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A coalition of local partners are teaming up to prevent a zombie apocalypse.
We learned today that Epic, a leading producer of medical records software, has signed on to be a tenant of One Discovery Square.
Organizers of the Rochester Flag Project received a lukewarm response from the city council on Monday.
The filmmaker recently appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers to promote his new two-hour documentary and share with the audience some of the lessons he learned while spending three and a half years exploring Mayo Clinic.
Twenty-four years ago, Armin Budimlic arrived in Rochester for the first time with his wife and two small children. They were refugees of the Bosnian War, one of the deadliest conflicts since World War II.
In January, Rochester will have a new mayor, the first in 16 years, and at least two new City Council members. Some are hoping this means a transformational, once-in-a-generation wave is about to crash onto City Hall. More likely, voters will choose a more gentle, incremental ripple.
The volunteer-led Olmsted County Bar Association will host a debate later this month for the two candidates running for Olmsted County Attorney.
The addition, which is being proposed for the northern-most portion of the building, will include four floors of clinical space and a seven-story hotel.
The church purchased the campus this summer for close to $4 million, and now plans to serve a variety of individuals and families through mixed housing.
The nonprofit is about to begin work on a $3.8 million facility. The project will give the center more space in-house while also boosting its digital reach with new technologies.
Beginning this week, about 40 bikes will be available for rent at a half dozen locations. The bikes, which will be rolled back out this week, will be free to use.
The story of Mayo Clinic is deeply entwined with the story of the Rochester Franciscan Sisters. Without the determination and vision of Mother Alfred Moes, the founder of the congregation, there would be no Mayo Clinic.
Owner David Loomis is bringing in a team of local investors to "infuse capital along with new energy and enthusiasm" into the bar, according to an announcement this week.
North Rock Real Estate is proposing a 50-unit apartment complex for the former Creative Salon site, located at 324 1st Avenue Southwest.
The company, named Civica Rx, will initially focus on stabilizing the supply of 14 hospital-administered generic drugs that are currently in high demand.
Mayo said it plans to invest more than $800 million in its Phoenix and Jacksonville sites. Most of the new funding — $648 million to be exact — will go toward doubling the size of the Arizona campus over the next five years.
Local brewer Adam Frederickson is moving forward with plans to start a microbrewery and taproom at 1929 Second Street Southwest, next to Tyrol Ski & Sports.
The events, to be held outside the Mayo Civic Center, are being billed as a celebration of the community's role in Mayo's success. The clinic was recently named the nation's best hospital for the third consecutive year.
Developers are moving ahead with plans to demolish the former Michael's restaurant site, located at 15 South Broadway in downtown Rochester.
Grammy-winning rapper Nelly is taking over the Olmsted County Fairgrounds next summer, show promoters announced this week.
