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For Kurt Hohberger, what started as a school project now has half a million followers
Jul 28

Jul 28 For Kurt Hohberger, what started as a school project now has half a million followers

News | 2017

The challenge was to demonstrate how blogging can reach people all over the world. Through BMX Union, Kurt proved that one single website can have a huge span of influence.

Micky Dolenz of The Monkees steps in for Down by the Riverside finale
Jul 27

Jul 27 Micky Dolenz of The Monkees steps in for Down by the Riverside finale

News | 2017
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Riverside Concerts is shaking things up for its summer series finale.

Walz: Trump's transgender restriction is 'completely unacceptable'
Jul 26

Jul 26 Walz: Trump's transgender restriction is 'completely unacceptable'

News | 2017
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U.S. Rep. Tim Walz is criticizing President Donald Trump's decision to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military.

Rochester taps Steve Rymer as its next city administrator
Jul 25

Jul 25 Rochester taps Steve Rymer as its next city administrator

News | 2017
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Rymer has served as the city manager of Morgan Hill, Calif. since 2013. The city is located on the southern tip of Silicon Valley, and has a population of about 44,000.

Rochester PrideFest celebrates 20 years
Jul 21

Jul 21 Rochester PrideFest celebrates 20 years

News | 2017
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This year's lineup includes everything from a teen prom to a family-friendly block party — and is meant to serve as reminder that no one is alone in the pursuit for equality.

Rochester companies nominated for U.S. Chamber's Small Business of the Year Awards
Jul 18

Jul 18 Rochester companies nominated for U.S. Chamber's Small Business of the Year Awards

News | 2017
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The winner will receive a $25,000 cash prize and national recognition at the 2017 Small Business Summit, to be held this September in Washington, D.C.

UMR secures space in Discovery Square
Jul 17

Jul 17 UMR secures space in Discovery Square

News | 2017
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The University of Minnesota Rochester will join Mayo Clinic as an anchor tenant of Destination Medical Center's first Discovery Square building — a 90,000-square-foot research and development complex set to break ground later this year.

Ferrari made his mark on Rochester
Jul 14

Jul 14 Ferrari made his mark on Rochester

News | 2017
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Architect and urban design guru Adam Ferrari is leaving Rochester after a 12-year span, in which he became a leading grassroots figure in the city's economic and cultural transformation.

Nonprofit breaks ground on home for individuals with traumatic brain injury
Jul 13

Jul 13 Nonprofit breaks ground on home for individuals with traumatic brain injury

News | 2017
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Currently, Bear Creek provides services for more than 90 individuals with developmental disabilities or brain injury.

Don't be fooled by these stickers. They are white nationalist propaganda.
Jul 12

Jul 12 Don't be fooled by these stickers. They are white nationalist propaganda.

News | 2017
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The stickers use images and text tied to "Identity Evropa," which has been classified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Boys and Girls Club to open ice cream shop in downtown Rochester
Jul 11

Jul 11 Boys and Girls Club to open ice cream shop in downtown Rochester

News | 2017
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It's such an innovative model — generating revenue for the Club while giving kids their first job — ice screamed with enthusiasm when I first heard about it. 

Crisis hotline will continue to be available for SE Minnesota residents
Jul 11

Jul 11 Crisis hotline will continue to be available for SE Minnesota residents

News | 2017
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The program is not affiliated with the Crisis Connection, which will shut down this Friday because of financial issues.

Rochester's Armory to be transformed into the 'Castle Community'
Jul 10

Jul 10 Rochester's Armory to be transformed into the 'Castle Community'

News | 2017
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The building — constructed in 1915 as an armory for the Minnesota National Guard — will be given new life under a proposal put together by a local group.

Rochester taxi company lowers rates for downtown service
Jul 10

Jul 10 Rochester taxi company lowers rates for downtown service

News | 2017
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In an effort to stay competitive with Uber and Lyft, a Rochester taxi service is cutting the cost to ride a cab downtown. 

'She is my best friend': Mayo patient has sister to thank for life-saving transplant
Jul 6

Jul 6 'She is my best friend': Mayo patient has sister to thank for life-saving transplant

News | 2017

All indications now are that the transplant was a success and that Jack — who enjoys swimming, fishing and basketball — may be ready to go back to school full time in the fall.

Sunday liquor sales take effect
Jul 2

Jul 2 Sunday liquor sales take effect

News | 2017

After 159 years of prohibition, Minnesotans can now purchase alcohol on Sundays.

Your guide to Rochester's Salute to the 4th celebration
Jun 28

Jun 28 Your guide to Rochester's Salute to the 4th celebration

News | 2017

The Commission is commemorating 241 years of independence with its third annual Salute to the 4th event at Silver Lake Park in Rochester.

Plans revealed for Peace Plaza overhaul
Jun 28

Jun 28 Plans revealed for Peace Plaza overhaul

News | 2017

A central focus of the planning effort thus far has been how to foster and maintain vibrancy in the Heart of the City, one of six sub-districts outlined in the original development plan.

Refrigerated truck will help Channel One deliver fresh produce to those in need
Jun 27

Jun 27 Refrigerated truck will help Channel One deliver fresh produce to those in need

News | 2017

The new truck will aid in the acquisition and distribution of food to low-income individuals struggling with hunger in our area.  

Rochesterfest Grand Parade set for Saturday
Jun 23

Jun 23 Rochesterfest Grand Parade set for Saturday

News | 2017

For the first time, the Rochesterfest Grand Parade will be held on a Saturday afternoon. The parade begins at 2 p.m. near Soldiers Field.

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