Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester continues its tradition of honoring community members with the Mayor’s Medal of Honor for their significant contributions, with nominations open until October. KIMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Benjamin Randel Pater pleads not guilty to charges after allegedly stabbing a teenager over a photo sent to a 14-year-old girl, with his trial set for May 5, 2025. KIMT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local farmers in Rochester benefit from dry weather for an efficient and early harvest season, with optimistic yields despite the need for fire caution. KTTC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce will host a session on the 'Ignite Student Learning' referendum proposing $200 million for Rochester public schools over 10 years. KTTC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Southeastern Minnesota and North Iowa to experience warm, windy conditions with high fire danger on Wednesday due to strong south winds and dry air. KIMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Walmart now offers its employees and their dependents expanded cancer treatment options at the Mayo Clinic, covering most cancer types with the new program. KIMT
SHOP NEWS
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Leonid & Friends: A Tribute to Iconic Classics
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EAGLES Noon Ladder Play on Mondays & Wednesdays
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11th Annual Rochester Gala
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RaeLynn Live at Mayo Civic Center
Experience an evening of storytelling and music with country singer-songwriter RaeLynn as she showcases her latest songs and celebrates her musical journey.
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Let's Speak German!
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Rochester Area Sportsman's Bingo Event
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PAWsitivity: Therapy Dogs on Campus
Experience comfort and stress relief by spending time with therapy dogs at University Square on Tuesdays.
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Eagles Noon Ladder Games
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University of Minnesota Rochester Discovery Day
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