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Aug 16
Aug 16 Congressional candidate Regina Mustafa targeted in online threat

News | 2017
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Mustafa, who is Muslim, announced earlier this month that she is entering southern Minnesota's 2018 congressional race.

What's cookin' at the new Damsy restaurant?
Aug 15

Aug 15 What's cookin' at the new Damsy restaurant?

News | 2017
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The menu will feature Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, along with more mainstream American fare like salads, burgers and chicken tenders.

One week notice for round No. 1 of the Rochester Flag Project
Aug 11

Aug 11 One week notice for round No. 1 of the Rochester Flag Project

Guest Column
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If you don’t yet have a design, now’s the time to get those creative ideas flowing.

City adding a new park-and-ride location on RCTC's campus
Aug 9

Aug 9 City adding a new park-and-ride location on RCTC's campus

News | 2017
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The city council OKed a 3-year agreement this week for Rochester Public Transit to lease 746 parking spaces from Rochester Community and Technical College.

Nice Ride to add third bike rental station in northwest Rochester
Aug 8

Aug 8 Nice Ride to add third bike rental station in northwest Rochester

News | 2017

This week, 125 Live announced it is partnering with the nonprofit bicycle program to add a rental station at its facility on Elton Hills Drive in northwest Rochester. 

Mayo Clinic retains top spot on 2017-18 rankings of America's top hospitals
Aug 8

Aug 8 Mayo Clinic retains top spot on 2017-18 rankings of America's top hospitals

News | 2017
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The annual list also ranked the Rochester campus No. 1 in six medical and surgical specialties — more than any other hospital in the country.

What's brewing in the Cooke Park neighborhood?
Aug 7

Aug 7 What's brewing in the Cooke Park neighborhood?

News | 2017
News

An inside look at the new Old Abe Coffee Shop.

RST introduces pet therapy program
Aug 4

Aug 4 RST introduces pet therapy program

News | 2017
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The initiative comes as an increasing number of airports, hospitals and universities are embracing pet therapy as a means for counteracting stress.

Study: Mayo Clinic has a $28 billion impact on the U.S. economy
Aug 3

Aug 3 Study: Mayo Clinic has a $28 billion impact on the U.S. economy

News | 2017
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The Rochester-based health system has released a first-of-its-kind societal impact study.

Four local podcasts worth listening to
Aug 2

Aug 2 Four local podcasts worth listening to

News | 2017
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With more than 50 million U.S. listeners tuning in each month, podcasts serve as an affordable, yet effective way of reaching an audience with ideas and storytelling.

Aug 1
Aug 1 Civic Theatre pledges a 'zero tolerance policy' on sexual harassment

News | 2017
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Recent issues at the theater have prompted a revolt by hundreds of stakeholders — from volunteers to season ticket holders

Aug 1
Aug 1 New city administrator to start in October

News | 2017
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The city council on Monday formally approved a deal with Steve Rymer to become just the fourth administrator in city history.

Mustafa announces bid for Congress
Jul 31

Jul 31 Mustafa announces bid for Congress

News | 2017
News

Community activist Regina Mustafa announced Monday that she is entering the 2018 race for the 1st Congressional District.

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.

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