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Walz to run for Minnesota governor
Mar 27

Mar 27 Walz to run for Minnesota governor

News | 2017
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Following months of speculation, First District Rep. Tim Walz formally announced Monday morning his plans to seek the Democratic nomination for Minnesota governor in 2018.

Walz statement on failed House effort to repeal and replace health care law
Mar 24

Mar 24 Walz statement on failed House effort to repeal and replace health care law

News | 2017
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Democratic Congressman Tim Walz, of Minnesota's 1st District, called on Speaker Paul Ryan to make a bipartisan effort on the nation's health care law.

DMC hits $200 million threshold, allowing access to state funding
Mar 23

Mar 23 DMC hits $200 million threshold, allowing access to state funding

News | 2017
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The Minnesota law passed in 2013 requires DMC to hit the $200 million investment threshold before any state funds can be released for public infrastructure projects. 

DMC design team selects four local prototypes for Peace Plaza plans
Mar 22

Mar 22 DMC design team selects four local prototypes for Peace Plaza plans

News | 2017
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Destination Medical Center's plans to redesign Peace Plaza will likely include concepts developed by local creators.

Social media helps reunite Mayo cancer patient with his beloved teddy bear
Mar 22

Mar 22 Social media helps reunite Mayo cancer patient with his beloved teddy bear

News | 2017
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Aiden Remme, 5, lost his beloved bear, Tedz, during a recent trip to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

RST adds second daily flight to Atlanta
Mar 21

Mar 21 RST adds second daily flight to Atlanta

News | 2017
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Delta Air Lines announced plans Tuesday to add a second daily flight connecting Rochester to Atlanta. The additional line of service will begin June 9.

No surprise here: Rochester is America's best city for nurses, report says
Mar 20

Mar 20 No surprise here: Rochester is America's best city for nurses, report says

News | 2017
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The report analyzed things like cost of living metrics, average wages and hospital quality scores to determine the top 10 cities for nurses to live in the U.S. 

John Marshall Math Team scores big at state tournament
Mar 17

Mar 17 John Marshall Math Team scores big at state tournament

News | 2017
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The JM Math Team finished 4th in the state for the second straight year, scoring an all-time school record 109 points at the meet. 

Trump's budget proposal would likely cost Mayo millions in research funding
Mar 16

Mar 16 Trump's budget proposal would likely cost Mayo millions in research funding

News | 2017
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The president has proposed cutting $5.8 billion from the National Institutes of Health, or roughly a fifth of its $30.3 billion annual budget.

Calling all the local ladies: A night just for you in downtown Rochester
Mar 15

Mar 15 Calling all the local ladies: A night just for you in downtown Rochester

News | 2017
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The event — which brings women together downtown for shopping, dining and giveaways — is scheduled for Thursday, March 23 from 5 to 9 p.m.

$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
News

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
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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."

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