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Study: Rochester residents among the most financially responsible in U.S.
Jan 15

Jan 15 Study: Rochester residents among the most financially responsible in U.S.

News | 2018
News

Minnesota — and really the entire Upper Midwest — fared particularly well in the study. 

Rochester lawmaker offers sharp rebuke of Trump's reported 'sh—hole' comment
Jan 12

Jan 12 Rochester lawmaker offers sharp rebuke of Trump's reported 'sh—hole' comment

News | 2018
News

President Trump referred to African nations as “shithole countries" during a private meeting with lawmakers on Thursday, according to multiple accounts.

Start with cardboard and tape — and then it goes downhill from there
Jan 11

Jan 11 Start with cardboard and tape — and then it goes downhill from there

News | 2018

To participate in the Great Cardboard Sled Race, teams must build a homemade sled using only four materials: cardboard, glue, tape and paint.

Should council members serve on private boards?
Jan 10

Jan 10 Should council members serve on private boards?

News | 2018
News

Unlike public boards that council members sit on, such as Rochester Public Utilities or Destination Medical Center, private board meetings are not open to the public.

Snow moving into area overnight
Jan 10

Jan 10 Snow moving into area overnight

News | 2018
News

The National Weather Service is warning drivers west of the Mississippi River of hazardous, slow travel for the Thursday morning commute.

Jan 4
Jan 4 Staver criticizes Wojcik, then abruptly deletes entire social media presence

News | 2018
News

Rochester politics are off to an ugly start in 2018.

Update: Igloos at La Vetta are staying up (at least for now)
Jan 4

Jan 4 Update: Igloos at La Vetta are staying up (at least for now)

News | 2018
News

The propane-heated igloos — with 270 degree views of Rochester's skyline — have become a popular outdoor attraction since going up in November.

Mayor Brede will not run in 2018
Jan 3

Jan 3 Mayor Brede will not run in 2018

News | 2018
News

An emotional Brede made the announcement at the end of his annual State of the City address, which took place during Wednesday night's city council meeting.

Rochester Chick-fil-A will get cooking soon
Jan 3

Jan 3 Rochester Chick-fil-A will get cooking soon

News | 2018
News

The fried chicken powerhouse is one of the nation's fastest growing food chains, now with over 2,000 locations.

Mayo to contribute $4 million toward affordable housing in Rochester area
Dec 21

Dec 21 Mayo to contribute $4 million toward affordable housing in Rochester area

News | 2017
News

A new coalition led by the Rochester Area Foundations aims to raise $6 million over the next two years to help alleviate Rochester's affordable housing problem.

Special report: Mayo goes global
Dec 19

Dec 19 Special report: Mayo goes global

Special Report • 2017
Special report, Top Reads

Well into the 21st century, Mayo continues to leverage new innovations and partnerships to strengthen its position as a world leader in health care. 

Celebrate the holidays at the museum
Dec 14

Dec 14 Celebrate the holidays at the museum

News | 2017

“The museum is honored to be an inclusive gathering space where our region’s diverse cultures and their rich set of values, traditions, and perspectives can be presented."

Will Tina Smith stay on as DMC chair?
Dec 13

Dec 13 Will Tina Smith stay on as DMC chair?

News | 2017

Lt. Gov. Tina Smith says she will make a decision in the coming weeks on whether to keep her role on the Destination Medical Center Corporation Board.

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
Top Reads

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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

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