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Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nextdoor has reintroduced its Treat Map for Rochester—residents can add their homes so families know where to find festive stops for trick-or-treating this Halloween. KROC-AM
- ➤ On Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.—the Kutzky Park Neighborhood Association will hold a meeting at the United Way office to discuss Mayo Clinic’s upcoming West Logistics Center with its planned linear park and loading dock. Officials say the project will be reviewed to address concerns about light pollution and traffic while ensuring safe pedestrian access. KIMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hollandberry Pannekoeken is expanding into La Crosse with a new restaurant opening in the former Wells Fargo building, and construction is underway. The restaurant from Rochester (which has served the community for over 30 years) said it will share updates as the build-out continues. KIMT
- ➤ Kendra Scott’s pop-up shop returns to Rochester on October 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at EVEN Hotel—20% of all sales will support metastatic breast cancer awareness through Inheritance of Hope. KROC-AM
- ➤ The City of Rochester said its North Broadway road improvement project is ahead of schedule, with east sidewalk work set to finish by Oct 24 and west work by late November—local business owners note better traffic flow and a return of customers as the full project is scheduled to end by June. KIMT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A national list of 50 best small towns for fall colors did not include any Minnesota towns, so a writer has made his own list featuring local favorites (Bemidji, Ely, Grand Marais, Lanesboro, Lutsen, Stillwater and Winona). This new list questions the criteria of the national ranking and highlights the beauty of Minnesota's fall season. KROC-AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Motorists heading to the Mayo Clinic campus in downtown Rochester will face road closures today as part of the clinic’s ($5 billion) expansion project that includes new underground utility work and transit station connections. Two streets will be closed with traffic control workers stationed during peak travel times, and some closures are set to end early next year (1st St NW and 5th Ave NW closures). KROC-AM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Hemp Maze at Willow’s Keep Farm, just north of Rochester on Highway 52, offers a unique fall outing with tall hemp forming a maze; it is open weekdays from 11 AM—6:30 PM, Saturdays from 11 AM—5 PM and today from noon—5 PM with $6 admission and an optional $15 Hemp Farm Tour that educates visitors on hemp uses. Guests are advised to wear closed-toed shoes and visit during the day if they want to avoid the haunted farm experience. KROC-AM
- ➤ A list of Rochester Halloween costume ideas has been shared, offering residents creative options like Mayo Clinic staff outfits and local legends—helping party-goers show their unique city pride. The collection gives fun inspiration for those looking to celebrate the holiday with a distinct Rochester twist. KROC-AM
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Girl Named Tom Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the award-winning harmony of the sibling trio who captured hearts on The Voice.
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Cans for Kids
8 AM – 12 PM — Ronald McDonald House Charities Midwest MN, WI, IA — Donations accepted — Bring aluminum cans for recycling to support children and families in need.
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Rochester Hot Cider Hustle
Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K — — Rochester, Minnesota — — Participate in a festive race with sweet swag and hot cider at the finish.
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