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Tonight we are tracking a number of races that impact readers here in Rochester and across the state of Minnesota. We will be updating this page throughout the evening.
Join us on Tuesday night as we track live election results — from national, state and local races — on the big screen in Rochester’s Peace Plaza.
Mayo Clinic is distancing itself from ads being run by Republican congressional candidate Jim Hagedorn.
The campus — to be built in northwest Rochester on land donated by philanthropists Jack and Mary Ann Remick — will include 40 rentals homes, along with on-site childcare and development services.
Rochester Public Schools said Thursday that it is “aware of and investigating” a racially-charged image circulating on social media allegedly involving students from John Marshall High School.
Challenger Geoffrey Hjerleid’s run was fueled by a split over policy and a belief that incumbent Mark Ostrem had lost sight of how to keep the office running smoothly, in favor of pursuing more public-facing, headline-grabbing initiatives, according to nearly half a dozen sources we spoke with.
More than anything, what Rochester needs is more people living in and around downtown, and that growth is happening, writes columnist Jay Furst.
Med City Beat is teaming up with a group of students from University of Minnesota Rochester to document a side of the city we all see everyday, but perhaps don't appreciate enough.
Healthgrades, which operates a comprehensive physician rating and comparison database, released its 2019 National Health Index this week. The Rochester metro finished with the highest overall ranking.
City Administrator Steve Rymer wants Rochester to combine its tourism bureau with Mayo Civic Center management to form a singular authority that would be responsible for all functions now performed by the two organizations.
Working with Destination Medical Center, the city rolled out a new program this week called Arrive Rochester. The entity will operate as the city’s first-ever Transportation Management Association.
For the past couple years, Zach Zurn has been working with local musicians to produce some of the sweetest sounds coming out Rochester.
At the request of Council Members Ed Hruska and Michael, staff from the city/county joint planning department presented the council with a number of options to consider — from fees and licensing to potential caps on the number of units allowed within a geographical areas.
The Jerk King has plans to take over the prime Peace Plaza space at 20 1st Street SW. Renovations are already under way, with preliminary plans to open the restaurant by Christmas.
Hawkins has been involved as a mentor for Riverside students through the Turnaround Arts program.
Seven candidates are vying for four seats on the Rochester School Board. Ahead of Election Day, we asked them their positions on school discipline, the potential for a new school, and more.
We reached out to incumbent Council Member Nick Campion and his challenger, Arlo Kroening, to better understand where they stand on the issues.
The City of Rochester is seeking applicants for several boards, commissions and committees. Volunteer positions include oversight of planning, pedestrian safety and civic music.
The Rochester City Council on Monday approved more than $20 million in tax increment financing for a proposal to redevelop the downtown riverfront with condos, senior housing, parking and retail.
The team — made up of three middle school and two high school girls from Rochester Public Schools — won the prize from Sunrise Banks as part of the 14th annual Minnesota Cup startup contest held by the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.
