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Rochester Public Library now offering portable WiFi hotspots for checkout
Feb 28

Feb 28 Rochester Public Library now offering portable WiFi hotspots for checkout

News | 2017
News

The initiative is designed to help the 42 percent of Olmsted County households that lack access to broadband Internet service.

Run Boy Run, a favorite of Garrison Keillor, to perform in Rochester
Feb 27

Feb 27 Run Boy Run, a favorite of Garrison Keillor, to perform in Rochester

News | 2017
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The Tuscon-based quintet Run Boy Run will cap off a week-long residency in southeast Minnesota with a performance Saturday at the Rochester Art Center.

United Airlines to add daily service from Rochester to Chicago's O'Hare
Feb 27

Feb 27 United Airlines to add daily service from Rochester to Chicago's O'Hare

News | 2017
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Beginning June 8, United will offer three daily flights from Rochester International Airport to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport

Minnesota Senate approves Sunday liquor sales; law to take effect in July
Feb 27

Feb 27 Minnesota Senate approves Sunday liquor sales; law to take effect in July

News | 2017
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It marks the first time in the state's 159-year history that both chambers of the Legislature have voted to repeal the state's ban on Sunday sales.

It took a full year, but Uber is finally ready to add service in Rochester
Feb 26

Feb 26 It took a full year, but Uber is finally ready to add service in Rochester

News | 2017
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Uber will be the second company to move into the Rochester market since the adoption of the city's new TNC ordinance.

Walz weighing run for Minnesota governor
Feb 24

Feb 24 Walz weighing run for Minnesota governor

News | 2017
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If he chooses to run, Walz would just an already crowded field of Democrats that includes St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and State Auditor Rebecca Otto.

Gains by minority students push Rochester's graduation rate to 85%
Feb 23

Feb 23 Gains by minority students push Rochester's graduation rate to 85%

News | 2017
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Rochester's four-year graduation rate rose nearly four points in 2016, fueled by double-digit increases among minority students.

Wells Fargo building up for sale in downtown Rochester
Feb 22

Feb 22 Wells Fargo building up for sale in downtown Rochester

News | 2017
News

The property is located right on Peace Plaza in the core of Destination Medical Center's Heart of the City sub-district.

Lyft sets Thursday for Rochester launch
Feb 21

Feb 21 Lyft sets Thursday for Rochester launch

News | 2017
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Lyft will be the first company to begin operating under Rochester's new ordinance regulating transportation network companies.

Warm weather to give way to winter storm across southeast Minnesota
Feb 21

Feb 21 Warm weather to give way to winter storm across southeast Minnesota

News | 2017
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Update: The storm watch has been upgraded to a blizzard warning.

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
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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
News

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. 

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