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Rochester lawmaker wants to let voters decide whether to legalize marijuana
Feb 8

Feb 8 Rochester lawmaker wants to let voters decide whether to legalize marijuana

News | 2017
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Eight states, plus the District of Columbia, have legalized cannabis for recreational use. 

DMC board OKs $38 million apartment complex in downtown Rochester
Feb 8

Feb 8 DMC board OKs $38 million apartment complex in downtown Rochester

News | 2017
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The Destination Medical Center Corporation Board gave the go-ahead to a 156-unit apartment complex to be developed on the south end of downtown

Noseworthy visiting the White House to discuss veterans health care
Feb 7

Feb 7 Noseworthy visiting the White House to discuss veterans health care

News | 2017
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Noseworthy is scheduled to meet with Dr. David Shulkin, the Trump Administration's choice to head the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Video: Familiar faces featured in 2018 Super Bowl 'handoff' video
Feb 6

Feb 6 Video: Familiar faces featured in 2018 Super Bowl 'handoff' video

News | 2017
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"OK Minnesota, now you're on the clock."

Rochester's GoRout wins NFL-sponsored technology competition
Feb 5

Feb 5 Rochester's GoRout wins NFL-sponsored technology competition

News | 2017
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GoRout was one three businesses selected by the NFL as winners of the league's second annual "1st and Future" event at the Texas Medical Center Innovation Institute in Houston. 

How a Rochester restaurant helped fulfill a patient's final wish
Feb 3

Feb 3 How a Rochester restaurant helped fulfill a patient's final wish

News | 2017
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A simple story that "really does ring that bell about what is unique and special about this community."

Key takeaways from Noseworthy's speech to Rochester business leaders
Feb 3

Feb 3 Key takeaways from Noseworthy's speech to Rochester business leaders

News | 2017
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Dr. John Noseworthy, president and CEO of Mayo Clinic, delivered the keynote address to a crowd of 700 business leaders at the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce's annual member celebration.

Local lawmaker wants to require you to have a permit to use bike lanes
Jan 27

Jan 27 Local lawmaker wants to require you to have a permit to use bike lanes

News | 2017
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State Rep. Duane Quam, a Republican from Byron, puts forward a bill that would require cyclists to register for a permit prior to using urban bike lanes

Grassroots effort emerges to redesign Rochester's city flag
Jan 26

Jan 26 Grassroots effort emerges to redesign Rochester's city flag

News | 2017
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The existing Rochester flag was introduced in 1980 following a design competition, in which 200 proposals were considered

Wicked Moose to close this spring
Jan 24

Jan 24 Wicked Moose to close this spring

News | 2017
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The site will eventually be cleared to make way for a four-story, 135-unit workforce housing project. 

Gov. Dayton to undergo treatment for prostate cancer at Mayo Clinic
Jan 24

Jan 24 Gov. Dayton to undergo treatment for prostate cancer at Mayo Clinic

News | 2017
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One day after fainting during his annual State of the State address, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Gov. Dayton highlights Rochester startup during State of the State Address
Jan 23

Jan 23 Gov. Dayton highlights Rochester startup during State of the State Address

News | 2017
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Storm warning: Mild weather to give way to wintry mix of rain and snow
Jan 23

Jan 23 Storm warning: Mild weather to give way to wintry mix of rain and snow

News | 2017

A winter storm warning has been issued for much of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday evening. 

Local volunteers launching monthly event series to support entrepreneurship
Jan 20

Jan 20 Local volunteers launching monthly event series to support entrepreneurship

News | 2017
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The program — which already operates in dozens of cities across the U.S. — is based on the idea that entrepreneurs can network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee.

Megan Johnston out as executive director of Rochester Art Center
Jan 19

Jan 19 Megan Johnston out as executive director of Rochester Art Center

News | 2017
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For the second time in two years, the Rochester Art Center is going through a change in leadership. 

One last 'Rah Rah' — Boston firm selected to create new brand for Rochester
Jan 19

Jan 19 One last 'Rah Rah' — Boston firm selected to create new brand for Rochester

News | 2017
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Three local organizations are working together to re-brand Rochester.

City to begin soliciting offers for the sale of the historic Armory building
Jan 18

Jan 18 City to begin soliciting offers for the sale of the historic Armory building

News | 2017
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The City of Rochester will soon reopen its request for proposals for the future use of the now-vacant Armory building.

Entrepreneurs rolling the dice on a spot for gamers in northeast Rochester
Jan 18

Jan 18 Entrepreneurs rolling the dice on a spot for gamers in northeast Rochester

News | 2017
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A new hobby and games store is slated to open soon in Rochester.

Democrat Walz will attend Trump's inauguration ceremony
Jan 17

Jan 17 Democrat Walz will attend Trump's inauguration ceremony

News | 2017
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Congressman Tim Walz, a Democrat representing Minnesota's 1st District, will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday.

Wanted: Uber and Lyft drivers in Rochester
Jan 17

Jan 17 Wanted: Uber and Lyft drivers in Rochester

News | 2017
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With a new ride-sharing ordinance on the books, the companies appear to be one critical step away from launching service in Rochester: signing up drivers. 

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