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Rochester
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Alternative Learning Center’s Monica Eggert won the Education Support Professional of the Year award for 2025-26 after 13 years with Rochester Public Schools - her colleagues praised her unique way of greeting students every morning. She will earn a $1,200 honorarium, a new device, and an all-expenses paid trip to the national ESP conference next spring. KTTC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Minnesota families are advised by the Red Cross to test their smoke alarms today before falling back the clocks to help prevent fire risks. Experts say working alarms (NFPA) can cut the risk of fatal injuries by half and are essential for home safety ahead of winter. KROC-AM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Travel + Leisure named Minnesota the top Thanksgiving travel spot as Kayak data shows a combined roundtrip flight and hotel cost of $432 for trips between November 21st and 30th—Minneapolis will feature attractions like the Mall of America and Loring Park—making it an affordable option for holiday travelers. KROC-AM
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A $2 million home with a modern design inspired by Mies van der Rohe is for sale in Rochester's Weatherhills neighborhood. The 7,000-square-foot house features 10 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a pond, and a walking path — set on nearly nine acres. KROC-AM
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Rochester Female Entrepreneurs Networking Meet-Up
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Collider Foundation — Free entry — Connect with local female entrepreneurs in a supportive, structured networking environment.
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National Philanthropy Day Celebration
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Empire Event Center — Registration Fee Required — Celebrate philanthropy in the community with workshops and awards honoring outstanding contributions.
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The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
7:30-9 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — VIP packages available — Discover behind-the-scenes tales from the beloved film with Cary Elwes, featuring a screening and exclusive stories.
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RHCSA Exam Preparation Training
8 a.m. — Huntington Learning Center Rochester — $2250 — Get ready for the RHCSA certification with this intensive five-day training course focusing on essential Linux system administration skills.
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Spanish Conversation Meeting
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Rochester Public Library — Free entry — Engage in lively Spanish conversation in a friendly library setting.
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Here Comes Santa Claus
2:30-7 p.m. — Historic Chateau Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with festive activities, Santa's rescue, and tree lighting.
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