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$5 million gift allows for expansion of St. Mary's University in Rochester
Mar 14

Mar 14 $5 million gift allows for expansion of St. Mary's University in Rochester

News | 2017
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Thanks to a donation from two local philanthropists, St. Mary's University of Minnesota will break ground this spring on an addition to its Cascade Meadow facility in Rochester.

Facing backlash, Rochester Athletic Club cancels 'Trump Gang' meeting
Mar 13

Mar 13 Facing backlash, Rochester Athletic Club cancels 'Trump Gang' meeting

News | 2017
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The Rochester Athletic Club announced over the weekend that it had canceled an upcoming event organized by Brian Braaten. 

6-8 inches of snow possible Sunday across southeast Minnesota
Mar 11

Mar 11 6-8 inches of snow possible Sunday across southeast Minnesota

News | 2017

Snow will begin making its way into the area Sunday, with the heaviest rates of snowfall expected in the afternoon and evening. 

UMR adds gender-neutral restroom on its University Square campus
Mar 10

Mar 10 UMR adds gender-neutral restroom on its University Square campus

News | 2017
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The decision to do so was made following a recommendation from a student, who pointed to UMR's administration that there was a need for a gender-neutral facility on the university's campus.

Mayo announces $217 million expansion and modernization of St. Marys Campus
Mar 9

Mar 9 Mayo announces $217 million expansion and modernization of St. Marys Campus

News | 2017
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Mayo Clinic plans to invest $217 million over five years to renovate and expand its St. Marys Campus, the Rochester-based medical system announced on Thursday.

Public invited to 'roll up their sleeves' and help design the Heart of the City
Mar 8

Mar 8 Public invited to 'roll up their sleeves' and help design the Heart of the City

News | 2017
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Designers working on plans for Destination Medical Center's Heart of the City are inviting the community to come dream with them.

Rochester poised to eliminate all local restrictions on liquor sales
Mar 7

Mar 7 Rochester poised to eliminate all local restrictions on liquor sales

News | 2017
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The Rochester City Council voted unanimously Monday to begin the process of removing all local restrictions on liquor sales.

Pro-Trump organizer has a history of making obscene posts to Twitter
Mar 6

Mar 6 Pro-Trump organizer has a history of making obscene posts to Twitter

News | 2017
News

In recent months, Brian Braaten has used his Twitter account as a platform to share his oftentimes racist and bigoted views with his 364 followers.

Oh, those pesky crows
Mar 2

Mar 2 Oh, those pesky crows

News | 2017
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The city has invested tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to chase the birds out — with mixed results.

Think the arena proposal is dead? Not so fast.
Mar 1

Mar 1 Think the arena proposal is dead? Not so fast.

News | 2017
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In an email Wednesday, Brad Jones, executive director of the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau, said "the arena project is going very well – lots of great progress."

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
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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
News

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
News

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
News

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
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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.

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