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Dennis Davey: Flexibility key to Chateau's future success
Nov 29

Nov 29 Dennis Davey: Flexibility key to Chateau's future success

Opinion • 2017
Opinion

As a board member and as a citizen I have been paying close attention to the Chateau Theatre reuse proposal following the purchase of this historic theater almost two years ago.

The Next Step: What's the best use for the Chateau Theatre?
Oct 9

Oct 9 The Next Step: What's the best use for the Chateau Theatre?

The Next Step • 2017
The Next Step

What should we do with the historic downtown building? 

Jenna Bowman: Chateau reuse can be a catalyst for more activity downtown
Oct 9

Oct 9 Jenna Bowman: Chateau reuse can be a catalyst for more activity downtown

The Next Step • 2017
The Next Step

Jenna Bowman is executive director of the Rochester Downtown Alliance and a member of the Chateau Reuse Task Force.

Nick Campion: Design the Chateau for families
Oct 9

Oct 9 Nick Campion: Design the Chateau for families

The Next Step • 2017
The Next Step

Nick Campion represents Ward 3 on the Rochester City Council. He is also a member of the Chateau Reuse Task Force.

Abe Sauer: Who is the Chateau for?
Oct 9

Oct 9 Abe Sauer: Who is the Chateau for?

The Next Step • 2017

Abe Sauer is a Rochester writer and business owner.

Let's make Rochester a place that's affordable for everyone
Oct 9

Oct 9 Let's make Rochester a place that's affordable for everyone

Opinion • 2017
Opinion

Will Rochester become a rich island that pushes out everyone who can’t afford luxury housing?

The Next Step: Is a new arena Rochester's next big-ticket need?
Oct 3

Oct 3 The Next Step: Is a new arena Rochester's next big-ticket need?

The Next Step • 2017

Plans for a new downtown arena, now a couple years in the making, continue to resurface and spark discussion. 

Michael Wojcik: Building an arena should not be a city priority
Oct 2

Oct 2 Michael Wojcik: Building an arena should not be a city priority

The Next Step • 2017
The Next Step

Michael Wojcik is the Ward 2 representative on the Rochester City Council.

Brad Jones: New arena would be a boost for Rochester
Oct 2

Oct 2 Brad Jones: New arena would be a boost for Rochester

The Next Step • 2017
The Next Step

Brad Jones is executive director of the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Rochester will 'soon be facing an exploding homelessness crisis'
Sep 25

Sep 25 Rochester will 'soon be facing an exploding homelessness crisis'

Opinion • 2017
Opinion

There already is a shortage of available shelter beds, and the wait times to get in or return to the homeless shelters continues to increase.

Sep 10
Sep 10 Steve Borchardt: Attractive housing choices essential for growing workforce

The Next Step • 2017
The Next Step

Steve Borchardt is a retired sheriff and the current Housing Initiative Director for the Rochester Area Foundation.

Sep 10
Sep 10 Patrick Seeb: Five strategies to address affordable housing

The Next Step • 2017
The Next Step

Patrick Seeb is the Director for Economic Development and Placemaking for the Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency.

Sep 10
Sep 10 Sheila Kiscaden: Boomers could pave the way on affordable housing

The Next Step • 2017
The Next Step

Sheila Kiscaden is a former Minnesota State Senator and current Olmsted County Commissioner for District 6.

The Next Step: What can Rochester do to address affordable housing?
Sep 10

Sep 10 The Next Step: What can Rochester do to address affordable housing?

The Next Step • 2017

What steps can we take as a community to ensure quality housing is within reach for our growing workforce? 

 Remembering the power of unions and collective action this Labor Day
Sep 1

Sep 1 Remembering the power of unions and collective action this Labor Day

Opinion • 2017
Opinion

This year, we can make Labor Day more than just the ceremonial end to summer. I hope this year it serves as a catalyst for a rising movement of working families in Rochester, across Minnesota and throughout the country.

'Rochester is changing, but who is it changing for?'
Aug 18

Aug 18 'Rochester is changing, but who is it changing for?'

Opinion • 2017
Opinion

Stop in any neighborhood in Rochester and residents will tell you that the city is changing — and quickly.

An open letter to 'The Artists'
Jun 29

Jun 29 An open letter to 'The Artists'

Opinion • 2017

You can decide what to charge for your art. If it’s not worth it for you to sell it for peanuts, then don’t. But don’t expect people to always agree with you.

What happens when the artists are vulnerable?
May 15

May 15 What happens when the artists are vulnerable?

Opinion • 2017

If the arts in Rochester is in disarray, if our groups and artists find themselves feeling vulnerable in our current climate, let’s explore how embracing vulnerabilities can benefit the individual artist as well as the community around them.

What’s the buzz about the bees? 10 ways you can help our pollinating friends
Apr 23

Apr 23 What’s the buzz about the bees? 10 ways you can help our pollinating friends

Opinion • 2017

Bees are disappearing. In Minnesota our native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees are all declining.

The power of pronouns in the Rochester Home Rule Charter
Apr 11

Apr 11 The power of pronouns in the Rochester Home Rule Charter

Opinion • 2017

By reverting to the use of “he” and “him” in Rochester’s most important legal document, lawmakers are insinuating that masculinity is both the ideal and the default.

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