Saturday, December 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rochester man was arrested for possession of over 83 grams of controlled substances and DUI during a traffic stop. KTTC
- ➤ An Olmsted County Judge convicted Scott Bunch for his involvement in a gunfight at a Rochester apartment complex, amidst charges including reckless discharge of a firearm and second-degree assault. KROC
- ➤ A Rochester man was charged with drug possession and other offenses after a Christmas Eve shooting incident led police to discover drugs at his home. KROC-AM
- ➤ Police in Rochester recapture a sex offender who removed his ankle monitor and attempted to flee, now facing additional charges. KIMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A civil case brought by outgoing city council member Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick against newly elected council member Andy Friederichs, questioning his residency and eligibility for the position, is progressing in the Olmsted County Court. KIMT
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Castle Con: A Tabletop Gaming Extravaganza
Castle Con is a weekend-long event in Rochester offering a wide variety of tabletop games, tournaments, and family-friendly activities for gamers of all levels.
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WIT Soirée: A French Culinary Evening at the Library
Experience an evening of French-themed cuisine, beverages, and motivational speakers while supporting the Rochester Public Library.
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