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RCTC to begin using virtual reality technology in the classroom
Jun 20

Jun 20 RCTC to begin using virtual reality technology in the classroom

News | 2017

On Tuesday, Rochester Community and Technical College announced that thanks to a recent grant, it will begin developing a virtual reality lab on its campus.

BoDeans schedule stop in Rochester
Jun 19

Jun 19 BoDeans schedule stop in Rochester

News | 2017

The BoDeans will make a stop in Rochester this fall for a show at the Mayo Civic Center, the venue announced Monday.

DMC leaders consider how future technology could impact transit plans
Jun 17

Jun 17 DMC leaders consider how future technology could impact transit plans

News | 2017

DMC has set a goal of bringing 30 percent of the workforce downtown on transit by 2025.

Rochester's music scene is beginning to take on a different tone
Jun 12

Jun 12 Rochester's music scene is beginning to take on a different tone

News | 2017

Through conversations with local artists, business owners and music fans, the same theme kept emerging: the community had a need that wasn’t being fulfilled so they made it happen in their city themselves.

Mobile vendor will have your tail waggin’
Jun 8

Jun 8 Mobile vendor will have your tail waggin’

News | 2017

Bone Appetit Canine Bakery (BACB) Unleashed is a mobile vendor of homemade dog treats run by Pam Miller. Miller has been baking dog treats since 1999, using “human-quality ingredients."

Temps could reach 100 degrees this weekend in southern Minnesota
Jun 7

Jun 7 Temps could reach 100 degrees this weekend in southern Minnesota

News | 2017

Temperatures will reach 90 degrees by the weekend, with forecasts showing the possibility of 100 degrees for Sunday.

Behind the curtain: Internal drama puts Civic Theatre's future in jeopardy
Jun 6

Jun 6 Behind the curtain: Internal drama puts Civic Theatre's future in jeopardy

News | 2017

In less than 24 hours, an open letter expressing a lack of confidence in the organization's leadership has attracted signatures of more than 250 people, many of whom are outraged over the board's decision to fire longtime creative director Greg Miller.

Minnesota DFL taps Rochester to host its 2018 state convention
Jun 6

Jun 6 Minnesota DFL taps Rochester to host its 2018 state convention

News | 2017

DFL delegates will vote to endorse the party's candidates for the next governor and lieutenant governor, as well as secretary of state, state auditor and attorney general.

Cheat sheet: Armory proposals presented to the Rochester City Council
Jun 5

Jun 5 Cheat sheet: Armory proposals presented to the Rochester City Council

News | 2017

Five creative concepts for the future use of the Armory building were presented to the Rochester City Council on Monday.

Rochester Public Library forgiving overdue fines — but for one week only
Jun 3

Jun 3 Rochester Public Library forgiving overdue fines — but for one week only

News | 2017

Starting Monday, June 5 through Saturday, June 10, overdue library fines will be forgiven for any patron who stops by the library or Bookmobile.

Rochester's Reading Center awarded $1.5 million in state funding
May 31

May 31 Rochester's Reading Center awarded $1.5 million in state funding

News | 2017

The bipartisan provision, authored by Sen. Carla Nelson and Rep. Nels Pierson, both Republicans from Rochester, was part of a $1 billion bonding bill signed into law this week by Gov. Mark Dayton.

This summer will be the last for ZZest Café & Bar
May 30

May 30 This summer will be the last for ZZest Café & Bar

News | 2017

For the ZZest team, it was about creating a chef-inspired experience that rivaled anything you could expect to find in a larger city.

Vic Gundotra looks to partner with Mayo on 'revolutionary' medical technology
May 26

May 26 Vic Gundotra looks to partner with Mayo on 'revolutionary' medical technology

News | 2017

Gundotra and AliveCor founder Dr. David Alfred came to the Mayo Business Accelerator Thursday for a moderated discussion about the future of medical technology.

May 25
May 25 Rochester Art Center interim director: 'There is a pathway forward'

News | 2017

Koch, who took over as interim director earlier this year following the loss of former director Megan Johnston, said the plans going forward would “not be without pain or trouble."

Plans moving forward to build law enforcement memorial at Soldiers Field Park
May 23

May 23 Plans moving forward to build law enforcement memorial at Soldiers Field Park

News | 2017

After years of discussion, plans are now being drawn up to build a memorial in Rochester dedicated to the men and women who have lost their lives while serving in law enforcement.

Is Top Shots closed for good?
May 23

May 23 Is Top Shots closed for good?

News | 2017

We peeked through the bar's front window Tuesday afternoon and found that just about all the furniture had been taken out.

 Migrant worker to renowned neurosurgeon: Dr. Q brings his remarkable story to Rochester
May 19

May 19 Migrant worker to renowned neurosurgeon: Dr. Q brings his remarkable story to Rochester

News | 2017

Not only is he a leading neurosurgeon, whose work focuses on the treatment of brain tumors, he is also an innovative researcher on the front lines in the effort to find a cure for brain cancer.

Plans moving forward to activate Creative Salon space for the summer
May 17

May 17 Plans moving forward to activate Creative Salon space for the summer

News | 2017

If all goes to plan, Gallery 24, an artist collaborative that displays its work in Forager Brewery, would use the building for a temporary installation. 

May 12
May 12 Our interview with TEDxZumbroRiver organizer Ben Creo

News | 2017
News

The second annual TEDxZumbroRiver is quickly approaching. The conference is scheduled for Thursday, May 18 at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester.

Rochester Art Center lays off 5 employees as part of 'financial restructuring'
May 9

May 9 Rochester Art Center lays off 5 employees as part of 'financial restructuring'

News | 2017
News

News of the layoffs comes amid a difficult stretch for the art center, which has gone through a perpetual state of musical chairs of employees over the past several years.

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