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A number of speakers used the public comment period at this week’s Rochester School Board meeting to show their support for the district’s positions on equity and racial inclusion.
The Twin Cities eatery, known for its “gourmet” burgers and craft beverages, announced Thursday its plans to anchor the retail portion of the 14-story Berkman building, next to St. Marys Hospital.
With no vaccine yet approved for kids under 12, Rochester Public Schools’ youngest learners will have to continue wearing face coverings to start the 2021-22 school year.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester was once again named the number one hospital in America by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo’s campuses in Arizona and Florida were also named the best hospitals in their respective states.
The Rochester-based health system says all employees must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or complete a “declination process” by Sept. 17.
In response to last week’s raucous school board meeting, Rochester Public Schools says it will be taking additional steps during the next meeting to ensure the safety and security of everyone present.
The center will open July 28 at 2121 Campus Drive SE in Rochester, and will service 10 southeast Minnesota counties — Dodge, Steele, Waseca, Olmsted, Goodhue, Wabasha, Mower, Fillmore, Winona, and Houston.
Clergy across the religious spectrum are speaking out against the hostile actions by some protesters at last week’s Rochester School Board meeting.
After more than two decades on the job, Rochester Public Library Director Audrey Betcher says she plans to retire early next year.
During an extended interview with Med City Beat, new interim Superintendent Kent Pekel discussed student equity, community outreach, his background, and what he took away from an unexpectedly rowdy welcome to Rochester.
Graham Briggs, Olmsted County Public Health Director, believes that despite this variant’s entry into the community, an emergency response isn’t necessary yet.
The Rochester City Council voted Monday to approve a purchase agreement with Powers Ventures for the former Dooley’s site — despite dissent from some members who raised concerns over the process of the deal.
Nick Powers, president of Powers Ventures, said the proposed concept would “offer a family-friendly atmosphere, relaxed and casual, with quality food and service and a fun unique dining experience.”
Activists showed up en masse to the Rochester School Board meeting Tuesday night to challenge a number of hot-button conservative issues, from mask mandates to critical race theory.
This Saturday night, the riverfront will light up with Asian dishes, Boba tea and dance. Tiffany Alexandria is bringing Night Markets, a cultural staple she experienced in Taiwan, to Rochester this summer for the first time.
Details regarding the prospective buyer remain scarce — though at least one prominent restaurateur is said to have been eyeing the space.
Anna and Andy Smith, owners of Gray Duck Theater & Coffeehouse, are putting plans together to open Garden Party Book later this summer at 602 7th Street NW, in the former home to Dwell Local.
In recent weeks, Fernando Ufret’s musical performances as Cartman from the TV show South Park have generated millions of views through his TikTok, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Hagedorn, who is serving his second term representing southern Minnesota, was first diagnosed with stage IV kidney cancer in February 2019. He has since received continued care and therapy at Mayo Clinic.
The Mayo Civic Center is hosting a two-day job fair this month in preparation for the return of live entertainment and events.
