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For first time ever, Minnesota House passes bill allowing Sunday liquor sales
Feb 20

Feb 20 For first time ever, Minnesota House passes bill allowing Sunday liquor sales

News | 2017
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After years of debate on the issue, the Minnesota House passed a bill Monday to repeal the state's ban on Sunday liquor sales

Rochester March for Science scheduled for Earth Day
Feb 20

Feb 20 Rochester March for Science scheduled for Earth Day

News | 2017
News

Rochester is among more than 150 cities worldwide with March for Science rallies scheduled for Earth Day, April 22.

2017 SocialICE draws 40,000
Feb 20

Feb 20 2017 SocialICE draws 40,000

News | 2017
News

For the second straight year, temperatures were remarkably warm throughout the duration of the February event — with highs getting up to 60 degrees by Saturday afternoon.

Walz schedules town hall meeting for Rochester
Feb 16

Feb 16 Walz schedules town hall meeting for Rochester

News | 2017
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The event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23 at Rochester Community and Technical College.

Journalist from Boston Globe's 'Spotlight' team to speak in Rochester
Feb 15

Feb 15 Journalist from Boston Globe's 'Spotlight' team to speak in Rochester

News | 2017
News

Rochester Community and Technical College will welcome Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Stephen Kurkjian to campus this month.

Up for debate: To strengthen or weaken the position of Rochester mayor?
Feb 15

Feb 15 Up for debate: To strengthen or weaken the position of Rochester mayor?

News | 2017
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In the coming years, Rochester will go through a rare transition of power at City Hall as two of its top officials prepare to give up their posts.

Warm weather won't melt plans for Rochester's 9th annual SocialICE
Feb 13

Feb 13 Warm weather won't melt plans for Rochester's 9th annual SocialICE

News | 2017

"We will move forward with the event as planned," says RDA's executive director.

Noseworthy defends Mayo Clinic's 'mild' response to immigration order
Feb 12

Feb 12 Noseworthy defends Mayo Clinic's 'mild' response to immigration order

News | 2017
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Noseworthy argues that a more aggressive response would not have been in line with "Mayo's style."

RAEDI aims to grow region's startup scene with $1 million investment fund
Feb 10

Feb 10 RAEDI aims to grow region's startup scene with $1 million investment fund

News | 2017
News

Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. is set to launch a $1 million angel investment fund in the first quarter of 2017.

Lyft has formally submitted its paperwork to begin operating in Rochester
Feb 9

Feb 9 Lyft has formally submitted its paperwork to begin operating in Rochester

News | 2017
News

Though smaller in size, Lyft is Uber's top competitor in the fast-growing ride-sharing industry. 

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
News

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
News

"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
News

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
News

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
News

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. 

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