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Dr. Lori Carrell has been named the next chancellor of UMR — making her just the second person in the 11-year history of the university to hold the title.
In an effort to combat human trafficking, Olmsted County is launching an initiative to train hotel workers on the potential warning signs.
The winter festival — which draws tens of thousands of people downtown each year — will feature nine ice bars, each with a unique theme and specialty drinks.
Mustafa is the founder of Community Interfaith Dialogue on Islam, a nonprofit organization "dedicated to fostering education and understanding among Rochester’s richly diverse communities."
The founders of Rochester-based Spark DJ are heading to southern California for the opportunity to grow their fledgling startup alongside some of the world's biggest music companies.
A local couple is working on building a 30,000 square-foot indoor trampoline center in the former Big Lots space along U.S. 14 in Rochester.
City officials, who were not consulted prior to the igloos going up, had expressed concerns that the structures were in violation of fire and building safety codes.
His campaign is focused on making government accessible and transparent, promoting a healthy economy, and "keeping Rochester local and vibrant."
The college cites industry research indicating a "critical shortage of trained pilots — and an estimate of 20,000 openings anticipated over the next several years."
With 24 flavors of ice cream to choose from — including some dairy-free options — the Twist promises to breathe life back into the old Paine Furniture building downtown.
Concert-goers can expect Dessa — who in addition to a singer is also an accomplished writer and spoken word artist — to be playing material off her forthcoming album, Chime.
Owner Annie Henderson recently teamed up with a neighboring business owner to purchase the land now occupied by Forager, along with several parcels of land along 6th Street Northwest.
The Heritage Preservation Commission voted 6-4 Tuesday night to recommend the former Hotel Carlton be designated a "landmark property" under the city's preservation ordinance.
In 2017, husband and wife duo Chris and Noelle Roberts took a leap of faith and opened an intimate music venue downtown. Now, they're looking for a new space.
Asked about the secret to Pho Chau’s customer loyalty and business success, Douglas reflected, “You have to work hard. Put in a lot of effort and you’ll get something back. But don’t do it for the money. Do it for the love of the work and you’ll find success.”
Fusion Lounge is taking over the former Top Shots space at 316 S. Broadway. Top Shots shut down in early April 2017 and has sat empty ever since.
The project is the largest private development brought forward since the implementation of the $5.6 billion Destination Medical Center initiative.
A Rochester native, Bohman has held a variety of positions in state and county government, including serving as County Recorder for Hennepin County and overseeing a budget of over $5 million.
The winter festival — which drew 40,000 attendees in 2017 — will feature nine outdoor ice bars, each with a unique theme and specialty drinks.
