding roughly $4,200 each month.

On Monday, Minnesota lawmakers visited New Richland to assess flood damage after waters reached several feet in the community.

Matt Donovan, a Kasson-Mantorville grad, suffered a severe brain bleed during a college football game in North Dakota and is recovering in the ICU at a Fargo hospital after emergency surgery (his family is raising funds to help with recovery costs).

Agri Star rehired 400 workers after a fire destroyed 75 percent of its plant in Postville on Monday.

The company said the rehiring will boost operations + support recovery amid ongoing repairs.

Flo Rida and Mitchell Tenpenny will team up for the Whistle & Whiskey Tour at the Mayo Civic Center on Feb.

7 — the duo’s concert blends rap with country in a high-energy show. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m.

Doc, the medical drama set in Minnesota, returns with season 3 premiering today at 8 p.m. on FOX (episodes stream next day on Hulu) as it weaves local details like Mayo Clinic and Paisley Park into its storyline.

The Minnesota DNR is buying red pine cones for $95 per bushel and other cones at varying prices through October to help reseed over 5,000 acres this fall.

Residents must first register as suppliers at local forestry offices before collecting cones (restrictions apply).

The City invites locals to try Week Without Driving from Oct.

1-8 by replacing three car trips with walking, cycling, or rideshare, and join a planning session at John Marshall High School on Oct. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. with free bus rides on Oct. 5.

Rochester City Council will finalize next year's tax levy and an $800 million budget as discussions continue—officials expect the tax levy to be around $125 million to support city services.

Matt Donovan, a Kasson-Mantorville grad and two-time All-District quarterback, suffered a serious brain injury after a head-to-head collision during a college football game and is recovering in the ICU in Fargo — his family has launched a GoFundMe to help with his care.

Olmsted Medical Center, partnering with local autism associations, is holding its annual vaccine clinic on Saturday, Oct.

3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Northwest clinic (on 55th Street) to offer extended appointments, private spaces and expert support for flu and COVID shots.