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MedExpress Urgent Care opens first Rochester clinic
Mar 1

Mar 1 MedExpress Urgent Care opens first Rochester clinic

News | 2018
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The clinic is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily to patients of any age, with no appointment necessary.

Feb 28
Feb 28 Reader question: What is Mayo Clinic's policy on guns?

News | 2018
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Under Minnesota law, you can get a permit to carry a concealed or non-concealed handgun in public. Most private entities, however, are allowed to set their own gun policies.

Japanese steakhouse taking over former McGoon's space downtown
Feb 27

Feb 27 Japanese steakhouse taking over former McGoon's space downtown

News | 2018
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Fuji Japanese Steakhouse and Seafood will be located in the historic Olmsted County Bank and Trust Building, 7 Second Street Southwest

Rochester transit system poised for growth
Feb 27

Feb 27 Rochester transit system poised for growth

News | 2018
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As part of the five-year Transit Development Plan, RPT is introducing "substantial system-wide changes" aimed at boosting frequency and improving ride transfers.

Buyer of IBM site envisions a 'dynamic, mixed-use, multi-tenant campus'
Feb 24

Feb 24 Buyer of IBM site envisions a 'dynamic, mixed-use, multi-tenant campus'

News | 2018
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Los Angeles-based Industrial Realty Group has identified itself as the new owner of the IBM campus in northwest Rochester.

Students walk out of Mayo High School in protest of nation's gun laws
Feb 21

Feb 21 Students walk out of Mayo High School in protest of nation's gun laws

News | 2018
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Students gathered outside for 17 minutes, one minute for each person killed in last week's shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Michael Shynes to headline Café Steam's first-ever ticketed concert
Feb 20

Feb 20 Michael Shynes to headline Café Steam's first-ever ticketed concert

News | 2018
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The Minneapolis-based musician will perform original material from a songbook that encompasses R&B, pop and blues

Noseworthy to retire as Mayo CEO
Feb 20

Feb 20 Noseworthy to retire as Mayo CEO

News | 2018
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Noseworthy has served as the head of the Rochester-based health system since 2009. In a statement, Mayo said a committee will soon begin the search for its next boss.

Mayo campaign raises $3.76 billion
Feb 20

Feb 20 Mayo campaign raises $3.76 billion

News | 2018
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Mayo says it received 1.9 million gifts from more than 530,000 benefactors over the course of the "YOU ARE … The Campaign for Mayo Clinic" fundraising drive.

Could this be the world's smallest chair?
Feb 19

Feb 19 Could this be the world's smallest chair?

News | 2018
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"It's the smallest things that can make the biggest difference," says Rose Anderson, co-creator of the Petite Seat.

Magician B.W. Coggins throws his hat in the ring for Rochester mayor
Feb 19

Feb 19 Magician B.W. Coggins throws his hat in the ring for Rochester mayor

News | 2018
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During a recent address, Coggins said he will use history, imagination and common sense to find solutions to the issues facing city government.

Twisted Barrel fires up plans for a permanent restaurant space in Rochester
Feb 15

Feb 15 Twisted Barrel fires up plans for a permanent restaurant space in Rochester

News | 2018
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If all goes to plan, the new restaurant will open sometime next month.While the restaurant will focus on pizza, it will also offer burgers, wraps and some other healthier options.

Mayo High School students form coalition to prevent sexual harassment
Feb 15

Feb 15 Mayo High School students form coalition to prevent sexual harassment

News | 2018
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The club meets bright and early on Monday mornings before school and provides a safe place for students to discuss issues related to sexual harassment.

SocialICE breaks attendance record
Feb 14

Feb 14 SocialICE breaks attendance record

News | 2018
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The three-day festival brought in an estimated 51,500 people to Rochester's Peace Plaza, the Rochester Downtown Alliance announced today.

More space, new exhibits for Quarry Hill
Feb 13

Feb 13 More space, new exhibits for Quarry Hill

News | 2018
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The upgrades to the park, which include construction of a new Prairie House, are part of a $2.6 million effort to increase the capacity and scope of natural science educational programming at Quarry Hill.

Math festival added to downtown Rochester's 2018 calendar
Feb 12

Feb 12 Math festival added to downtown Rochester's 2018 calendar

News | 2018
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On Monday, the Rochester Downtown Alliance announced the recipients of "Start-Up Grant" funding for 2018. The annual initiative provides seed money to groups looking to organize new events downtown.

The sport of curling is sweeping into Rochester 
Feb 8

Feb 8 The sport of curling is sweeping into Rochester 

News | 2018
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The Curling Club of Rochester is organizing a pair of events in Rochester this month aimed at cultivating a curling community locally.

Autism foundation gives local family the 'vacation of a lifetime'
Feb 8

Feb 8 Autism foundation gives local family the 'vacation of a lifetime'

News | 2018
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The RT Autism Awareness Foundation cherishes the opportunity to send deserving families, such as the Callieses, to Disney World — but it is just one facet of their work in the community.

Feb 7
Feb 7 Business owner Paul Myhrom campaigning for Ward 1 council seat

News | 2018
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Myhrom is a lifelong resident of Rochester and veteran of the Air Force. He has owned and operated his downtown bike shop for 34 years.

Carrell selected as the next chancellor of UMR
Feb 7

Feb 7 Carrell selected as the next chancellor of UMR

News | 2018
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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.

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