MIDWEST ACCESS: June 11, 2026

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Happy Friday Eve! Here’s what’s happening on your Thursday Midwest Access.

SEGMENT 1: Thursdays Downtown

Jessie caught up with executive Director of the Rochester Downtown Alliance, Shaun Fagan at the very first Thursdays Downtown to get the who what where. A couple of highlights, parking changes, 17 new vendors and FINALLY you can buy Thursdays Downtown T-shirts!!! Check it out below

Thursdays Downtown | Downtown Rochester, MN

SEGMENT 2: Juneteenth Celebration

The President of the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, Wale Elegebede shares the plans for this Saturday June 13th. The Rochester Branch of the NAACP is inviting the community to join them for the 21th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 13th 12 PM - 5 PM at the Soldiers Memorial Field Park. The NAACP has been hosting Juneteenth since 2006. Join us for a fantastic fun filled family event with the community, sponsors, and community collaborators.

Find out more here and become a member here NAACP Rochester Minnesota Branch

SEGMENT 3: Watching the WC at Little Thistle

Steve Finnie, Owner of Little Thistle Brewing Company shares his passion for the World Cup and community. They will be hosting most all of the World Cup Watch Parties all summer long at Little Thistle Brewing Company. There are specials brews and swag for the event, but most of all Steve wants to share the incredible sense of community that soccer brings to the world right here to Rochester, MN.

The schedule of events is right here Home | Little Thistle

SEGMENT 4: Real Talk with Robin - Lennar & Enclave at Pebble Creek

Real Talk with Robin is focused today on one of the new 55 and older communities coming to Rochester. Dee Gindt is here to give us more information about Lennar and Enclave at Pebble Creek.

Rochester MN Real Estate Team | Gwaltney Group