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Five groups submit proposals to reuse Rochester's Armory building
May 8

May 8 Five groups submit proposals to reuse Rochester's Armory building

News | 2017
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The city-owned building, which dates back to 1915 and is on the National Register of Historic Places, has sat empty since the fall when the senior center moved into its new 125 Live facility.

May 8
May 8 Want to help design a new city flag? Here's your chance to get involved.

News | 2017
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The Rochester Flag Project is following in the footsteps of many cities around the country that are updating their flags and reconnecting with urbanism and good design.  

Rochester senator wants to raise Minnesota's smoking age to 21
May 4

May 4 Rochester senator wants to raise Minnesota's smoking age to 21

News | 2017
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According to Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation, raising the tobacco age would prevent 30,000 Minnesota kids from becoming smokers over the next 15 years. 

One of Minnesota's finest musical talents is headed for Rochester
May 4

May 4 One of Minnesota's finest musical talents is headed for Rochester

News | 2017
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Dessa, who in addition to a singer is also an accomplished writer and spoken word artist, will perform as a solo artist for the Rochester show. 

Meet the 24-year-old who dropped out of law school to become Rochester's carillonneur
May 3

May 3 Meet the 24-year-old who dropped out of law school to become Rochester's carillonneur

News | 2017
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Austin Ferguson is just the fourth person to hold the position of Mayo Clinic carillonneur since the Plummer Building opened in 1928.

Peace Plaza to host free dance and fitness classes throughout the summer
May 3

May 3 Peace Plaza to host free dance and fitness classes throughout the summer

News | 2017
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"Move on the Plaza" runs June 2 through Aug. 28. Classes will include West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Zumba, Barre, Pound and yoga. 

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."

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