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Sep 20
Sep 20 Takeaways from Monday's council discussion on affordable housing

News | 2017
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The meeting included a presentation from interim city administrator Gary Neumann outlining possible strategies for addressing the issue.

Sep 19
Sep 19 Rochester reaches $1 million settlement with former police lieutenant

News | 2017
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The city has reached a $1 million settlement with a former police officer who came forward with claims of alleged bias within the Rochester Police Department.

Mayo trains Amazon's Alexa in first aid
Sep 18

Sep 18 Mayo trains Amazon's Alexa in first aid

News | 2017
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Mayo Clinic is teaming up with Amazon to provide non-emergency medical advice through the company's voice assistant, Alexa. 

Med City Taxi buying Yellow Cab
Sep 13

Sep 13 Med City Taxi buying Yellow Cab

News | 2017
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Tim and Tina Fliehr, owners of Med City Taxi, are finalizing a deal to purchase rival Yellow Cab, according to a Med City Taxi spokesperson authorized to discuss the agreement. 

Chamber names Kathleen Harrington interim president
Sep 12

Sep 12 Chamber names Kathleen Harrington interim president

News | 2017

Former Mayo Clinic executive Kathleen Harrington will take over as interim president of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon.

Spark DJ is going back to college
Sep 12

Sep 12 Spark DJ is going back to college

News | 2017
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The app launched this past summer after an investment round that included $50,000 in support from Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. 

Mayo Clinic adds a China connection
Sep 11

Sep 11 Mayo Clinic adds a China connection

News | 2017
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Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, based out of the eastern city of Hangzhou, recently joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The agreement makes the hospital system the first in China to join the network.

Remick Family donates land for future Jeremiah Program campus in Rochester
Sep 7

Sep 7 Remick Family donates land for future Jeremiah Program campus in Rochester

News | 2017
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The Jeremiah Program has secured space for a future campus in Rochester thanks to a donation by philanthropists Jack and Mary Ann Remick.

Arena proposal inches forward
Sep 6

Sep 6 Arena proposal inches forward

News | 2017
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A new report, funded by Mayo Clinic, estimates a new arena would cost around $58 million. That is consistent with a study conducted in 2015 by Hammes Company.

Sep 6
Sep 6 Media's decision to publish anonymous email raises ethical questions

News | 2017
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Our statement on the anonymous email sent to the media regarding allegations against the former head of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce.

Four dog-friendly Rochester adventures
Sep 5

Sep 5 Four dog-friendly Rochester adventures

News | 2017

Here are four local dog-friendly suggestions for an afternoon of canine delight.

Aug 31
Aug 31 Firm to provide analysis on arena proposal

News | 2017
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It remains unclear how much public funding would be needed to build an arena, or whether there would be enough support from the city council to apply any resources to the project

Miller out as chamber boss
Aug 30

Aug 30 Miller out as chamber boss

News | 2017
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Miller's resignation follows several days of public outrage over the organization's handling of Judy Braatz, the longtime membership director who was unceremoniously let go of last week. 

Upgrades in store for the Rochester YMCA?
Aug 30

Aug 30 Upgrades in store for the Rochester YMCA?

News | 2017
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Over the next year, local Y members can expect new fitness equipment, additional youth enrichment classes, updated teen programming and more.

Aug 30
Aug 30 Full text: Ex-chamber employee accuses Miller of 'discriminatory treatment'

News | 2017

The chamber has hired an outside firm to investigate the accusations against Miller.

What you need to know about Rochester’s Local Music Showdown
Aug 29

Aug 29 What you need to know about Rochester’s Local Music Showdown

News | 2017
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The Local Music Showdown will be held Saturday, Sept. 9 at Graham Park.

Rochester chamber faces scrutiny following Braatz's abrupt departure
Aug 29

Aug 29 Rochester chamber faces scrutiny following Braatz's abrupt departure

News | 2017
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Judy Braatz had spent 24 years with the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, making her the organization's longest tenured employee.

Local leaders reflect on the educators who inspired them
Aug 28

Aug 28 Local leaders reflect on the educators who inspired them

News | 2017

We reached out to some community leaders and asked them to tell us about the educators who have made an impact on their lives.

Summer bucket list: 7 road trip ideas within an hour of Rochester
Aug 27

Aug 27 Summer bucket list: 7 road trip ideas within an hour of Rochester

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Opportunities are winding down to enjoy the warm weather. Here are some suggestions on things to do in southeast Minnesota before the end of summer.

Aug 24
Aug 24 Braatz parts ways with Rochester chamber

News | 2017
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Braatz — who served as the membership development director — had been with the organization for 24 years.

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