Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
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💼 Business
Sun Country Airlines will add nonstop flights from MSP in 2026—introducing popular summer routes along with new service to Tulsa and Cancun.
The airline will extend its selling schedule through September to offer more affordable travel options for Minnesotans.
🌲 Environment
Snooki, the largest sea turtle the Minnesota Zoo has ever housed at 310 pounds, was rescued from New Jersey in 2016 and cared for until now — she will soon debut in the new Atlantic Reef exhibit with stingrays, eels, and tropical fish.
🏈 Sports
Section 1 playoffs in southeast Minnesota ended on Saturday, with seven football teams and three volleyball teams earning state tournament berths.
In volleyball the Fillmore Central Falcons will face Ada-Borup-West on Thursday—Chatfield will face Esko while in football teams start quarterfinals on Thursday through Saturday before semi finals at US Bank Stadium— as they prepare to advance further.
🎉 Rochester Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Spanish Conversation Meeting
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Rochester Public Library — Free entry — Engage in lively Spanish conversation in a friendly library setting.
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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