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The testing of specimens from across the U.S. will be conducted at Mayo’s Division of Clinical Microbiology laboratories in Rochester. Mayo Labs plans to start by performing up to 10,000 tests per week, with the ability to increase capacity later if needed.
To reduce its carbon effort, Mayo said it will focus its efforts on energy, transportation and other emissions, such as from anesthetic gases and refrigerants.
Agbamu comes to Rochester from St. Paul, where she served as assistant superintendent. Prior to that position, she won Minnesota High School Principal of the Year in 2011 while at Park High School in Cottage Grove.
The bustling night markets that drew thousands of people to downtown Rochester last year are making a return — revamped with a focus on introducing new flavors while encouraging BIPOC business growth and sustainable success.
In a vote this month, an “overwhelming majority” of workers at the 12th Street Apache Mall location signed union authorization cards, according to Workers United, an affiliate of Service Employees International Union.
With this week’s hot weather, families are seeking places to cool off, including the new water scrim in Peace Plaza. But while the redesigned plaza offers kids a chance to splash around, the downtown area doesn’t offer a publicly accessible place for them to dry off.
Looking for an escape outside of the city? There is no need to travel far. From great bluffs to gorgeous waterfalls, there are 11 state parks within an hour drive of Rochester — each featuring their own distinct characteristics for planning your next epic Minnesota outdoor adventure.
If you have had an item shipped, a prescription filled, or a banking transaction completed recently, a Rochester-designed IBM machine or system very likely enabled the action.
Among the main highlights of the event will be the “Sports Skillz” games, in which participants declare their allegiance to one of Rochester’s four area high schools and then test their skills in sports such as baseball, football, hockey, basketball, and golf.
The plan calls for leasing the DoubleTree Hotel and converting the building into a student housing complex, complete with 400 beds, a recreational center, and dining hall.
A judge has dismissed a business’s complaint against the City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center over construction-related impacts tied to the Heart of the City project.
The Rochester Golf and Country Club has paid the Center of the American Experiment $5,300 to settle a lawsuit over the cancellation of a March event focused on crime and public safety.
The filing period for candidates seeking elected office ended on Tuesday. Here are five things to watch ahead of the August primaries.
MagiKids, a Rochester-based nonprofit, is showing kids the fun side of learning one mythical beast and arcane spell at a time.
Before commercial planes and vast highway systems, it was rail that helped put Mayo Clinic on the map.
After two years of construction, the east end of Peace Plaza has a new look — with Destination Medical Center leaders betting the project will be a catalyst for a downtown resurgence.
Staying active in the winter requires creativity and the right equipment — both of which can be found in the new “Thrive Outside” activity trailer.
As director of records and licensing, Krupski oversaw many public-facing services, including elections, passports, assessments, and property taxes.
The developer behind the first two buildings in the Discovery Square complex has begun talks with the Destination Medical Center EDA about the potential construction of a third building in downtown Rochester.
The Rochester City Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve an operating agreement with Threshold Arts for use of the Chateau Theatre.
