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Destination Medical Center gives updates on West Transit Village
ROCHESTER, Minn.- The city of Rochester approved a resubdivision of Mayo Clinic's West Shuttle Lot 36, on Monday, July 15, to prepare for work on Mayo's West Transit Village. Patrick Seeb, executive director of Destination Medical Center says that the project, when finished, will convert the 13 acre parking lot and surrounding properties into a 16 acre neighborhood at the western end of the city's new Link Rapid Transit system.
Northern Minnesota Sees Warming Trend Despite Isolated Showers
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota residents should be prepared for varying weather conditions this week, including isolated storms, sunny days, and a significant beach hazard. Today, the area is expected to experience a 20-50% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from 66 to 76 degrees. According...
International torch run carries message of peace
ROCHESTER, Minn.-Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run gives many runners and volunteers a chance to spread the message of peace. The run started in New York in April and the team has been carrying the torch across the continent. Every eight to 10 miles, runners pass the torch. Runner from Austin,...
Philosopher to Southeast arts-sciences deanship
WINONA, Minn. – An ethicist, Adam Potthast, has been named dean of liberal arts and sciences at Minnesota State College Southeast. Potthast holds a doctorate from University of Connecticut at Storrs and has taught philosophy at Park University in Missouri. Most recently he has been at Saint Mary’s University in Winona and Western Technical College in LaCrosse. He co-authored “Ethics for Dummies” in publisher John Wiley’s best-selling series For Dummies. He started at Southeast early in June, but his appointment was announced belatedly. His Southeast dutied include overseeing career pathways for students. He sees his ethics background as a good fit. “It prepared me to solve problems that require creative thinking, like designing and managing in-person courses that are as flexible as online courses and online courses that feel as personal as face-to-face courses.”
Metro Bus Operator wins again in Statewide Bus Roadeo
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Some Metro Bus operators aren’t just good, they’re “gold.”. For the second year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride Operator David Peacock took first place in the Small Bus Division at this year’s Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) Statewide Bus Roadeo.
National Community Survey continues in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The City of Rochester is continuing the National Community Survey (NCS) in 2024. The survey, which is facilitated by the National Research Center, is aimed at gauging resident perceptions of city services and priorities, providing valuable insights into the city’s future direction. “We invite and...
Essentia Health’s Market Advance Practice Providers vote to be represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association
Advanced Practice Providers at Essentia Health’s East Market held a press conference to announce their vote to form a union represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association on Tuesday July 23. The Essentia East Market extends in Minnesota from Brainerd north to International Falls and Duluth and east to Ashland...
Former employees react to Rainbow Health's sudden closure
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of Minnesotans are in limbo after Rainbow Health announced it was closing immediately. Rainbow Health is a nonprofit that specializes in helping members of the LGBTQ+ community. It served 2,366 Minnesotans last year, and former employees said they work with tens of thousands of people within a marginalized community.
Griot Arts: Creative Space and Bookstore Celebrating the BIPOC Community
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 10 AM – 4 PM / Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM / Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Right along Broadway, near the very center of the city, Griot Arts opened its doors in early July 2024. The Centreville Building, where Griot Arts is a tenant, is a historic building with a storied past. Now, it can add a community bookshop and gathering space to its long legacy — certainly a place where more stories will be created and told.
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-July 22, 2024
CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports taking bear-related complaints this week. Time was also spent checking anglers and watercraft operators on area lakes. ATV activity was also monitored. CO Andrew Ladzinski (Bemidji #1) spent time patrolling local lakes and assisting with CO Academy duties. He followed up on calls for service....
Direct balloting for Aug. 13 primary election in Olmsted County starts Friday
ROCHESTER, Minn. – This Friday is the start of absentee in-person direct balloting for the August 13 primary election. Direct balloting is when voters insert their ballots directly into a tabulator at the direct balloting location. The locations, dates, and hours for directed balloting in Olmsted County are:. ·...
"Mind your own business": Tim Walz says the GOP is "stuck" with Trump and his felony convictions
Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., appeared on Fox News Tuesday and deeply angered Donald Trump by arguing that Republicans are "stuck" with a declining nominee while Democrats are energized by the ascendence of Vice President Kamala Harris. With a smile on his face, Walz blasted Trump during his interview, The New...
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