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Farmers market moves outdoors this weekend
May 2

May 2 Farmers market moves outdoors this weekend

News | 2017
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In one of the surest signs that summer is near, the Rochester Downtown Farmers Market is ready to move back outdoors.

OMC's BirthCenter welcomes another new mom — Olive the Goose
May 2

May 2 OMC's BirthCenter welcomes another new mom — Olive the Goose

News | 2017
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According to OMC, Olive resided near the BirthCenter for several weeks as she prepared her nest and took care of the eggs.

Congress rejects Trump on NIH funding — a big win for medical researchers
May 1

May 1 Congress rejects Trump on NIH funding — a big win for medical researchers

News | 2017
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A bipartisan budget released Sunday gives the NIH an additional $2 billion for the fiscal 2017 year.

Glynn becomes first candidate to enter Rochester's 2018 mayoral race
May 1

May 1 Glynn becomes first candidate to enter Rochester's 2018 mayoral race

News | 2017
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Jordan Glynn announced his candidacy last week to a room of supporters at the Conley-Maass-Downs building in downtown Rochester.

Winners of the 2017 Next Generation Storytellers youth journalism contest
Apr 29

Apr 29 Winners of the 2017 Next Generation Storytellers youth journalism contest

News | 2017
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Encouraging students to share stories that impact their lives and their community. Sponsored by William L. French, Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria & the Rochester Area Family YMCA.

Reshaping Rochester's skyline: 30-story tower proposed for Michael's site
Apr 28

Apr 28 Reshaping Rochester's skyline: 30-story tower proposed for Michael's site

News | 2017
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If built, the tower would become one of the tallest buildings in Rochester and, combined with the now-under-construction Hilton Hotel, would drastically reshape the downtown skyline.

Mortenson presents plans for Mayo's first Discovery Square building
Apr 27

Apr 27 Mortenson presents plans for Mayo's first Discovery Square building

News | 2017
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The developer tapped to handle Destination Medical Center's Discovery Square project, unveiled plans Thursday morning for the sub-district's first building.

Burton Cummings, singer/songwriter of the Guess Who, to close out Riverside
Apr 26

Apr 26 Burton Cummings, singer/songwriter of the Guess Who, to close out Riverside

News | 2017
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Also announced this week, Grammy-nominated country singer Cassadee Pope will be performing at Riverside on July 23.

JM student becomes Rochester's first speech champion in four decades
Apr 26

Apr 26 JM student becomes Rochester's first speech champion in four decades

News | 2017
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Ola's program focused on how students, specifically students of color, struggle with financing their college education and, in turn, completing their college education.

Does it get any sweeter? A cookie dough truck is coming to downtown Rochester
Apr 26

Apr 26 Does it get any sweeter? A cookie dough truck is coming to downtown Rochester

News | 2017
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The business will serve the dough like ice cream, in dishes and cones topped with treats of your choosing.

Group to host community forum on affordable housing in Rochester
Apr 25

Apr 25 Group to host community forum on affordable housing in Rochester

News | 2017
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According to organizers, the discussion will focus on ways to improve affordable housing availability in Rochester. 

Chipotle competitor, Pancheros, set to open first Rochester location
Apr 24

Apr 24 Chipotle competitor, Pancheros, set to open first Rochester location

News | 2017
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The Coralville, Iowa-based company has more than 60 locations across the U.S., including a handful in the Twin Cites metro.

City administrator calls Wojcik's data request a 'form of intimidation'
Apr 21

Apr 21 City administrator calls Wojcik's data request a 'form of intimidation'

News | 2017
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This is the third time in the past several weeks that Wojcik has requested email correspondence from City Administrator Stevan Kvenvold.

Over $5,000 raised in campaign to help area homeless man find shelter
Apr 21

Apr 21 Over $5,000 raised in campaign to help area homeless man find shelter

News | 2017
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One of the campaign's organizers, Joe Kinsella, wrote to Facebook, "Corey is a very kind man and could use a little help right now."

Spin Doctors to headline first Down by the Riverside concert of 2017
Apr 19

Apr 19 Spin Doctors to headline first Down by the Riverside concert of 2017

News | 2017
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Also announced this week: The Grammy award-winning hard rock group Living Colour will headline week four of the series, on July 30. 

Climate march and expo top this year's list of Rochester EarthFest events
Apr 19

Apr 19 Climate march and expo top this year's list of Rochester EarthFest events

News | 2017
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Rochester EarthFest and Expo celebration is a seven day, volunteer-led lineup of events consisting of several Earth Day related activities at various locations around the area. 

Fundraiser planned for small business destroyed in weekend fire
Apr 18

Apr 18 Fundraiser planned for small business destroyed in weekend fire

News | 2017
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The fire, which began late Friday night, caused an estimated $700,000 in damage, including the loss the building and several luxury cars. 

Street maintenance: The problem Rochester can no longer afford to ignore
Apr 17

Apr 17 Street maintenance: The problem Rochester can no longer afford to ignore

News | 2017
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Over the past 20 years, the city's backlog of unmet reconstruction needs has grown from $19.6 million to over $234.5 million, a staggering 1,200 percent increase.

Road construction season: Here's a list of major projects for 2017 in Rochester
Apr 13

Apr 13 Road construction season: Here's a list of major projects for 2017 in Rochester

News | 2017
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The list of projects includes the $6.8 million reconstruction of 55th Street Northwest.

Let's make Rochester 'A Litter Bit Better'
Apr 13

Apr 13 Let's make Rochester 'A Litter Bit Better'

News | 2017
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The initiative, launched in 2007, is a partnership between the city, local nonprofits and the business community. 

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