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March for Our Lives demonstration to be held Saturday in Rochester
Mar 19

Mar 19 March for Our Lives demonstration to be held Saturday in Rochester

News | 2018
News

The demonstration is one of more than 800 March for Our Lives events scheduled to take place around the world on the same day.

Mar 19
Mar 19 Planning director put on administrative leave

News | 2018
News

Mitzi Baker, director of the Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department, has been placed on administrative leave for an unspecified period of time.

Med City prepares for 'March Madness'
Mar 15

Mar 15 Med City prepares for 'March Madness'

News | 2018
News

The action begins Friday with two semi-final games, with the the championship game set for Saturday night. Amherst College is hoping to defend its 2017 national championship.

An extended interview with Olmsted County Administrator Heidi Welsch
Mar 15

Mar 15 An extended interview with Olmsted County Administrator Heidi Welsch

News | 2018
News

Heidi Welsch took over as Olmsted County administrator at the end of 2017, replacing Richard Devlin, who was at the helm for nearly five decades.

With 'Chime,' Dessa explores the limits of free will
Mar 14

Mar 14 With 'Chime,' Dessa explores the limits of free will

News | 2018
News

Just as she keeps listeners on the edge of their seats with her dynamic style, Dessa seems to keep even herself guessing what will be the next turn in her circuitous path.

 Rachel Bohman defeats Brian Braaten in Rochester Township election
Mar 14

Mar 14 Rachel Bohman defeats Brian Braaten in Rochester Township election

News | 2018
News

In a decisive victory, attorney Rachel Bohman defeated incumbent Brian Braaten for a spot on the Rochester Township Board. Preliminary results showed Bohman with 345 votes compared to just 50 for Braaten.

Rochester is getting its own comic convention
Mar 13

Mar 13 Rochester is getting its own comic convention

News | 2018
News

Similar to other fiction festivals held around the world, NerdinOut Con will feature a lineup of film stars plus 20-30 vendors with collectibles, video games and comics

Homicide victim was 'in the wrong place at the wrong time,' police say
Mar 13

Mar 13 Homicide victim was 'in the wrong place at the wrong time,' police say

News | 2018
News

Four men are in custody awaiting second-degree murder charges in connection to Monday night's fatal shooting in northwest Rochester.

Liebling drops bid for Minnesota governor
Mar 12

Mar 12 Liebling drops bid for Minnesota governor

News | 2018
News

"While our message has reached many people and we have received tremendous encouragement and support, it is clear that we cannot succeed in the DFL endorsement process," she said in a statement.

Rochester business adds F.U.N. to S.T.E.A.M.
Mar 8

Mar 8 Rochester business adds F.U.N. to S.T.E.A.M.

News | 2018
News

Upcoming programs range from a food science class on how to make farm-fresh butter to a robotics lesson that will teach kids how to make a robot out of a toothbrush.

Minnesota's largest physicians' organization urges action on gun control
Mar 8

Mar 8 Minnesota's largest physicians' organization urges action on gun control

News | 2018
News

The Minnesota Medical Association entered the national debate on gun control Thursday with a statement urging action on what it decribes as an epedimic of gun violence

ROCKchester creator wants this summer's festival to be 'the talk of the town'
Mar 7

Mar 7 ROCKchester creator wants this summer's festival to be 'the talk of the town'

News | 2018
Featured

Now heading into its third year, ROCKchester's stage contnues to grow as the event solidifies itself as one of the city's most dynamic musical experiences.

Bloom asking for $20 million in public assistance for waterfront development
Mar 6

Mar 6 Bloom asking for $20 million in public assistance for waterfront development

News | 2018
News

The funding would help support the inclusion of public amenities, such as a plaza along Third Street, a boardwalk along the river, new parking facilities and improved landscaping.

Dayton announces two appointments to Destination Medical Center Board
Mar 6

Mar 6 Dayton announces two appointments to Destination Medical Center Board

News | 2018
News

Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Paul D. Williams and Dana L. Bailey to serve on the Destination Medical Center Corporation Board.

Hope, healing and loss: Through it all, Rochester nurses remain resilient
Mar 5

Mar 5 Hope, healing and loss: Through it all, Rochester nurses remain resilient

News | 2018
News

Contributor Nora Eckert sat down with three young Mayo Clinic nurses — all in their 20s — who explained how they attempt to recover mentally and physically when they’re off the clock.

Kim Norton to run for Rochester mayor
Mar 5

Mar 5 Kim Norton to run for Rochester mayor

News | 2018
News

After months of speculation, former state legislator Kim Norton announced her candidacy for Rochester mayor on Monday.

Rochester weather: 4 to 8 inches of snow expected Monday into Tuesday
Mar 4

Mar 4 Rochester weather: 4 to 8 inches of snow expected Monday into Tuesday

News | 2018
News

Forecasters are calling for snow and wintry travel for Monday into Tuesday, with the heaviest snowfall expected during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday.

MedExpress Urgent Care opens first Rochester clinic
Mar 1

Mar 1 MedExpress Urgent Care opens first Rochester clinic

News | 2018
News

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
News

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
News

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

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