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Saturday, October 26th, 2024
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shawn Fagan has been named the new executive director of the Rochester Downtown Alliance, bringing a history of local engagement and strategic vision to the position. KTTC
- ➤ A Rochester nonprofit is tackling food waste and supporting local farmers by buying, processing, and distributing over three tons of chickens, with sales and donations planned at the local farmers market. KTTC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former State Trooper charged with the death of a high school student in a crash seeks to move his trial from Olmsted County due to pretrial publicity. KROC-AM
- ➤ In Rochester, MN, Ian Ajal, a 25-year-old man is charged with seven felonies, including making terroristic threats and first-degree burglary, after attempting to cause an explosion during a drug-fueled home invasion with children present. KROC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ ASM Global announced it will lay off about 146 employees at the Mayo Civic Center by the end of 2024 due to a contract non-renewal. KTTC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester receives an $84.92 million federal grant to support the $143.4 million Link Bus Rapid Transit project aimed at enhancing downtown mobility and connectivity. KTTC
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