🌱 Large Drug Bust In Rochester + Oldest Acapella Group Coming To Town

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• Monday: Sunshine, pleasant and warmer. High: 70 Low: 52.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 76 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Rochester-Mason City:

1. Thoung Duong Duy Nguyen of Rochester was charged last Friday in relation to a raid of his home, where several different drugs were seized and gun ammunition was found. Nguyen was found out after he made a social media post related to selling drugs. A Rochester investigator responded to the post "attempting" to purchase from him, and once Nguyen allegedly agreed to sell him a bottle of codeine, a search warrant was granted. During the bust, police seized about two and a half pounds of liquid cocaine, along with several other items found in his home. Nguyen has been ordered to Olmsted County Court for an initial hearing that will be held on May 24. (kdhlradio.com)
2. A tentative plea deal has been accepted by an Olmsted County man who was shot at while fleeing from officers in an incident back in December. According to the Olmsted County Court, Jesse Johnson has pled guilty to a second-degree assault charge with the dismissal of two other charges from last June. Johnson was arrested in Iowa in February and is currently being held in the Olmsted County Jail. (kdhlradio.com)
3. One of the oldest acapella groups in the nation is making its way to Rochester tonight to perform at Mount Olive Lutheran Church at 7:30 p.m. The Spizzwinks are coming to town as part of "Spring into Fun Week" as Adam McPhail is returning home with the group to bring a performance the community will not soon forget. The Spizzwinks have been traveling and performing around the country since 1914. McPhail, a Mayo High School graduate, says he is honored to be performing with such an iconic group in his hometown. Tickets are on sale for the show at the door. (KIMT 3)

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Today and tomorrow in Rochester-Mason City:

Monday, May 15

• 10-Year Anniversary Bash - Little Thistle Brewing (4:00 PM)
• PCHS Puppy Yoga - Paws And Claws Humane Society (5:00 PM)
• Puzzle Night - LTS Brewing Company (7:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 16

• Young Authors, Young Artists Conference - Rochester Community And Technical College (9:45 AM)
• Chamber 101 - Rochester Chamber of Commerce Conference Room (3:30 PM)
• Family Storytime & Literacy Activities - Rochester Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rochester Public Schools put out a special Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there who continue to work hard raising the wonderful students in the Rochester School system. (Rochester Public Schools via Facebook)
• The Nordic Shop has finally released its Spring/Summer collection for the Oleana of Norway line. Stop by the shop at the Galleria at University Square to get a live look at the collection if the Facebook live video isn't enough for you. (Downtown Rochester, Minnesota via Facebook)
• Members of the Rochester Police Department and the rest of Team MN have finally made their way to Washington D.C. after finishing the 250-mile Road to Hope ride. This ride honored all of those who tragically have lost their lives in the line of duty and the family members they have left behind. (City of Rochester, MN Police Department via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you soon for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.