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Nonprofit partners with RPD to assist officers with 'emotional and spiritual' support
Apr 18

Apr 18 Nonprofit partners with RPD to assist officers with 'emotional and spiritual' support

News | 2022

Officer Ben Schlag said he feels that the chaplains fill many roles, including helping members of the public when situations arise.

Down by the Riverside 30th season to feature Mavis Staples, John Waite, En Vogue
Apr 18

Apr 18 Down by the Riverside 30th season to feature Mavis Staples, John Waite, En Vogue

News | 2022

The series finale will feature a tribute to one of the all-time great rock and roll bands, with Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening taking the stage. Bonham is the son of legendary Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.

Conservative group lands new venue for 'crime crisis' forum in Rochester
Apr 15

Apr 15 Conservative group lands new venue for 'crime crisis' forum in Rochester

News | 2022

A conservative group that was at the center of a canceled country club event has found a new venue to host a forum focused on the topic of crime.

Free outdoor fitness series to feature yoga, dance and Zumba classes
Apr 12

Apr 12 Free outdoor fitness series to feature yoga, dance and Zumba classes

News | 2022

The free events will be held downtown throughout May and June — and will include more class types and sessions than ever before.

Norton to seek second term as Rochester mayor
Apr 12

Apr 12 Norton to seek second term as Rochester mayor

News | 2022

The first-term mayor formally announced her run, which was expected, on Monday. Norton was first elected in 2018 by a 2-1 margin.

Space research now in Mayo's orbit
Apr 5

Apr 5 Space research now in Mayo's orbit

News | 2022

When Axiom Space launches its historic mission to the International Space Station, count on Mayo Clinic researchers to be paying close attention.

$65 million recreation complex among items proposed for Rochester sales tax extension
Apr 5

Apr 5 $65 million recreation complex among items proposed for Rochester sales tax extension

News | 2022

The concept for the Regional Community and Recreation Complex is still in the early stages, but is expected to advance rapidly in the coming months in conjunction with community engagement efforts designed to gauge the needs of a wide variety of stakeholders.

Castle group has defaulted on its original deal, city says
Apr 4

Apr 4 Castle group has defaulted on its original deal, city says

News | 2022

The city had given the Castle ownership until March 31 to come up with a plan to meet the terms of the original contract. However, the city said it did not receive a response from the group by the deadline.

Daniels named director of Olmsted County Public Health
Apr 4

Apr 4 Daniels named director of Olmsted County Public Health

News | 2022

Daniels takes over the position after 18 years with the county, most recently as an associate director of Public Health, during which time she served as incident commander of the department’s response to Covid-19.

Electric buses arrive in Rochester
Mar 31

Mar 31 Electric buses arrive in Rochester

News | 2022

The buses represent two milestones for Rochester Public Transit: the first electric vehicles in the fleet, and the first 60-foot articulated models.

Artists sought for downtown mural project
Mar 30

Mar 30 Artists sought for downtown mural project

News | 2022

Threshold Arts, in collaboration with the City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center, is seeking artist proposals for concrete barriers that will be used as part of the downtown sidewalk enhancement project.

Rochester women paved path to power with organization, education
Mar 25

Mar 25 Rochester women paved path to power with organization, education

News | 2022

It took decades of women organizing, educating, and grinding to finally circumvent the old ways of Rochester’s male-dominated power structures.

Briefs: A greenhouse café, Rochester gets the limelight, and what's Google say?
Mar 24

Mar 24 Briefs: A greenhouse café, Rochester gets the limelight, and what's Google say?

News | 2022

An entrepreneurial husband-and-wife duo are starting a new café concept that will allow customers to enjoy a cup of espresso in a plant-filled tropical retreat — without having to leave Rochester.

City reaches $2 million settlement on Ramp 6 design
Mar 23

Mar 23 City reaches $2 million settlement on Ramp 6 design

News | 2022

Under the terms of the agreement, the city will receive a combined payment of $2,025,000 from three companies — Collaborative Design Group, MEP Associates, and Kraus-Anderson Construction.

Divided council waives wage requirement for affordable housing development
Mar 22

Mar 22 Divided council waives wage requirement for affordable housing development

News | 2022

Plans from Joseph Development call for building a 66-unit residential housing structure along the north side of 26th Street NE, near East Circle Drive.

Developer proposes nearly 300 housing units in downtown Rochester
Mar 22

Mar 22 Developer proposes nearly 300 housing units in downtown Rochester

News | 2022

An early version of the project, brought forward by Minneapolis-based Sherman Associates, calls for a 13-story building with 209 units of market rate housing along with a five-story, 80-unit affordable housing building.

The grades are in: How are our elected city leaders doing?
Mar 18

Mar 18 The grades are in: How are our elected city leaders doing?

From the editor | 2022

Residents are often left to glean media quotes and social media posts to gauge how well their elected representatives are doing. But how effective are they really? Particularly when it comes to the nitty-gritty of overseeing an annual operating budget north of $500 million.

Hawa Camara seeks to help others stand Together Against Breast Cancer
Mar 18

Mar 18 Hawa Camara seeks to help others stand Together Against Breast Cancer

News | 2022

When Hawa Camara decided to start Together Against Breast Cancer, a nonprofit organization providing support to people with breast cancer, she drew inspiration from her own experience.

Clothing boutique returning to Peace Plaza
Mar 17

Mar 17 Clothing boutique returning to Peace Plaza

News | 2022

A familiar name in women’s clothing is making its way back to a prime storefront in downtown Rochester.

Thursdays Downtown adding dates, starting earlier in 2022
Mar 16

Mar 16 Thursdays Downtown adding dates, starting earlier in 2022

News | 2022

The Rochester Downtown Alliance, which organizes the weekly summer street festival, announced Wednesday it would be adding two extra dates to the calendar — moving the series opener up to June 16.

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