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Apr 19
Apr 19 Chamber reaches settlement with Braatz

News | 2018
News

The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce confirmed this week it has reached a legal settlement with former employee Judy Braatz.

Farmers market wants to establish a permanent home in Rochester
Apr 19

Apr 19 Farmers market wants to establish a permanent home in Rochester

News | 2018
News

Organizers will host an event Thursday, April 19 at Forager Brewery to share with the public the steps they are taking to bring the vision to life. 

Could pop-up saunas be Rochester's answer to these never-ending winters?
Apr 18

Apr 18 Could pop-up saunas be Rochester's answer to these never-ending winters?

News | 2018

Kylie Osterhus says it was during her travels to rural Alaska when she first realized the personal and cultural benefits of using a sauna.

Ronald McDonald House ready to break ground on $16.5 million expansion
Apr 18

Apr 18 Ronald McDonald House ready to break ground on $16.5 million expansion

News | 2018

In addition to the 30 guest rooms, the addition will include a small indoor gym, indoor and outdoor play areas, underground parking and green space.

Rochester teens using their swords to shatter stereotypes
Apr 17

Apr 17 Rochester teens using their swords to shatter stereotypes

News | 2018

Saara Abdullahi, a college-bound senior, is one of about a dozen young women who participate on the fencing squad at Rochester STEM Academy.

KRPR to broadcast emergency alerts in both English and Spanish
Apr 16

Apr 16 KRPR to broadcast emergency alerts in both English and Spanish

News | 2018

Rochester-based KRPR announced Monday it will begin broadcasting all emergency alert system messages in both English and Spanish.

Series explores bioethics through pop culture
Apr 16

Apr 16 Series explores bioethics through pop culture

News | 2018

It seems you cannot turn on the television without coming across a movie or series exploring what our world might look like if advancements in science and technology are corrupted or mismanaged.

House candidate asked to leave coffee shop after verbal altercation
Apr 13

Apr 13 House candidate asked to leave coffee shop after verbal altercation

News | 2018

Bush told mayoral candidate Regina Mustafa "fu— you" multiple times while berating her over issues ranging from Islam to abortion, according to three people who were in the cafe at the time.

Studs, Struts & Stilettos heads down the runway for its fifth annual show
Apr 12

Apr 12 Studs, Struts & Stilettos heads down the runway for its fifth annual show

News | 2018

In 2017, Studs, Struts and Stilettos brought in nearly $50,000 to assist Habitat for Humanity in its efforts to build and repair homes right here in our region.

Mestad leaving museum for new gig
Apr 11

Apr 11 Mestad leaving museum for new gig

News | 2018

Heidi Mestad announced Wednesday she is leaving the Minnesota Children's Museum Rochester after two and a half years of serving as its director. 

Apr 7
Apr 7 Former Best Buy CEO resigns from Mayo's board

News | 2018

News of Anderson's contribution to the organization, Secure America Now, first surfaced this past Thursday in a post to the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets blog. 

DMC is a 'once in a lifetime opportunity,' says new city administrator
Apr 5

Apr 5 DMC is a 'once in a lifetime opportunity,' says new city administrator

News | 2018

Now six months into the job, Steve Rymer is tasked with leading city government through a period of significant transition — both in the community and within his own office. 

Rochester looks to make a splash with inflatable water park at Foster Arend
Apr 5

Apr 5 Rochester looks to make a splash with inflatable water park at Foster Arend

News | 2018

The aquatic playground would include multiple routes and activity zones for kids and families to splash around in the water this swimming season.

Jeremiah Program to begin offering services in Rochester this fall
Apr 4

Apr 4 Jeremiah Program to begin offering services in Rochester this fall

News | 2018
News

The organization eventually plans to build a campus in Rochester that would house up to 40 families at a time and include on-site childcare and development services. 

Experience Rochester's legislative priorities out of sync with city policy
Apr 3

Apr 3 Experience Rochester's legislative priorities out of sync with city policy

News | 2018

The document from Experience Rochester, formerly known as the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau, was made public over the weekend through a blog post by Council Member Michael Wojcik

Video: Mayo docs perform on 'Ellen'
Apr 3

Apr 3 Video: Mayo docs perform on 'Ellen'

News | 2018

An impromptu performance after a 28-hour shift landed two Mayo Clinic doctors an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Tuesday.

Storm system expected to dump 'significant snow' on Rochester area
Apr 2

Apr 2 Storm system expected to dump 'significant snow' on Rochester area

News | 2018

Significant snow accumulations are possible, according to the NWS in La Crosse, ranging from 6 to 10 inches across southeast Minnesota.

Mayo residents to appear on 'Ellen'
Apr 1

Apr 1 Mayo residents to appear on 'Ellen'

News | 2018

Mayo's singing surgeons are headed for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

Rochester names three finalists for police chief
Mar 29

Mar 29 Rochester names three finalists for police chief

News | 2018

Finalists were named Thursday following a months-long national recruitment process with Springsted Waters Executive Recruitment.

Bipartisan bill would provide $400,000 grant to Project Legacy
Mar 28

Mar 28 Bipartisan bill would provide $400,000 grant to Project Legacy

News | 2018

Founded in 2008, Project Legacy provides long-term support to help area youth in their journey out of poverty, incarceration and addiction.

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