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Trump on tap? Rochester brewery ready to release 'Impeach Me' beer
Aug 23

Aug 23 Trump on tap? Rochester brewery ready to release 'Impeach Me' beer

News | 2017
News

Forager Brewery is unveiling an "Impeach Me" beer — "a sour, Cheeto-colored peach" brew dedicated to the 45th President of the United States.

Staver's vote sinks live streaming plans
Aug 23

Aug 23 Staver's vote sinks live streaming plans

News | 2017

The original plan was to spend $25,000 to upgrade City Hall Room 104 with the audio/visual equipment needed to record and live-stream city meetings.

In rare rebuke, city council votes to censure one of its own members
Aug 22

Aug 22 In rare rebuke, city council votes to censure one of its own members

News | 2017
News

The move was in response to an Ethical Practices Board decision that found Wojcik had violated the city's ethics policy when he repeatedly asked for an early draft of a public art master plan.

Renovated Mayo Civic Center lures new conventions to Rochester
Aug 21

Aug 21 Renovated Mayo Civic Center lures new conventions to Rochester

News | 2017
News

New bookings are up 32 percent for the recently-renovated Mayo Civic Center, according to an annual report presented Monday by the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Aug 21
Aug 21 KRPR to broadcast live from the Minnesota State Fair

News | 2017
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KRPR Radio will be broadcasting from the Minnesota State Fair Monday, August 28 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Medica to acquire Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
Aug 17

Aug 17 Medica to acquire Mayo Clinic Health Solutions

News | 2017
News

Financial details of the arrangement were not announced. The change will take effect by the end of 2017.

Collider Coworking provides spark for Rochester's entrepreneurial community
Aug 16

Aug 16 Collider Coworking provides spark for Rochester's entrepreneurial community

News | 2017
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With desks scattered across an open floor plan, Collider serves as home base for entrepreneurs and startups across numerous industries, many in technology and creative services.

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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.

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