Good morning, Rochester.

Rochester will host National Philanthropy Day on Nov.

10 at the Empire Event Center as registration opens for professional fundraisers and nonprofits. Bestselling author Cherian Koshy will speak on major gifts in the morning and nonprofit board engagement in the afternoon, and board members may attend free.

Mayo Clinic donated $15,000 to The Landing (a well-known community partner) to help fund local programs.

The donation was announced today to boost ongoing community support.

Uni Uni Bubble Tea launched its mobile food trailer last week at Gibbs Elementary School’s back-to-school party, now serving smoothies, bubble waffles, and croffles around Rochester.

The outlet plans to expand its menu and announce additional features in October – keep an eye on their social media for updates.

The Minnesota Department of Education launched a 28-person task force to review standardized tests yesterday.

The panel includes Rochester Public Schools' Chief Academic Officer (and the Kasson-Mantorville Superintendent) and will start its review soon.

Duke, a local dog with epilepsy, survived 16 days in rural Becker County after an animal attack and weight loss.

He is now receiving care at Isaacson Veterinary Hospital in Park Rapids while his family works to raise funds for his recovery — a rescue aided by a thermal drone search.

Olmsted Medical Center is offering drive-through flu vaccines for local residents today (Tuesday, Sept.

29) to make getting vaccinated easier and safer. The new service aims to reduce waiting times and improve community access to flu prevention.

Public Health Departments, Olmsted Medical Center and Mayo Clinic will bring flu vaccines to area schools today to help counter 274 flu outbreaks reported in schools this year (the initiative aims to protect both students and staff).

J.J. McCarthy was traded by the Vikings on Monday to the New York Giants for a future 5th-round pick in the 2027 draft (after reports of limited growth at quarterback).

The Giants need extra backup after Jaxson Dart's injury.