Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
Good morning, Rochester.
💼 Business
Primp announced that all remaining Minnesota boutique locations will close on Dec.
23 (with its Rochester store having already closed last summer), and the chain has launched a Farewell Sale with 50% off items as customers shop one last time.
🎭 Culture
On Dec. 31 at 7 p.m., Minnesota theaters will screen Stranger Things: The Finale +in eight local venues+ with showings running through Jan.
1. Tickets +can be reserved+ on each theater's website.
🎓 Education
Stewartville School District will operate on a late start schedule today after a tragedy on Dec.
12, with no morning preschool and a 7:30 a.m. staff meeting for updates; law enforcement and mental health professionals are available to support student well-being.
🏛️ Government
MnDOT says drivers in Minnesota can legally pass a snowplow, but caution is advised since wing plows extend several feet into the lane and may be hard to see in heavy snow.
Drivers should use extra care on winter roads to avoid a dangerous situation.
🎉 Rochester Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
New Year's Eve Celebration
5:30-7:30 p.m. & 8:00-10:00 p.m. — Bleu Duck Kitchen & Oyster Bar — $125 per person — Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an elegant four-course dining experience.
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