What's up Rochester! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Chicago man transported to Rochester in 'revenge porn' case (postbulletin.com) — A Chicago man is now in custody at the Olmsted County jail, accused of sharing explicit images of a Rochester woman without her consent after their relationship ended. Charges were filed earlier this year, and a warrant was issued when he missed a June hearing. Local readers are also reminded that a 24-hour crisis line is available in Rochester for anyone facing sexual exploitation.
2. Rochester Hotel Security Guard Accused of Brandishing Gun on Peace Plaza (krocnews.com) — Rochester police have charged a Stewartville man who was working security at a downtown Rochester hotel on Peace Plaza after an incident where he's accused of brandishing a gun at a guest. Court documents describe video showing a silver object pressed into the victim's jawline, and another guard corroborated that a firearm was used. The defendant is scheduled for a first court appearance in November.
3. Photos: A walk through Rochester construction on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 (postbulletin.com) — Downtown Rochester is a maze of detours as construction surges ahead on the city's Link Bus Rapid Transit line and Mayo Clinic's massive "Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester" expansion. Photos show how cranes, tunnels, and closures are reshaping Second Street and nearby corridors. If you're driving or walking downtown, expect changing routes and heavy activity around Mayo's campus.
4. Rochester Salvation Army urges people to volunteer for the upcoming holiday season (kaaltv.com) — Rochester residents are being asked to sign up early for Salvation Army Red Kettle and dental clinic volunteer shifts ahead of the holiday season. A new Golden sign-up system is rolling out, but staff can still schedule individuals, families, or groups by phone right now. If you want to help locally, you can already get on the calendar.
5. 1 year after Annunciation shooting, Rochester agencies boost schools safety (kaaltv.com) — In the wake of last year's Annunciation school shooting and a later incident in Stewartville, Rochester schools, first responders, and Olmsted County law enforcement have been stepping up active-threat training. Recent full-scale exercises at a local high school helped agencies coordinate police, fire, and ambulance responses. Officials say families should also plan for both major crises and everyday school emergencies.
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