The 32,000 square-foot facility is located in the former Big Lots space along U.S. 14 in Rochester.

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The 32,000 square-foot facility is located in the former Big Lots space along U.S. 14 in Rochester.
As the city grapples with how to successfully activate the riverfront to the benefit of residents, visitors and developers — without jeopardizing the integrity of the flood walls that virtually guarantee safety — Rochester may be changing its collective opinion on the river that devastated the city four decades prior.
The menu, according to a news release, will feature proprietary cuts of aged, Midwestern beef along with fresh seafood and casual fare.
The two flag designs — one chosen by the public and the other by a panel of judges — will be presented to the Rochester City Council for review, likely sometime in August.
As Rochester native Alec Majerus made his way through the mammoth production swirl of ESPN’s X-Games weekend, he kept an entourage of roughly 20 of his closest friends at his side.
Law enforcement agencies across the country have also been producing videos as part of the challenge. The campaign is designed to improve relations between police and the communities they serve.
Rochester is hosting a celebration this weekend for the American Legion Department of Minnesota 100th State Convention.
The city also scored high marks for schools, public safety and its parks and trails.
When Gray Duck Theater opens this fall, its founder Andy Smith hopes to change Rochester locals’ perspective of film altogether.
After 13 years on the job, Brad Jones is stepping down from his position as executive director of Experience Rochester.
While on one hand a sign of economic prosperity, the unemployment rate in Minnesota — which has settled at around 3 percent — is presenting challenges for some local employers.
Equipped with everything you might need for a shoot — from lighting to backdrops — MedCity Studio gives photographers and videographers of all abilities access to the same tools used by professionals.
In addition to the new resolution regarding TIF, the city, along with partners such as Mayo Clinic and the Rochester Area Foundation, have also formed a coalition to address affordable housing locally.
Road work began this week on a busy stretch of 4th Street Southwest.
Here’s a guide to summer swimming destinations, ranging from city pools to local lakes to short destination trips throughout southeast Minnesota.
Franklin was one of three finalists considered for the position, which was left open following the retirement of longtime Chief Roger Peterson.
Beginning next week, motorists will have the option of using their smartphones to pay for parking downtown.
Beginning July 9, divers can expect single-lane traffic, ramp detours and delays along Highway 52 between Highway 63 and I-90.
Decked freeways — found in cities like Duluth, Edina and St. Paul — put a ‘lid’ on a freeway and allow cities to build on land that would otherwise be unusable.
Bowman announced Friday that she has accepted the role of communications and engagement manager for the City of Rochester.