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Think Bank hires Judy Braatz
Dec 13

Dec 13 Think Bank hires Judy Braatz

News | 2017
News

Think Mutual Bank announced this week it has hired Braatz as a business development representative

'Women need to run'
Dec 12

Dec 12 'Women need to run'

News | 2017
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In Rochester, a grassroots group of female politicians and community leaders are now stepping up to encourage more women to get involved in civic leadership. 

Dec 11
Dec 11 Mayo loosens dress code to allow for tattoos, fleeces and biz casual

News | 2017
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Mayo says the new standards will rely "more on general principles rather than specific details."

Smithsonian genome exhibition mapping a path to Rochester Art Center
Dec 7

Dec 7 Smithsonian genome exhibition mapping a path to Rochester Art Center

News | 2017
Top Reads

An acclaimed Smithsonian exhibition focused on the human genome will make its way to southeast Minnesota in 2018 for an extended stay at the Rochester Art Center.

Warming shelter expanding hours
Dec 6

Dec 6 Warming shelter expanding hours

News | 2017
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To accommodate the expanded service, the Salvation Army is hoping to recruit a volunteer base of about 200 people.

Dec 6
Dec 6 Mayo Clinic technician facing deportation to Somalia

News | 2017
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A Twin Cities law firm is working to stop the deportations of five Somali men living in Minnesota.

Slideshow: 4th annual Feast! festival
Dec 3

Dec 3 Slideshow: 4th annual Feast! festival

News | 2017
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The event featured more than 100 exhibitors showcasing a range of artisan-made specialty foods from across southeast Minnesota.

A relic of Rochester's past may soon resurface at its original location
Dec 1

Dec 1 A relic of Rochester's past may soon resurface at its original location

News | 2017
Featured

The Rochester Fire Department is closing in on a campaign to bring back the old Central Fire Station's bell tower clock. 

Mac's Café to close after nearly seven decades in downtown Rochester
Nov 29

Nov 29 Mac's Café to close after nearly seven decades in downtown Rochester

News | 2017
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Mac's, which first opened in 1949, has been a regular draw over the years for locals and visitors alike

Olmsted County's drug court providing 'hope' to those fighting addiction
Nov 28

Nov 28 Olmsted County's drug court providing 'hope' to those fighting addiction

News | 2017
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Drug court is an evidence-based model of criminal justice and drug treatment that can provide good outcomes for those for whom the traditional court system hasn’t worked. 

Let's get Manasa to the Super Bowl
Nov 27

Nov 27 Let's get Manasa to the Super Bowl

News | 2017
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If Manasa comes out on top, she won't have to travel far this year. The Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 4, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. 

CTECH adding mobile app and web design courses for local high schoolers
Nov 21

Nov 21 CTECH adding mobile app and web design courses for local high schoolers

News | 2017
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The courses, open to juniors and seniors at all three public high schools, are being offered as part of a partnership with Rochester Community and Technical College. 

Rochester is buying a track car to help people get around city parks
Nov 20

Nov 20 Rochester is buying a track car to help people get around city parks

News | 2017
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The vehicle's wheels operate on a continuous track like a tank, allowing it to steer through bumpy and uneven terrain. This makes it an ideal form of transportation for park-goers looking to get off the beaten path.

IBM finds buyers for Big Blue
Nov 20

Nov 20 IBM finds buyers for Big Blue

News | 2017
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Under the deal, IBM will lease back 900,000 square feet of space on the east side of the campus, where it has consolidated its remaining workforce.

Lourdes provides the backdrop for Owl City's latest music video
Nov 17

Nov 17 Lourdes provides the backdrop for Owl City's latest music video

News | 2017
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The singer-songwriter and Owatonna native used the Rochester high school to shoot a music video for his latest single, "All My Friends." 

Rochester restaurant affected by E. coli outbreak
Nov 17

Nov 17 Rochester restaurant affected by E. coli outbreak

News | 2017
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All eight confirmed cases came from eating contaminated food at Damsy Restaurant, 405 1st Ave SW, between Sept. 11 and 30. 

Have questions about local preschool options? This event is for you.
Nov 16

Nov 16 Have questions about local preschool options? This event is for you.

News | 2017
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Rochester Public Library (RPL) is teaming up with Rochester Area Moms to hold the second annual Rochester Area Preschool Fair to introduce parents and caregivers to local preschool options.

Who's running for Rochester mayor in 2018?
Nov 15

Nov 15 Who's running for Rochester mayor in 2018?

News | 2017
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Is Rochester yearning for a fresh face from outside the political establishment? Or will voters be drawn toward a more familiar name with a long history of civic leadership?

FBI alerted to Rochester middle schooler's Snapchat post
Nov 14

Nov 14 FBI alerted to Rochester middle schooler's Snapchat post

News | 2017
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A local middle school student caught the attention of the FBI this week for a post she made to the social media platform Snapchat. 

Slideshow: Silent disco at Airglow
Nov 13

Nov 13 Slideshow: Silent disco at Airglow

News | 2017
Featured

Four silent disco events were put on over the weekend as part of Airglow, a first-ever lighting installation that included a 40-foot inflatable igloo on Peace Plaza.

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