🌱 Road Closure In Mason City + City Seeking Public Feedback On HMP

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Rochester-Mason City Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy. High: 77 Low: 57.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 61.

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

1. On Monday part of Winnebago Way and 1st Street NW will be closed for construction according to the Mason City Engineer Department. It is estimated the road will be closed off to traffic until the end of July. There will still be access to Parkridge Drive, Lakeview Drive, Willowgreen Court, and Winnebago Court for those who utilize these routes. (KIMT 3)
2. The trial of 24-year-old Nautica Cox has been postponed a second time, for his alleged role in the murder of a Rochester man downtown two years ago. According to court records jury selection for his trial will begin on Jan. 8. A second man who was charged in the case, Derek Days is currently serving a 35-year sentence for second-degree murder. Cox is being held in the Olmsted County Detention Center on a $2 million bail. (KROC-AM)
3. The City of Rochester Emergency Management and Olmsted County Emergency Management are seeking public feedback on their joint Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to address natural hazards in the area. They want input from residents, community leaders, and organizations regarding the most significant risks to Rochester and suggestions for reducing damages from future hazard events. Feedback can be submitted to Rochester Emergency Management at bknapp@rochestermn.gov or 507-328-2823. (City of Rochester, MN Government via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Rochester-Mason City:

Monday, June 12

• Total Arts Day Camp At Rochester Art Center (9:00 AM)
• RGR School Show At Red Gate Riding (2:30 PM)
• Puzzle Night At LTS Brewing Company (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, June 13

• Storytime At Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park (2:00 PM)
• Live Music - Joel Ward At The Redwood Room (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pictures have been provided showing the progress being made on the Mason City new airport terminal. The Dean Synder Construction team is putting in the time to get this up and running for the city. (City of Mason City, Government via Facebook)
• From now through Jun. 17, Moorman Clothiers is having a 20 percent off sale for all men's sportswear. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up a quick Father's Day gift ahead of the holiday this weekend. (Mason City Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox soon with 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.