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Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hiawatha Homes’ Festival of Trees is in its 40th year and is on display at the Kahler Grand Hotel Downtown from Friday to Sunday. More than 80 decorated trees are shown and donations help support needed disability services. KTTC
- ➤ The Rochester Youth Hockey Association's Peewee A and AA teams are hosting a drive called Mustangs Hockey SHUT OUT HUNGER at Graham Arena to collect food and basic items for The Landing MN, a nonprofit aiding people without stable homes, with the drive running through December 2. Players, families, and community members are donating items like beef sticks + Hormel Compleats, fruit cups, and hygiene products as the teams compete to collect the most. KIMT
- ➤ Families met Santa on Friday at Sargent’s on 2nd Avenue — the site of the annual S’mores and Santa event — where festive activities, live music and treats brought holiday cheer. The free event continues today and will offer additional sessions tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. KTTC
- ➤ Yesterday, the Rochester Fire Department rescued Santa Claus from atop Old City Hall for the 51st time during the Here Comes Santa Claus festivities—he then helped light the Peace Plaza Christmas tree with Mayor Kim Norton and held free photo sessions at the Galleria mall. KIMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kwik Trip unveiled its 2025 holiday cup design that it calls 'wrapping paper for coffee' and said the cups will arrive in stores the first week of December. The company, known for its popular coffee and growing store network across the Upper Midwest, expects the new design to boost its winter sales. KROC-AM
- ➤ Newt’s is serving a limited-time shake made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch at its Rochester spots that mixes breakfast flavors with dessert. The drink will be on the menu for a few more days—so food lovers are urged to try it soon. KROC-AM
- ➤ Thousands of shoppers visited Apache Mall on Nov. 28 for Black Friday deals as JCPenney held free jewelry and discount giveaways while new store Made 4 You and pop-up MN Chicks welcomed busy crowds — marking the mall’s busiest shopping day — and local retailers reported strong sales. KIMT
- ➤ Sal Terrae, a new boutique from the Downtown Next Door Retail Pop-Up Shop initiative, opened on November 22 at Fagan Studio (324 Broadway Ave S) and is run by Lori Tauchnitz with her daughters Emma and Taylor, who moved from online sales to a physical storefront. The shop will operate until February and plans to find a permanent downtown location afterward. KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city announced that due to snowfall, parking restrictions in downtown Rochester are set to take effect from midnight to 8 a.m. on Sunday through Tuesday — vehicles in violation will be ticketed and towed. KIMT
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Work of eARTh Teen Art Club
1-4 p.m. — Rochester Art Center — Free entry — A collective of teen artists focused on sustainability and community action through creativity.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administration II Training
Mon, Dec 8 – Thu, Dec 11 — Huntington Learning Center Rochester — $1890 — Enhance your Linux skills with hands-on training in Rochester, MN.
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Mozart After Hours
5:30-9 p.m. — Historic Chateau Theatre — Free entry — Experience a delightful evening of chamber music featuring masterpieces and a world premiere in a charming setting.
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The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company
3:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical holiday adventure in a heartwarming ballet filled with enchanting moments and delightful characters.
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Travis Anderson Trio - Christmas Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy classic holiday tunes with a modern jazz twist from the acclaimed Travis Anderson Trio.
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Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas
7:30-9 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Tickets available — Experience the timeless music of John Denver performed live this holiday season.
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Wee Wednesday - My Wee Christmas Tree
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Sargent's on 2nd — $15 class fee — Decorate a “wee” Christmas tree while enjoying a festive reading and treats.
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WFPB Holiday Potluck
6-8 p.m. — 1800 High Pointe Ln NW, Rochester, MN — Cost info not listed — Celebrate the holidays with delicious whole food plant-based dishes and community connections.
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World Juniors Hockey Pre-Tournament Series
7-10 p.m. — Rochester Recreation Center — Cost info not provided — Witness young hockey talents battle it out in exhibition games featuring Denmark, Switzerland, and Sweden.
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