🌱 Missing Woman From 2021 Potentially Found + 24-Hour Taco Spot Delay

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Rochester-Mason City Patch newsletter.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 84 Low: 63.
• Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 82 Low: 67.

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

1. On Wednesday in Rochester, police discovered a vehicle submerged in a retention pond containing a body believed to be that of a missing Rochester woman, Jodi Boeckermann, who disappeared in November 2021. Responding to a call about a visible bumper in the pond, officers and a dive team retrieved the Pontiac Grand Am and found the body along with Boeckermann's ID and wallet. While the police have not officially confirmed the identity, further examination will be conducted, and although foul play is not currently suspected, the vehicle seems to have been in the pond for a significant duration. (KROC-AM)
2. Although it has not been completely confirmed as of yet, more plans and conversations are being had involving Popeyes Chicken locations coming to Rochester later in 2023. Conversations about the fast food chain coming to the city began way back in January 2021 but it wasn't until June 2022 the chain responded speaking on two potential locations coming in north and south Rochester. A permit has been filed for a location on Villa Road but nothing yet has been put into action about the prospective southwest site in Bakers Square. As of now residents of Rochester can enjoy spicy chicken at the local restaurants present in the city and more updates are to come about the potential arrival of Popeyes. (Rochester Post Bulletin)
3. Rochester has to wait a bit longer for the newest 24-hour taco shop as Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop is now expected to open in September rather than June. Giliberto's claims to be Minnesota's most authentic Mexican taco shop with its expansive menu, but the community especially is excited to be able to soon get a taco any hour of the day. The taco shop will be opening in northwest Rochester by Highway 52 on Bandel Road. Hopefully, this will be the last construction delay and Giliberto's will be serving the public in the next few months. (KROC-AM)

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Today and tomorrow in Rochester-Mason City:

Friday, June 30

• Women's Walk & Coffee At Douglas Trailhead (9:00 AM)
• Friday Night-Wood Fired Pizza And Wine At Salem Glen Winery (4:30 PM)
• Made Up: The Improvised Play At Rochester Civic Theatre Company (7:30 PM)

Saturday, July 1

• Fourth Of July Weekend Camaro Show At Rochester Chevrolet Cadillac (8:30 AM)
• Free Family Showing Of Paws Of Fury: The Legend of Hank At CineMagic Hollywood 12 Theatres (10:00 AM)
• Picks And Pints At Kinney Creek Brewery (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Another successful Safe City Nights are in the books for the city of Rochester and its Police Department. These events would not be possible without the assistance of the city's sponsors, if you missed this one don't panic because another one is coming up at Jefferson Elementary on Jul. 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (City of Rochester, MN Police Department via Facebook)
• The next two Rochester City Council meetings are officially set for Jul. 10 and Jul. 24 at 7:00 p.m. You can look up the agendas as well as how to submit public opinions, and how you can view the meeting by following the link. (City of Rochester, MN Government)
• Downtown Thursdays are taking over by storm in downtown Rochester with its wide variety of food and vendors taking over the streets. With more than 115 vendors weekly, there are endless possibilities to experience on a Thursday night. (Downtown Rochester, Minnesota via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another 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.