Community

POISD was formed in 2020. The nonprofit helped a formerly incarcerated Rochester mother successfully reenter society.

It will be a new 80,000 square foot store located at the northeast corner of Scott Rd. NW and Commerce Dr. NW.

The stage is set for the Governor's Fishing Opener to come to Mankato this weekend.

It was a “blast of color” Saturday morning at the 6th annual Color Run/Walk/Stroll in Stewartville. The event was open to all ages with both kids, adults, and even some canines participating.

Despite the threat for rain, many people made their way to Cook Park Saturday morning for the 2023 Pet Walk fundraiser for Paws and Claws Humane Society.

Even though they had to move the event to a different location due to the threat for rain, over 100 players showed up to participate in the Rochester Area Pickleball Association tournament on Friday and Saturday.

The family will continue to search for answers but wants to uplift the community with a vigil.

The last chick hatched early Monday morning, making the chick count four.

Sing Out Loud MN hosted a community event on Saturday that was free and open to all ages. There were performances, coloring and many other fun activities at the event.

celebration to celebrate planting and making a more beautiful community.

Thought the cold and rain has persisted, city parks are trudging ahead

The graduation rate for the state went up 0.2% between 2021 and 2022.

Starting Monday, April 24th, 65th Street NW will be closed from 37th Avenue NW to 50th Avenue NW. Drivers will need to detour as the road will be completely closed. Construction and the closure are expected to last through November of this year.

Broadway Avenue North will be reduced to one lane in the southbound direction starting April 24th and will remain closed through April 28th.

A ribbon cutting is planned for Saturday evening and tours of the church will be offered to show just how much progress has been made.

It’s a part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Seafood restaurant Pescara announces they will close their doors on Sunday.

Volunteers represent neighborhoods, businesses, service groups, schools and more scouring ditches, parks, and waterways picking up tons of trash.

The Landing has seen an increase in the amount of people it serves and is asking for the community’s help in stocking the shelves.

Participants had the choice of running a 10k, 5k, or both.

To celebrate Ramadan, Mayo High School hosted its second annual Iftar event including students from Century and John Marshall High School’s Muslim Student Associations (MSA).

The new building will open to the public on May 5th at 1 p.m.

Mayor Kim Norton spearheaded local involvement and supported this work by supplementing $5,000 grants to each of the selected and awarded projects.

The Diocese hopes to have completed the building of the Pastoral Center and be moved in by May, 2024.

The Spring Fit City Challenge is championed by Mayor Kim Norton in collaboration with many community partners.

This roadway closure is to facilitate underground utility work being installed as part of the Discovery Walk project.

The menu had several tasty traditional items items like pancakes, sausages, casseroles and even shrimp, sushi and fresh cut prime rib.

One of the first courses to open in Minnesota was jam packed Saturday morning and booked all afternoon.

In total, the City is granting 50 refurbished bicycles.

All routes will follow the current schedules, although some delays are likely.